Solicitor at Banner Jones Solicitors

Katie Ash

Solicitor - Head of Employment Law

SRA ID: 334547

Katie is a Solicitor specialising in Employment Law. She deals with all aspects of employment law and advises a wide range of individuals and private, public and third sector clients with regards to employment law, HR and TUPE issues. Katie advises on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law, including claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and discrimination. She also advises and supports clients in relation to employment contracts, grievances, disciplinary matters, other policies and procedures and settlement agreements (formerly known as compromise agreements). Katie's particular expertise is in TUPE, the law relating to handling redundancies, collective consultation and trade unions, and she has advised on complex TUPE situations for local and national organisations. She also has a wealth of experience in representing clients before the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the Court of Appeal and in mediation, including judicial mediation. Katie acts for both employers and individuals, which enables her to provide straightforward advice and support, having seen the arguments first hand from both sides. Katie prides herself on getting to know her clients and building lasting relationships so that clients feel that she is there to support them by offering pragmatic and workable solutions to issues that arise in the workplace. Katie is also a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

24 Glumangate, Chesterfield, S40 1UA

Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas

Employment

5.0/5 14 Client Reviews 14
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14 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Amy
Verified Amy Added 4 weeks ago Report to admin
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February 28, 2024 20240228150550

Katie is our "Wonder Woman"

5

Katie has supported our business for the last 9 years. Initially we had no in house HR so we relied upon her quite heavily to help draw up contracts and company handbooks and support us through different processes, gradually over the years we have developed our own HR practices but have maintained contact with Katie on an ad hoc basis for her expert advice, sometimes for the "big stuff" , or more often just for reassurance that we are doing the right thing. I would highly recommend Katie (& Team) for employment law advice, they are reassuring , thorough and expedient in all of their dealings with us. Katie understands our needs as a business, and how we work, so is able to tailor her advice to our business whilst providing clear legal advice.

We have teased that she is our "Wonder Woman", but we mean it. There are times in employment law where you can feel vulnerable or out of your depth, and she has definately come to the rescue!

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Ash

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Anonymous
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January 03, 2024 20240103124851

Katie was excellent - highly recommend!

5

From the moment I had my initial conversation with Katie, I immediately felt at ease. Her combination of expertise, fairness, and determination assured me that I had a reliable advocate by my side. Katie handled every aspect with clarity and efficiency, alleviating a significant amount of stress. I wholeheartedly endorse Katie - thank you!

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Ash

A representative from Banner Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 19 January, 2024

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carl twigg
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December 07, 2023 20231207141230

help and support with NDA

5

my experience with Banner Jones has always been great, nothing too much trouble and everything explained very clearly for me, will always recommend your team

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Ash

A representative from Banner Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 19 January, 2024

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Anne L.
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November 20, 2023 20231120203402

Redundancy settlement agreement

5

Katie recently advised on my redundancy settlement agreement. Katie was great to deal with - very approachable & friendly, quick turnaround time, explained all the legal jargon well, and most importantly I feel that the legal advice that I got was first class with Katie making several adjustments to my agreement to make sure that I was properly protected. Would recommend. Thank-you Katie!

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Ash

A representative from Banner Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 28 November, 2023

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unajc
unajc Added 9 months ago Report to admin
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June 20, 2023 20230620161653

Employment Severance

5

Quite a difficult process to navigate, but the knowledge and communication from Katie Ash and Annie Snell provides support that helps you through it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services.

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Ash

A representative from Banner Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 20 July, 2023

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Mark Gore
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April 12, 2023 20230412165956

Mark Gore

5

The service that i received was excellent straight forward.

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A representative from Banner Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 20 April, 2023

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Dave Jones
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February 24, 2023 20230224173318

Excellent support

5

I received excellent support, advice and guidance from Katie Ash at Banner Jones over a redundancy issue. Katie took time to thoroughly explain the issues I faced in a clear, concise and simple manner for which I was extremely grateful. Her advice and judgement helped me to make decisions in a timely manner which was a huge help in managing a very stressful situation.

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A representative from Banner Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 10 March, 2023

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Chris
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January 20, 2023 20230120182219

Employment Law - Simply Amazing

5

This review is based on my personal experience with Banner Jones and specifically having Katie Ash, who is the Director and Head of Employment Law at their Chesterfield office, support me during a time with for which I had no prior experience. I found the service via another member of the Banner Jones group (in Sheffield), whom I've used for years for my conveyancing, who is equally excellent and thanks to them, got me in touch with Katie.

