Katrina Smiles

Partner & CEO

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Before joining Bright Solicitors, Katrina worked within the employment departments of several of the region’s largest law firms, as well as in-house for a group of technology businesses. Katrina continues to specialise in compliance advice, drafting contracts, policies and procedures and advising on day to day HR issues. In addition, Katrina works with other members of the commercial team and external advisors to assist clients looking to put in place employee incentive schemes, including Employee Share Option Trusts and Enterprise Management Incentive Schemes. She also works closely with clients on issues relating to data protection, particularly around the implementation of new technology solutions and supporting internal compliance.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 156202

  • Based in Plymouth, Devon
  • Licensed for 33 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Before joining Bright Solicitors, Katrina worked within the employment departments of several of the region’s largest law firms, as well as in-house for a group of technology businesses. Katrina continues to specialise in compliance advice, drafting contracts, policies and procedures and advising on day to day HR issues. In addition, Katrina works with other members of the commercial team and external advisors to assist clients looking to put in place employee incentive schemes, including Employee Share Option Trusts and Enterprise Management Incentive Schemes. She also works closely with clients on issues relating to data protection, particularly around the implementation of new technology solutions and supporting internal compliance.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 156202

  • Based in Plymouth, Devon
  • Licensed for 33 years

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  • Bright LLP

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    July 2021 - Present 4 years and 11 months

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Ground Floor, Studio 5-11, 5 Millbay Road, PL1 3LF

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Michaela

Employment

Employment rights and settlement guidance

My query was acted upon very promptly and was delt with and finished within 48 hours of submission. Ethan was very prompt with my query and discussed with me the next stages. Katerina and I had discussed in the detail and confirmed my employment rights and answered my questions. They were both professional and very helpful in turning my situation around as quickly as possible

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Hi Michaela. Thank you for taking the time to review our employment department. We appreciate the high rating and we'll be sure to share this with the team. Thanks again!

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Reese

Employment

Couldn't have been more helpful

I received exactly the right support, in a professional and very timely manner. I wouldn't hesitate to use Bright Solicitors again in the future.

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Hi Reese. Thank you for leaving the review and for giving us 5 stars! It's great to hear that our employment team was about to successfully support you and we really appreciate the positive feedback. We'll make sure to share this with the team. Thanks again!

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tony Jeffery

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Bright Solicitors

Always there with both Legal and practical assistance, without an overly complicated delivery of said advice !

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Redundancy help

Bright Solicitors and Katrina were so helpful and responsive whilst I went through a challenging time. Everything was explained clearly and compassionately and they made the whole difficult process so much easier. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for legal advice.

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Hi Tom. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and rating us so highly. We really appreciate your positive feedback and thank you for mentioning Katrina in your review.

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Michaela

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Following a recent HR matter I am impressed on how quickly and effectively it was acted upon, less than 48 hours I submitted a query for advice on evening and had a call with Ethan first thing the next day who kindly walked me through the next steps. I then had a discussion with Katrina who walked me through my employment entitlements and answered all of my queries. I was reassured that everything was going to be handled quickly and I was very impressed that they kept to their word. I would highly recommend them both.

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Hi Michaela. Thank you for taking the time to review our employment department. We appreciate the high rating and we'll be sure to share this with the team. Thanks again!

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