Corinne Aldridge > Kingsley Napley LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

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.

Kingsley Napley LLP acts predominantly for clients in the financial and professional services sectors. It also has many clients in the engineering/technology, higher education and hospitality sectors. The group receives a steady flow of work from start-ups, professional bodies and embassies. It has been busy advising on a wide array of issues. Recently, the group has advised on various workplace investigations, particularly where there are allegations of sexual misconduct. It has also advised on numerous whistleblowing claims. Head of department Corinne Aldridge is recommended. Emmanuelle Ries joined the team in May 2023 from EBL Miller Rosenfalck.

Kingsley Napley LLP‘s partnership and professional practices group consists of practitioners from multiple practice areas including employment, regulatory, criminal, and litigation, among others, which enables the team to offer comprehensive services to clients. The department is experienced in assisting LLPs and individual partners from legal, accountancy, and financial services businesses on contentious and non-contentious issues such as misconduct, immigration, and cross-border matters. Adrian Crawford and Iain Miller co-head the team and bring with them a slew of expertise – Crawford is adept in mediation, often acting in arbitration and mediation, as well as representing clients before the Employment Tribunal and the High Court; Miller is noted for his aptitude in SRA regulatory advisory work, assisting clients in investigations, SDT proceedings, compliance, and structuring. Corinne Aldridge stands out for her breadth of specialism which includes investigations, retirements, performance issues, and Tribunal and High Court claims. John Young focuses on negotiating and drafting control and remuneration structures and advising on disputes, while Jessica Clay is adept in contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters. Financial services expert Andreas White handles disputes, exits, competition, and discrimination claims.