{"id":13502,"date":"2025-10-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/?post_type=profiles&#038;p=13502"},"modified":"2025-12-18T16:13:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T16:13:19","slug":"kingsley-napley","status":"publish","type":"profiles","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/profiles\/kingsley-napley\/","title":{"rendered":"Kingsley Napley"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","jurisdictions":[],"countries":[],"cities":[],"firms_companies":[],"universities_colleges":[],"lex_survey_questions":[],"publications":[798],"tc_location":[],"class_list":["post-13502","profiles","type-profiles","status-publish","hentry","publications-future-lawyers-2025-26"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls":{},"appp_media":null,"appp":{"post_list":{"below_title":"<div class=\"lex-profile-list-intro\"><div class=\"letterhead\">\n            \n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"styled\">Kingsley Napley<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<img class=\"firm-logo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Untitled-1-8.jpg\" alt=\"Kingsley Napley law firm logo\" \/>\n\t<meta class=\"swiftype\" name=\"image\" data-type=\"enum\" content=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Untitled-1-8.jpg\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<div class=\"address contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-building\"><\/i> 20 Bonhill Street, London EC2A 4DN<\/div><div class=\"web contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-website\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsleynapley.co.uk\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"email contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-email\" href=\"mailto: GRecruitment@kingsleynapley.co.uk?subject=Enquiry via lex100.com\">E-mail firm<\/a><\/div><div class=\"phone contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i> 020 7814 1200<\/div><div class=\"linkedin contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/68969\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-instagram\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kingsleynapley\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"badges\"><i class='fa fa-trophy' aria-hidden='true'><\/i> Kingsley Napley is a The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner in 4 categories: <a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-good-is-your-firms-social-life\/' target='_blank'> Social life<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-your-firms-work-from-home-or-hybrid-working-policy\/' target='_blank'> Work from home<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-the-eco-friendliness-and-or-sustainability-of-your-firm\/' target='_blank'> Sustainability<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-the-inclusiveness-of-your-workplace-environment\/' target='_blank'> Inclusiveness<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"apply-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grad_web\"><button class=\"grad-rec\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-grad-site\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsleynapley.co.uk\/careers\/early-careers\/your-training-contract\">Visit Graduate Recruitment Site<\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"apply_link\"><button class=\"apply-now\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-apply-link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.candidats.io\/a7d4f5ac-60fc-4351-9990-15b280543d24\">Apply Now<\/a><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    \n        <\/div><span class=\"profile-link\">View Profile<\/span><\/div>"},"post_detail":{"below_title":"<div class=\"letterhead\"><div class=\"letterhead\">\n            \n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"styled\">Kingsley Napley<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<img class=\"firm-logo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Untitled-1-8.jpg\" alt=\"Kingsley Napley law firm logo\" \/>\n\t<meta class=\"swiftype\" name=\"image\" data-type=\"enum\" content=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Untitled-1-8.jpg\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<div class=\"address contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-building\"><\/i> 20 Bonhill Street, London EC2A 4DN<\/div><div class=\"web contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-website\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsleynapley.co.uk\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"email contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-email\" href=\"mailto: GRecruitment@kingsleynapley.co.uk?subject=Enquiry via lex100.com\">E-mail firm<\/a><\/div><div class=\"phone contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i> 020 7814 1200<\/div><div class=\"linkedin contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/68969\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-instagram\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kingsleynapley\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"badges\"><i class='fa fa-trophy' aria-hidden='true'><\/i> Kingsley Napley is a The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner in 4 categories: <a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-good-is-your-firms-social-life\/' target='_blank'> Social life<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-your-firms-work-from-home-or-hybrid-working-policy\/' target='_blank'> Work from