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Mandy Kainth

Senior Consultant

Mandy is a highly skilled and meticulous Employment Solicitor with over 20 years of experience delivering expert legal advice and litigation services. She has built a successful career advising a diverse set of clients, including Commercial and NHS clients, while working with a leading Employment Firm. In addition, Mandy has developed an employment law consultancy practice, specialising in workplace investigations and providing strategic and cost-effective advice to SMEs, start-ups, larger companies and individuals. Her sharp analytical mind, logical reasoning, and pragmatic approach enable her to craft effective legal strategies within tight deadlines, maintaining an exceptional standard of work.

Mandy provides a broad range of employment advice to clients, including drafting contracts, workplace policies and supporting clients through redundancy processes, disciplinary and grievance hearings, as well as appeals. She ensures clear, strategic direction at every stage of the process. She is a trusted authority in handling complex Employment Tribunal claims, including high-profile and value cases involving whistleblowing, discrimination, redundancy, and unfair dismissal. Mandy delivers commercial solutions alongside robust litigation tactics, making her a steadfast advocate in even the most challenging legal disputes.

Recent Relevant Experience:

Providing strategic employment law advice, helping clients navigate complex workplace disputes with tailored solutions.

Leading independent disciplinary and grievance investigations, delivering impartial and comprehensive assessments.

Guiding clients through disciplinary and grievance hearings, appeals, and resolution processes with expert legal insight.

Drafting and reviewing key employment documentation, including Contracts of Employment, Consultancy Agreements, and HR policies and procedures.

Representing employees, executives, and companies in senior exit negotiations and Settlement Agreements, securing favourable outcomes.

Advising on restructures and redundancy processes, ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks.

Acting as the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, offering timely and practical guidance.

Supporting individuals through workplace disputes and exits, negotiating contractual terms to protect their interests.

Managing full case preparation for Employment Tribunal claims, regularly handling high-profile, multi-week cases involving whistleblowing and discrimination.

Keeping clients informed of employment law developments, providing clear explanations of new legislation and its practical impact on their business.

Fine Print

Key Practices

Employment and HR advice.

Education & Training

Birmingham University: Legal Practice Course

De Montfort University: LLB

Legal Roles

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Veale Wasbrough LLP (now Veale Wasbrough Vizards) and Commission for Racial Equality.

Memberships

Employment Lawyers Association.

Other Interests

I love traveling with my family, immersing ourselves in diverse cultures and experiences that broaden our perspectives and create lasting memories. Exploring new destinations helps us develop an appreciation for different traditions, histories, and ways of life.

A Social Cause I am passionate about

I am passionate about supporting my local Myton Hospice, participating in fundraising events to help provide compassionate care for those with life-limiting illnesses.

News, Insights & Resources

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