Kerry qualified as a Solicitor in 2005, progressing to Partner in the law firm she undertook her training contract with.
Kerry undertook predominantly Personal Injury and Employment work together with a case load of civil litigation matters. This has given her a strong background in litigation and has represented regularly clients in the County Court’s and Employment Tribunals.
Kerry has previously specialised in serious personal injury claims and in particular brain injuries and brings with her many years of experience of dealing with all types of personal injury claims including criminal injury claims.
Kerry represents both employees and employers on all employment and HR issues, including settlement agreements, redundancies, grievances, unfair dismissal and discrimination, restrictive covenants and regularly offers general HR and employment advice on an ad hoc basis when needed. In addition, Kerry is pleased to assist in the preparation of employment documents such as contracts of employment and staff handbooks.
Kerry spends 50% of her working time dealing with personal injury matters such as accidents at work, slips and trips, RTAs and assault at work, Kerry spends the remaining 50% of her working time dealing with Employment Law issues.
Comments Kerry has received from her clients have praised her straight talking, clear and approachable manner.
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