home<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-the-eco-friendliness-and-or-sustainability-of-your-firm\/' target='_blank'> Sustainability<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-the-inclusiveness-of-your-workplace-environment\/' target='_blank'> Inclusiveness<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"apply-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grad_web\"><button class=\"grad-rec\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-grad-site\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsleynapley.co.uk\/careers\/early-careers\/your-training-contract\">Visit Graduate Recruitment Site<\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"apply_link\"><button class=\"apply-now\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-apply-link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.candidats.io\/a7d4f5ac-60fc-4351-9990-15b280543d24\">Apply Now<\/a><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    \n        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"survey-scores\"><h2 style=\"color: #111;\">Trainee Feedback<\/h2>\r\n<ul style=\"list-type:none; color: #111;\">\r\n<li style=\"width:80.1%\">80.1<span class=\"score-title\">Satisfaction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:84.3%\">84.3<span class=\"score-title\">Work quality<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:73.2%\">73.2<span class=\"score-title\">Client contact<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:77.4%\">77.4<span class=\"score-title\">Quality of client contact<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:19.3%\">19.3<span class=\"score-title\">Client secondments<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:82.9%\">82.9<span class=\"score-title\">Work\/life<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:78.8%\">78.8<span class=\"score-title\">Social life<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:52.5%\">52.5<span class=\"score-title\">Confidence<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:67.7%\">67.7<span class=\"score-title\">Remuneration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:80.1%\">80.1<span class=\"score-title\">Inclusiveness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:88.4%\">88.4<span class=\"score-title\">Approachability<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"profile-content-1\"> \n<article id=\"post-13502\" class=\"post-13502 profiles type-profiles status-publish hentry publications-future-lawyers-2025-26\">\n\t\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<div class=\"survey-results tab-listing\">  \n   \n        \n<h2>Survey Results - Trainee feedback on <span class=\"highlight-firm\">Kingsley Napley<\/span><\/h2>\n\n           <style>\n#chartdiv {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 800px;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n            \n  <!-- Resources -->\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/core.js\"><\/script>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/charts.js\"><\/script>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/themes\/animated.js\"><\/script>\n            \n<!-- HTML -->\n<div id=\"chartdiv\"><\/div>\n        \n<!-- Chart code -->\n<script>\n\/\/ Themes begin\nam4core.useTheme(am4themes_animated);\n\/\/ Themes end\n\n\/\/ Create chart instance\nvar chart = am4core.create(\"chartdiv\", am4charts.XYChart3D);\n\n\/\/ Add data\nchart.data = [{\n  \"question\": \"Satisfaction\",\n  \"result\": \"80.1\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate your overall job satisfaction?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Expectations\",\n  \"result\": \"\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How far has the firm lived up to your expectations?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Work quality\",\n  \"result\": \"84.3\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate the quality of work you are given?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Client contact\",\n  \"result\": \"73.2\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate your amount of client contact?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Work\/life\",\n  \"result\": \"82.9\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How happy are you with your work\/life balance?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Social life\",\n  \"result\": \"78.8\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How good is your firm\u2019s social life?\" \n},\n\n\n\n{\n  \"question\": \"Confidence\",\n  \"result\": \"52.5\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How confident are you that you will be kept on at the end of your training contract?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Remuneration\",\n  \"result\": \"67.7\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How satisfied are you with your financial remuneration?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Inclusiveness\",\n  \"result\": \"80.1\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate the inclusiveness of your workplace environment?\" \n},\n\n\n{\n  \"question\": \"Approachability\",\n  \"result\": \"88.4\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How approachable are your supervisors?