Kingsley Napley LLP is regularly instructed on matters involving sexual misconduct in the workplace, the negotiation of terms for senior-level exits, equal pay claims and confidentiality breaches. The group counts board directors, traders, fund managers, brokers, entrepreneurs and high-profile public figures among its client list. Corinne Aldridge sits at the head of the practice and is active in the financial and professional services sectors, especially in matters involving sexual misconduct. Among the other key names at top level are Adrian Crawford, who specialises in TUPE matters; respected litigator Nick Ralph; Andreas White, who is also active in employment disputes; and Emmanuelle Ries, who is particularly skilled in handling employment issues with a cross-border element. Andy Norris, who was promoted to partner in May 2024, is also recommended.
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Practice head
Corinne Aldridge
Other key lawyers
Adrian Crawford; Nick Ralph; Andreas White; Andy Norris; Emmanuelle Ries