A partner at Pinsent Masons, Kate is a leading employment and equality lawyer who advises household-name employers on complex workforce and culture issues. She is known for resolving sensitive matters with discretion and commercial insight, helping businesses protect both their people and their reputation.
Kate co-leads the Global Equality Law team at Pinsent Masons and advises on the evolving intersection of employment law, equality, diversity and inclusion, with a focus on protecting company culture and reputation. As Head of Employment Plus, Kate also leads a team of EDI consultants and employment lawyers who specialise in delivering HR and employment law training, as well as providing knowledge consultancy, such as horizon scanning or identifying applicable case law in the ever-changing employment law environment.
Kate works closely with organisations to build inclusive workplace cultures, manage reputational risk and lead their businesses confidently through periods of change. She has extensive experience delivering executive and manager training, advising on workforce strategy and providing practical guidance on complex employment and equality issues.
For luxury retailers and premium brands, Kate provides trusted advice on balancing commercial priorities with the high standards of employee experience, culture and brand reputation that define the sector. She understands the unique people challenges facing luxury businesses, from maintaining exceptional customer-facing teams and inclusive workplace cultures to protecting the reputation, values and heritage that underpin brand success.
The UK’s Employment Rights Act is ushering in the most substantial change to employment law in a generation. For luxury retailers, proactive preparation will be key to compliance, write Pinsent Masons...