Kingsley Napley
| Headquarters | London, Moorgate |
|---|---|
| No. of employees | Over 400[1] |
| Major practice areas | Criminal, Corporate, Clinical Negligence, Disputes, Employment, Family, Immigration, Private Client, Public Law, Regulatory, Real Estate |
| Key people | James Fulforth (Senior Partner) Linda Woolley (Managing Partner) Jemimah Cook (HR Director) Leor Franks (BD Director) Darren Jesse (CFOO)[2] |
| Revenue | £61 million (2022/23)[3] |
| Date founded | 1937 (London)[4] |
| Company type | Limited liability partnership |
| Website | kingsleynapley.co.uk |
Kingsley Napley is a London-based law firm headquartered in Moorgate.[5][6][7]
The firm is often cited by the mainstream media for comments and insights on notable cases, legal precedents, pro bono matters, and its business management practices.[8][9][10]
Its famous clients have included media personality Rebekah Vardy, whom the firm represented during the "Wagatha Christie" trial, and Rebekah Brooks, former chief executive of News of the World, whom the firm represented during the News International phone hacking scandal.[11]
Overview
[edit]The firm's practice areas include Corporate, Commercial & Finance, Costs & Litigation Management, Criminal Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Family and Divorce, Immigration, Medical Negligence & Personal Injury, Private Client, Public Law, Real Estate & Construction, Regulatory, and Restructuring and Insolvency.[12][13]
Kingsley Napley is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under registration number 500046.[14]
History
[edit]Kingsley Napley was founded in 1937 by Sir David Napley and Sidney Kingsley.[15]
Recent developments
[edit]In 2021, the firm moved to its current offices at Bonhill Street.[16] The same year, the firm modernised its logo, incorporating the strapline "When it matters most" to recognise that many of its clients rely on it in challenging situations.[17]
In 2023, James Fulforth succeeded Stephen Parkinson as Senior Partner on his retirement.[18] Parkinson was appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (England and Wales).[19]
Awards
[edit]Kingsley Napley has won recent industry awards including "Law firm of the year: The Independents" from The Lawyer,[20] Private Client Team - Family Law Of The Year from the Modern Law Awards,[21] and Contentious Wills and Probate Team of the Year at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2023.[22]
The firm has 24 ranked departments in the 2024 Chambers and Partners UK legal directory.[23] It also has numerous entries in Legal 500 [24] and is commended in seven categories in The Times Best Law Firms 2024.[25]
As an employer, the firm is notable for being highly ranked in Best Companies To Work For [26] and winning the Workplace Wellbeing Award at the 2023 Modern Law Awards.[27]
Notable people
[edit]- Michael Caplan
- Angus McBride, News UK General Counsel[28]
- Loretta Minghella
- Sir David Napley
- Stephen Parkinson, UK Director of Public Prosecutions[29]
- Judge Kelly Rees
- Dave Rowntree, former Blur drummer[30]
References
[edit]- ^ "Employees". Kingsley Napley. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Management Board". Kingsley Napley. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Revenue". The Lawyer. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Founded". Kingsley Napley. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Kingsley Napley Office". Kingsley Napley. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "UK legal industry revenues jump". City AM. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Kingsley Napley sees double-digit revenue growth but PEP tumbles". Legal Business. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "City law firm Kingsley Napley is turning the lights off on Fridays". Evening Standard. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Afghan judge thanks pro bono lawyers". The Gazette. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Kingsley Napley adds Ince partner". Global Legal Post. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ Mawardi, Adam (5 August 2023). "Law firm shuts office's power as employees work from home". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 1 January 2024 – via EBSCOHost.
- ^ "Departments". Kingsley Napley. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Kingsley Napley poaches Mishcon de Reya partner". CDR. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "SRA". Solicitors Regulation Authority. 1 November 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "About Kingsley Napley". Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Kingsley Napley Moves To Shoreditch". Property Week. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Kingsley Napley Unveils New Brand". Transform. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Kingsley Napley Names". Law 360. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Kingsley Napley veteran to take on top UK prosecutor role". Global Investigations Review. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Law Firm Of The Year". The Lawyer. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Family Team Award". Modern Law Awards. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Probate Award". Modern Law Awards. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Chambers and Partners - Kingsley Napley". Chambers and Partners. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Legal500 - Kingsley Napley". Legal 500. 31 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Times - Kingsley Napley". The Times. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Best Companies". Best Companies. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Workplace Wellbeing". Modern Law Awards. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "News General Counsel". News UK. 31 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "DPP". Financial Times. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "David Rowntree's profile on Kingsley Napley's website". Archived from the original on 24 October 2011.