Trethowans LLP offers tailored, pragmatic, and commercially minded advice through complex employment law matters. On corporate reorganisations, union engagement, grievances, and employee exits, Kathryn Evans is a key contact, counting leading listed and global companies among her clients. Skilled at garnering a ‘thorough understanding’ of clients’ businesses, Andrew Crudge specialises in corporate employment matters, including business M&A, employment documentation, employee exits, and TUPE. Alana Penkethman stands out on employee-side mandates and is a particular specialist in complex and high-stakes employment tribunal claims.
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Testimonials
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‘A really friendly firm as well as being incredible lawyers. They never rush and are always keen to help.’
‘Andrew Crudge has invested so much time in understanding the way we work, our appetite to risk and our values that he needs very little briefing and can offer legal advice based on a thorough understanding of our business and people.’
‘What makes Trethowans stand out is their ability to combine deep legal knowledge with commercial awareness and pragmatism. They understand the realities we face as an organisation and tailor their advice accordingly — always prompt, always clear, and always considered. There’s no sense of generic answers or distance – they invest time in the relationship and it shows.’
‘Kathryn Evans and Andrew Crudge are stand-out individuals who we’ve worked with consistently over the years. What sets them apart is the combination of technical excellence with a down-to-earth, highly personable approach. They are both incredibly responsive.’
Key clients
- PEI Genesis Inc
- TS Group International Limited
- Toni & Guy International Limited
- Bacardi-Martini
- Bacardi Limited
- Glen Dimplex UK Limited
- Farrow & Ball Limited
- The Property Franchise Group plc
- Pure Cremation Group Limited
- Storck UK Limited
- Flyct B.V.
- Just Develop IT Limited
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alana Penkethmann
Other key lawyers
Kathryn Evans; Andrew Crudge; Alana Penkethman