Katie was unbelievable, an expert in her field and took the stress and emotion out of it and even when I let that emotion surface, her ability to maintain calm and talk me through it, her professionalism, technique and 'real' empathy, alongside her unwavering natural skill was very impressive to watch play out. With little notice from me, the managed to find time somehow for the fire that I'd placed on her plate, and within a matter weeks, it was dealt with. The difference she made to me between the first phone call and the resolution, I can't even put into words, just fantastic.

I cannot thank her enough, her team and all those involved for what they've done for us. And I personally wouldn't hesitate to use them again for any of my own legal needs.

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Ash

A representative from Banner Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 13 February, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Chris
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January 19, 2023 20230119203220

Employment Law - Simply Amazing

5

This review is based on my personal experience with Banner Jones and specifically having Katie Ash, who is the Director and Head of Employment Law at their Chesterfield office, support me during a time with for which I had no prior experience. I found the service via another member of the Banner Jones group (in Sheffield), whom I've used for years for my conveyancing, who is equally excellent and thanks to them, got me in touch with Katie.

Katie was unbelievable, an expert in her field and took the stress and emotion out of it and even when I let that emotion surface, her ability to maintain calm and talk me through it, her professionalism, technique and 'real' empathy, alongside her unwavering natural skill was very impressive to watch play out. With little notice from me, the managed to find time somehow for the fire that I'd placed on her plate, and within a matter weeks, it was dealt with. The difference she made to me between the first phone call and the resolution, I can't even put into words, just fantastic.

I cannot thank her enough, her team and all those involved for what they've done for us. And I personally wouldn't hesitate to use them again for any of my own legal needs.

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Ash

A representative from Banner Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 13 February, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Isabel
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October 29, 2021 20211029120339

good service overall

5

I was recommended to Banner Jones by a friend who's used their conveyance service. I used their employment department service, which proved to be as good as their conveyance department, if not better. Transparent about the fee, straight forward, good advice, good communication through out the process.

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Ash

A representative from Banner Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 08 November, 2021

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Gareth
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November 22, 2016
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Gareth

5

Excellent service from Katie Ash at Banner Jones in Chesterfield. Straight forward advice offered in a friendly way. Immediate response to any queries. What more could one need!

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A representative from Banner Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 March, 2020

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Phillip Postill
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September 16, 2019 20190916144455

Phillip Postill

5

A massive thank you to Kate and her team! Highly recommend banner jones for their professional yet personal service.

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Joanne Barfield
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May 28, 2019 20190528090559

Joanne Barfield

5

Amazing service from start to finish from Katie and her team. I wouldn’t consider using anyone else! Thankyou

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Mark White
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December 29, 2018 20181229170540

Mark White

5

I've used the services of Banner Jones twice fairly recently and would not hesitate to use them again or recommend their services to others. Both times I used the services provided by Katie Ash and I could not have asked for a better service. Totally professional, explained things very clearly and always went the extra mile.

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About Katie Ash

Katie is a Solicitor specialising in Employment Law. She deals with all aspects of employment law and advises a wide range of individuals and private, public and third sector clients with regards to employment law, HR and TUPE issues. Katie advises on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law, including claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and discrimination. She also advises and supports clients in relation to employment contracts, grievances, disciplinary matters, other policies and procedures and settlement agreements (formerly known as compromise agreements). Katie's particular expertise is in TUPE, the law relating to handling redundancies, collective consultation and trade unions, and she has advised on complex TUPE situations for local and national organisations. She also has a wealth of experience in representing clients before the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the Court of Appeal and in mediation, including judicial mediation. Katie acts for both employers and individuals, which enables her to provide straightforward advice and support, having seen the arguments first hand from both sides. Katie prides herself on getting to know her clients and building lasting relationships so that clients feel that she is there to support them by offering pragmatic and workable solutions to issues that arise in the workplace. Katie is also a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Languages Spoken: English

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Banner Jones Solicitors

24 Glumangate

Chesterfield

S40 1UA



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United Kingdom

Currently Registered

01/11/04

11/01/22

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

SRA-approved manager - Director

Banner Jones Limited

?-01-10-2019

SRA-approved manager - Director

Banner Jones Limited

?-07-10-2019

SRA-approved manager - Director

Banner Jones Limited

?-26-11-2019

SRA-approved manager - Director

Banner Jones Limited

?-present