Katie Franklin
Associate
Having grown up in Norfolk, Katie left school and went to work in Italy for 4 years. She returned to the UK to graduate from Kent University with a first class honours degree in Law and then joined Leathes Prior in 2006 as a trainee solicitor.
As a member of the Employment team Katie advises on all matters of Employment Law and specialises in advising employers, both privately and through the provision of the increasingly renowned Employmentor support service. Through her dedicated attitude and quick response time, Katie has established a reputation as an approachable and commercial adviser with a no-frills approach to problem solving.
Katie is keen member of the Norwich networking community and an avid supporter of corporate marketing and entertaining.
Katie is, as you would expect, fluent in Italian and conversant in French and German. She is also the Local Authority Governor and Head of the Finance Committee of Chapel Road Special School in Attleborough. In her spare time Katie enjoys playing and watching most sports; particularly falling…out of boats, off skis and into scuba gear.
Katie is recognised by the Legal 500 (2011) as being "ultra helpful" and by Chambers UK (2011) as a "rising star" and "forthright and compassionate".
"I was extremely impressed with the service I received regarding a recent employee issue. The quick grasp of the situation, analysis of the various options available and clear advice from both a legal and commercial perspective made a sensitive situation much easier to navigate. The responses were prompt, clear and concise and I had full confidence that we were being well-advised throughout the process. I would not hesitate to recommend them." [Will Barnett, Managing Director, Perform Workshops Ltd.]
“We have found Katie’s help and advice extremely useful since subscribing to Employmentor, such a speedy service (Katie’s email replies are always within minutes!) and always good advice. I wouldn’t be without it!” [Sue Preston, Practice Manager, Holt Medical Practice]
“I love you guys! You’re so can do. Thanks for your help, as I said before, you guys rock!" [Darren Grice, Executive Director, The Garage]