\" \n}];\n\n\/\/ Create axes\nvar categoryAxis = chart.yAxes.push(new am4charts.CategoryAxis());\ncategoryAxis.dataFields.category = \"question\";\ncategoryAxis.numberFormatter.numberFormat = \"#\";\ncategoryAxis.renderer.inversed = true;\n\nvar valueAxis = chart.xAxes.push(new am4charts.ValueAxis()); \n\nvalueAxis.title.text = \"Survey Score (\/100)\";\nvalueAxis.min = 0;\nvalueAxis.max = 100;\n\n\/\/ Create series\nvar series = chart.series.push(new am4charts.ColumnSeries3D());\nseries.dataFields.valueX = \"result\";\nseries.dataFields.categoryY = \"question\";\nseries.name = \"Income\";\nseries.columns.template.propertyFields.fill = \"color\";\nseries.columns.template.tooltipText = \"{explanation} {valueX}\";\nseries.columns.template.column3D.stroke = am4core.color(\"#fff\");\nseries.columns.template.column3D.strokeOpacity = 0.2;\n<\/script>\n\n\n<\/div>        \n        \n           \n\t\t\n\t\t    <h2 class=\"tab-listing\">The lowdown - Trainees (in their own words) on <span class=\"highlight-firm\">Kingsley Napley<\/span><\/h2>\n        <p><p><strong>Why did you choose this firm over any others?<\/strong> \u2018Friendly culture, work-life balance, quality of work, interesting work and clients, diverse range of practice areas to gain experience in to best inform my decision on where I want to qualify\u2019, \u2018I like the firms culture and the type of work they do\u2019, \u2018for its breadth of practice areas and DEI initiatives\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best thing about the firm?<\/strong> \u2018Quality of work and the people\u2019, \u2018the level of client contact given and focus on EDI \/ pro bono work\u2019, \u2018the people\u2019, \u2018the work. We get to work on high profile and cutting-edge cases\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worst thing about the firm?<\/strong> \u2018Legal technology and NQ hiring process\u2019, \u2018TC salary\u2019, \u2018I have sometimes found that I could have more work\u2019, \u2018Limited legal tech and AI available\u2019, \u2018maybe pay is on the lower side compared to some other firms\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best moment?<\/strong> \u2018Attending a mediation\u2019, \u2018completing a large deal in tight deadlines\u2019, \u2018the variety of work I am given\u2019, \u2018attending mediation on a big case with lots of parties\u2019, \u2018leading a witness statement interview independently\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worst moment?<\/strong> \u2018Worry over the lack of job security at the end of the training contract\u2019, \u2018not getting enough training from certain individuals and feeling overwhelmed\u2019, \u2018imposter syndrome &#8211; but that is something every trainee feels and the firm are supportive\u2019<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                \n               \n      <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"verdict\">The Lex 100 verdict on <span class=\"highlight-firm\">Kingsley Napley<\/span><\/h2>\n       \n        \n      \n             \n        <p>    \n\t<p>Kingsley Napley attracts trainees with its \u201cfriendly culture, work-life balance, quality of work, interesting work and clients\u201d and breadth of practice areas. Many emphasised how the firm\u2019s mix of \u201cPublic, Regulatory, DR and employment\u201d aligned with their interests, alongside its \u201cfocus on EDI, culture, location of office, smaller size of training cohort.\u201d One simply summed it up: \u201cI like the firm\u2019s culture and the type of work they do.\u201d The firm is also praised for supporting alternative routes, with one trainee appreciating availability of the \u201capprenticeship route.\u201d Compared with peers at other firms, the training experience is described as \u201cso much better,\u201d with one remarking that while friends at other firms \u201chave said they have cried during their TC due to staff and work pressures, I have not experienced that.\u201d Trainees consistently highlight \u201cfar more client contact and responsibility given over individual cases,\u201d a healthier work-life balance, and a sense that \u201cthe firm really cares about its trainees but employees more generally.\u201d The people at Kingsley Napley are its standout feature. \u201cThe people, everyone is so lovely,\u201d summed up one trainee, while another added, \u201cyou learn from the best in their field. There are great learning opportunities and people really want you to succeed and improve.\u201d The \u201cquality of work,\u201d \u201chigh profile and cutting-edge cases,\u201d and \u201cwide array of practice areas and the way they interact\u201d were also frequently mentioned as highlights. On the flip side, trainees point to \u201clegal technology and NQ hiring process\u201d and pay as drawbacks. \u201cMaybe pay is on the lower side compared to some other firms,\u201d said one, while others noted \u201climited legal tech and AI available.\u201d Memorable moments range from \u201cattending a three-day hearing of a complex judicial review\u201d and \u201cleading a witness statement interview independently\u201d to \u201ccompleting a large deal in tight deadlines.\u201d Less positive experiences included \u201ca partner blaming me for their mistake to a client,\u201d \u201cworry over the lack of job security at the end of the training contract,\u201d and bouts of \u201cimposter syndrome \u2013 but that is something every trainee feels and the firm is supportive.\u201d The hybrid working policy is regarded as \u201cgood and fair,\u201d with a \u201cminimum two days in the office\u201d and flexibility encouraged across teams. Pro bono and CSR opportunities are described as \u201cexcellent,\u201d with trainees praising the \u201cwide range of opportunities\u201d and there is even scope to \u201cdevelop your own project if there are areas that interest you.