Trinity Chambers

Anu Kaura joins Trinity Chambers as a barrister in February 2025, bringing over 20 years of extensive legal expertise. With a background spanning in-house legal leadership, private practice, and consultancy, Anu specialises in corporate governance, commercial law, data protection, property law, employment law, immigration and dispute resolution. Her pragmatic approach, coupled with a deep understanding of regulatory and business frameworks, ensures effective advocacy and practical solutions for her clients.

Anu’s previous roles include serving as Head of Legal at a large North East Care Company, where she delivered strategic legal advice at the board level, resolved complex disputes, and managed high-value transactions. Recognised for her ability to handle intricate legal challenges, Anu is also experienced in tribunal advocacy and regulatory compliance matters.
EXPERTISE
Corporate Governance
Advising boards and senior management on governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Commercial Law
Drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on business-critical transactions, and resolving commercial disputes.
Immigration Law
Dealing with complex immigration, sponsorship and asylum cases, including high court judicial reviews and Court of Appeal work.
Data Protection
Expertise in GDPR compliance, including handling data breaches, implementing governance frameworks, and advising on cross-border data flows.
Employment Law
Comprehensive knowledge of employment matters, including redundancy, TUPE, discrimination claims, and workplace policies.
Property Law
Advising on acquisitions, leases, disposals, and property-related disputes.
Dispute Resolution
Skilled in negotiation, mediation, and advocacy in tribunals and courts.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Head of Legal, Malhotra Group PLC (2017 – Sept 2024): Managed a wide range of legal matters, including governance, commercial disputes, employment law, and property transactions.
• Senior Employment Solicitor, Collingwood Legal (2016 – 2017): Represented clients in complex employment tribunal cases and advised on workplace disputes.
• Senior Employment Solicitor, Thompsons Solicitors (2006 – 2016): Acted in high-profile claims, including discrimination and unfair dismissal cases. Provided commercial and employment law advice to SMEs and corporate clients.
• Immigration Solicitor and Supervisor, Browell Smith and Co (2000 – 2006): Dealt with complex immigration and asylum claims, including representation at tribunal.

VOLUNTARY ROLES & RECOGNITION

• Chair, In-House Division, Law Society (May 2023 – Sept 2024)
• Vice-Chair, In-House Division, Law Society (2019 – 2023)
• Judge, Northern Law Awards (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Featured in Northern Power Women List and Northern Asian Power List (2022)
• Age UK (Northumberland) Trustee (2017-2019)

PUBLICATIONS & TRAINING
Anu regularly delivered training and writes on governance, data protection, and employment law. Her insights have been published in the Law Society Gazette, New Law Journal, and other industry platforms.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bar Transfer, BSB (2025)
• Higher Rights of Audience, The Law Society (2006)
• QLTT Conversion to Solicitor, Northumbria University (2004)
• Bar Vocational Course, Northumbria University (1999 – 2000)