Kathryn Pickard

I am a solicitor in the Employment team based in the Banbury office.

I work for both employers and employees in various contentious and advisory matters.  My work involves the review and drafting of employee handbooks and employment contracts; drafting and advising on settlement agreements; managing disciplinary, grievance and ‘without prejudice’ discussions; advising customers through the ‘Early Conciliation’ and tribunal processes and assisting with companies’ structural reorganisations.

My first degree was BA (Hons.) English at the University of Oxford.  I ‘converted’ to law after completing the GDL and LPC (LLB) at the University of Law in Bloomsbury. I worked as an employment and education law paralegal before qualifying as a solicitor. I am also a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Outside of work I enjoy literature and theatre, travel, hiking and the great outdoors in general!

Experience and Accreditations

• Qualified as a Solicitor in 2017
• Studied at Oxford University, graduating in 2007
• Completed the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in 2011
• Over 4 years experience working in Employment Law and joined Brethertons as a Solicitor in 2017