\u201d For those who value real client responsibility, supportive colleagues, and a culture that genuinely invests in your development, Kingsley Napley is a strong choice.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n        \n             \n                \n        \t\t<p>        \n              \n\n\n           \n        \n         \t\t \n\t\t <h2 id=\"ditl\">A day in the life of... Asha Kaushal, trainee, Kingsley Napley<\/h2>\n\t\t <p>\t\t <p><strong>Departments to date:<\/strong> Immigration; Clinical negligence and personal injury; Employment<\/p>         \n\t\t \t\t <p><strong>University: <\/strong>\n\t\t \t\t King's College London\t\t \t\t BPP University\t\t \t\t <\/p>\n\t\t         \n\t\t <p><strong>Degree:<\/strong> BA War Studies, PGDL, LPC LLM in Legal Practice<\/p>    <\/p>  \n\t\t <p><p>I am a second-year trainee, currently in my third seat in the employment team at Kingsley Napley LLP.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9.00am:<\/strong> While we officially start work at 9.30am, a lot of us like to get in earlier to catch up with colleagues, get ready for the day, and most importantly head to the fourth floor to get some free breakfast at our lovely restaurant, Lennie\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9.15am:<\/strong> After breakfast, I head to my desk and check my emails. I see if anything has come in overnight and organise my \u2018to-do\u2019 list, numbering the tasks in order of priority for the day ahead. Today I have several tasks, including drafting instructions to counsel to brief them for a preliminary hearing; reviewing and amending a draft Order following amendments made by the other side; reviewing attendance notes and extracting the significant material for comparison; and reviewing appeal papers for a pro bono matter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11.30am:<\/strong> I take a break from working to stretch my legs and head to our kitchen to get some fresh fruit. Every floor in the office has its own kitchen with fresh fruit and an excellent coffee machine. Once I\u2019m settled back in, I get to work reviewing the attendance notes I took earlier in the week during client meetings. My objective is to create a comparative table, identifying any common or differing themes raised by the individuals we spoke to during our meetings. This table will be used by the partner overseeing the case to help them prepare questions for future meetings. Once I have produced my comparative table, I save the document to our online system and provide it to the partner to review and comment on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.00pm:<\/strong> Often during lunch, the employment team will head to Lennie\u2019s together and if the weather is nice, sit outside on the balcony to get some sun. Today however, barristers from chambers that we work with are coming in to give a talk on immunities from suit in litigation. These talks provide an excellent opportunity for members of the team to deepen their understanding of particular points of law, and allow you to network with other lawyers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.00pm:<\/strong> Once back from lunch, I am asked to do an immediate task to call the Employment Tribunal and get a case update. I take an attendance note of what the Tribunal say and send it to the senior associate overseeing the case so that they can consider next steps. Often in litigation, spontaneous and urgent tasks arise. This means that the trainee needs to be able to manage their workload effectively and respond to competing priorities. Once I\u2019ve called the Tribunal, the senior associate asks me to draft an email to the client providing them with an update on the case status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.00pm:<\/strong> I take a short break before a client meeting to read through some news reports, judgment summaries and relevant articles that have come into my inbox. Our firm has a distinct research team that provides relevant updates to each practice area to ensure we keep up with the latest legal news and developments. I notice an interesting article on the Employment Rights Bill discussing how the failure to make reasonable adjustments is now to be included in the definition of &#8216;discrimination&#8217;. I save the article in case it could be good material for a blog.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.30pm:<\/strong> In the afternoon, I join a call with a client who is seeking advice on a settlement agreement. Our team of specialists and highly experienced lawyers help clients to navigate not only the litigation process, but also offer advisory services, ensuring that our clients achieve optimal outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.00pm:<\/strong> I take a break and go for a 15-minute walk. I then catch up on emails and update my trainee diary. This is also a good opportunity to check my case load, and identify any areas of work I would like to get more exposure to. Everyone in the department is very approachable and I have found it invaluable to work with colleagues who take such an interest in my professional and personal development. The department provides timely feedback and ensures you obtain a broad range of experience during your seat. Tomorrow, I have my meeting with my trainee supervisor so I prepare a list of my cases and take a note of anything I want to discuss. The supervising senior associate has now provided feedback on the instructions to counsel I prepared in the morning; I make any