Katie Patrick

• Represented a financial services client in the Employment Tribunal, successfully arguing that the Tribunal did not have jurisdiction to consider high value unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing claims brought by a former employee.
• Acted for a global bioscience company, advising on the employment aspects of a multijurisdictional reorganisation in preparation for the sale of its food manufacturing business.
• Worked on large-scale redundancy projects for several professional services, retail, and manufacturing clients, including advising on information and consultation requirements and negotiating settlement agreements.
• Acted for a client in the pharmaceutical sector, advising on how best to investigate and resolve complex grievance and disciplinary issues.
• Provided and coordinated multijurisdictional advice on topics including the engagement of independent contractors, redundancy and cost-saving measures, and navigating legislation and guidance relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Advised a global tech company on day to day employment law issues across EMEA as part of a global retainer. 
• Advised on the employment aspects of setting up entities in the UK, including preparing employment contracts and policy documents, and advising on the set up of benefits and HR procedures.

• Law Society of England and Wales
• Employment Lawyers Association

Ongoing or recent pro-bono cases include:

• Volunteer for the charity Working Families, providing regular employment and benefits advice to parents and carers, including in relation to family leave and flexible working rights. 
• Volunteer for the charity LawWorks, representing the family of a child with learning disabilities to challenge the level of their current health and social care package.  
• Represented a housekeeper and nanny in relation to a national minimum wage claim in the High Court and related discrimination claim in the Employment Tribunal.
• Volunteered for the charity Mencap, representing the family of a man with learning disabilities who died in care, successfully arguing that the agencies involved had an obligation to disclose the findings of investigations into the death to the family.

Katie also assists with Baker McKenzie’s vacation scheme programme, acting as a supervisor to students and a judging panel member. She strongly believes in the need to ensure that the future of the firm reflects its commitment to diversity and inclusion.