Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront) 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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- ‘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.’
- ‘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.’
Key clients
- PEI Genesis Inc
- TS Group International 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.
Andrew Crudge
Other key lawyers
Kathryn Evans; Andrew Crudge; Alana Penkethman