Kendal Youngblood

Kendal is an associate in the Employment team, where she advises both businesses and individuals. Her work includes both advisory and contentious issues, such as employment tribunal litigation, disciplinary and grievance procedures, employee incentive plans and enforcing restrictive covenants.

She has represented clients in complex employment disputes, including acting for both claimants and respondents in tribunal claims. She also regularly advises on post-employment restrictions and supports clients through sensitive issues involving discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal.

Kendal offers practical, commercially focused advice, and enjoys helping clients navigate the complexities of employment law with confidence.

• Advising claimants in complex Employment Tribunal claims involving race and sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
• Supporting clients in the enforcement and defence of restrictive covenants, with a view to initiating or responding to High Court proceedings.
• Representing a senior executive in a disability discrimination claim, achieving a settlement reflecting projected earnings to retirement.
• Advising an employer on a cross-border disciplinary investigation involving financial regulatory issues.
• Providing ongoing advisory support, including drafting employment contracts and staff handbooks.

Kendal is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.