amendments and prepare to share with counsel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.00pm:<\/strong> I have a short meeting in Lennie\u2019s with another trainee who I am working on the pro bono matter with. Together, we are dealing with a disability benefits appeal for our client. Kingsley Napley has a range of excellent pro bono initiatives as part of the responsible business strategy. Trainees are encouraged to participate and it is a fantastic way to develop your practice as a lawyer. We have the opportunity to interview clients, draft submissions and advocate at the tribunal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6.00pm:<\/strong> I leave the office to get ready to play netball with my teammates. I head down to the basement where our changing rooms and showers are to get ready. Kingsley Napley has a range of sports teams that you can sign up to, and every week the netball team plays a match against other companies in the area. It\u2019s a great way to get some fresh air, meet other people in the firm, and enjoy some friendly competition. Wish us luck!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t \n        \n                <h2 id=\"about\">About the firm<\/h2>\n        <p><p><strong>The firm:<\/strong> Kingsley Napley is an internationally recognised, UK-based law firm providing expertise for our clients\u2019 business and private lives, when it matters most. The firm is highly regarded \u2013 and often recommended \u2013 by other lawyers and enjoys a reputation for being innovative, creative and sensitive in its approach to complex legal issues. Over the years, the firm has played a central role in many cases, having a profound impact on our legal system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The clients:<\/strong> Clients include regulatory bodies, local authorities and government bodies, as well as large public companies, owner-managed businesses and individuals, many of whom are in the public eye.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The deals:<\/strong> Advised the Independent Schools Council through its High Court challenge against the introduction of VAT on independent school fees; secured a landmark ruling for a client against her ex-husband, who had concealed significant funds through sham trusts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior partner:<\/strong> James Fulforth<\/p>\n<p><strong>Managing partner:<\/strong> Matt Meyers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who we are: <\/strong>Kingsley Napley is a law firm with a distinguished history, distinctive values and a unique culture. With over 400 people, we are able to provide clients with the best possible advice and service across a wide range of industries and legal disciplines. Our teams enjoy a reputation for being innovative, creative and sensitive in their approach to complex legal issues, and over the years we have played a central role in many cases which have had a profound impact on our legal system. Yet as important as what we do is how we do it. At Kingsley Napley we have created a company where we treat our work, our clients and our colleagues alike with integrity, respect and care. Where diversity of thought, background and culture is not just encouraged, but expected. And where everyone, no matter their seniority, experience or background is given exactly the same opportunity to contribute, progress and develop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we do:<\/strong> The firm has expertise in employment law, private client advisory and deputyships, public law, criminal defence litigation, corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, family law, medical negligence and personal injury, regulatory and professional discipline, real estate, construction and immigration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we&#8217;re looking for in a trainee:<\/strong> Our trainees are a top priority for the future of the firm. We look for candidates who are motivated, have enthusiasm and commercial awareness, and a passion for the areas of law we practise in. We want our trainees to be creative and practical problem-solvers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll do:<\/strong> As a trainee at KN you\u2019ll be working with a range of highly experienced, exceptional lawyers in each practice across a variety of matters. We like our trainees to progress quickly, so once they\u2019ve learnt the ropes they are given more responsibility and offered the chance to meet clients, be responsible for their own work with appropriate supervision and take part in marketing and client development activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perks:<\/strong> <em>Core benefits:<\/em>\u202fLife assurance, PHI, pension, private medical insurance, cash plan benefit and six free sessions of counselling per year through Self Space.<\/p>\n<p><em>Flexible benefits:<\/em>\u202fCycle to work scheme, dental insurance, give as you earn, health screenings, holiday buy\/sell\/bank, retail and technology vouchers, will writing, GymFlex discounted gym rates, 24\/7 available employee assistance available through AIG.<\/p>\n<p><em>Other benefits:\u202f<\/em>Discretionary performance award, wellness subsidy for use towards a wellbeing activity of your choice, conveyancing contribution, gym loan, holiday accrual with length of service, free independent mortgage advice, long service awards, season ticket loan, time off for good causes, wellbeing events \u2013 Pilates, HIIT and yoga.<\/p>\n<\/p>         \n              \n      <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"other\">Diversity and inclusion<\/h2>\n\t  \n      <div id=\"diversity\"><p><strong>Percentage of female associates: <\/strong>77.2%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage of female partners: <\/strong>57.3%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage of BAME associates: <\/strong>24.8%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage of BAME partners: <\/strong>10.7%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n      \n            \n                 \n            \n              \n       \n                 \n        \t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-## --><\/div><div class=\"profile-content-2\">   \r\n\r\n<div id=\"profile-contents\">\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">Contents<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"contents\">\r\n<li><a href=\"#verdict\">The verdict<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#ditl\">A day in the life of...<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#about\">About us<\/a><\/li>  <li><a href=\"#diversity\">Diversity and inclusion<\/a><\/li>          \r\n<li><a href=\"#facts\">Facts and figures<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\r\n        \r\n<\/div> \r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"application-process\">\r\n \r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">Application process for Kingsley Napley<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>How:<\/strong> Application, online testing, video presentation, written case study, virtual group exercise, in-person interview.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s involved in application:<\/strong> Candidates begin by completing an application form, followed by a virtual multiple-choice test. Those who are successful will then be invited to submit a video presentation and then complete a case study. The final stages include taking part in a group exercise and an in-person interview.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Person in charge of recruitment:<\/strong> Natalie Slater, Head of Talent Attraction &amp; Recruitment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> By 31 March 2026 for 2028 training contracts\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n    \r\n<div id=\"salary\"> \r\n \r\n  <h2 class=\"widget-title\">Salary at Kingsley Napley<\/h2>\r\n  <p><strong>First year salary:<\/strong> \u00a340,000<\/p>  <p><strong>Second year salary:<\/strong> \u00a344,000<\/p>  <p><strong>Newly qualified salary:<\/strong> \u00a366,000-\u00a384,000 (depending on the practice area)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n <div id=\"facts-figures\">\r\n \r\n  <h2 id=\"facts\" class=\"widget-title\">Facts and figures<\/h2>\r\n  <p><p><strong>Total partners:<\/strong> 88<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other fee-earners:<\/strong> 163<\/p>\n<p><strong>Total trainees:<\/strong> 17<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trainee places available for 2028:<\/strong> 8<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications received pa:<\/strong> 1,200<\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage interviewed:<\/strong> 17.65% invited to first stage assessment (video presentation), 1.13% invited to final stage in-person interview.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turnover of the firm in 2024: <\/strong>\u00a371.7m<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n  \r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n      \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!--\t  \r\n\r\n    \r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">If  were a fictional character it would be\u2026<\/h2>\r\n        \t\t\r\n<br><\/br>\r\n<br><\/br> -->\r\n\r\n   \r\n\r\n<div id=\"videos\">\r\n\r\n       \r\n\r\n        \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><iframe src=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><iframe src=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><iframe src=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- <div id=\"twitter-feed\">\r\n<a class=\"twitter-timeline\" data-height=\"550\" data-theme=\"light\" href=\"\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\r\n<\/div>  -->\r\n\r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/div>"}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/profiles\/13502","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/profiles"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/profiles"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13502"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"jurisdictions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/jurisdictions?post=13502"},{"taxonomy":"countries","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/countries?post=13502"},{"taxonomy":"cities","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cities?post=13502"},{"taxonomy":"firms_companies","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/firms_companies?post=13502"},{"taxonomy":"universities_colleges","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/universities_colleges?post=13502"},{"taxonomy":"lex_survey_questions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lex_survey_questions?post=13502"},{"taxonomy":"publications","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/publications?post=13502"},{"taxonomy":"tc_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tc_location?post=13502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}