Cole Khan Solicitors LLP
Overview
Cole Khan is a London-based boutique employment and professional discipline firm, co-founded by partners with a background in high-profile claimant-side and human rights litigation. The firm is partner-led and known for tenacious claimant advocacy in discrimination, whistleblowing, senior executive exits and regulatory/disciplinary work for professionals. It combines courtroom experience (tribunal, EAT, High Court and Court of Appeal) with a commitment to one-to-one, empathetic client service and a stated mission to empower individuals facing workplace injustice.
- Headquarters: London, Chancery House (Chancery Lane)
- Founded: 2021
- Partners: 2
- Trainees: 1
- Offices: 1
Values & Culture
Practice Areas
- Employment
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Education
- Human Rights
- Financial Services & Regulation
Geographic Focus: Primarily London-focused with cross-border capability; the firm handles international and cross-border employment matters, has language capability in French and Urdu, and works with other international law firms on cross-border issues.
Training Contract
Mentorship
The firm states it provides ongoing career development support with training, mentoring and networking; partners are described as directly involved in supervision and day-to-day case management.
Programmes & Schemes
Permanent paralegal role supporting employment litigation: progression of cases from start to finish, assistance with Employment Tribunal preparation, client communications, and drafting advice letters, witness statements and pleadings. The firm offers training and support for those keen to develop into litigation roles.
- Duration: Permanent
- Salary: Competitive salary (exact figure not stated)
Senior executive support role providing high-level diary, office and project management to the Founding Partners; includes finance, client onboarding support, events, supplier management and support with submissions to directories and pitch materials. This is a hired role rather than a structured early-career programme but is advertised via the careers pages.
- Duration: Permanent
- Salary: Competitive salary (exact figure not stated)
Notable Matters
Representation of Mr Omer Karim in high-level regulatory litigation against the General Medical Council that progressed to appellate-stage decisions (EAT/Court of Appeal referenced across news updates). The firm acted for the regulated professional in contested regulatory proceedings and appeals.
Regulatory & Compliance
Acted for Rachel Meade in a regulatory/disciplinary claim which resulted in an unprecedented remedies judgment requiring the regulator to pay exemplary damages; the matter highlights the firm's willingness to pursue judicial remedies against regulators.
Regulatory & Compliance
Successful tribunal litigation for a claimant in a disability discrimination matter against a major public employer (Metropolitan Police); case demonstrates tribunal advocacy and experience against public-sector respondents.
Employment
Representation and appellate success in an Employment Appeal Tribunal matter involving an academic/employment dispute with a university; underscores experience in higher-education employment litigation and appellate work.
Employment
Acted in a sexual harassment claim resulting in a six-figure award; demonstrates experience in high-value discrimination and harassment litigation.
Employment
What Cole Khan Solicitors LLP Looks For
Key Competencies
- Commitment to rights-based law
- Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to business development
- Impeccable client service
- Resilience and a 'can do' / 'roll up your sleeves' attitude
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Discretion and integrity when handling confidential matters
Evidence Signals
- Employment tribunal or county/high court litigation experience
- Experience acting for senior executives or regulated professionals
- Relevant legal qualifications (LLB, LLM, PGDL) or equivalent
- Previous paralegal or litigation support experience
- Demonstrable commitment to equality/DEI or rights-based work
Benefits & Wellbeing
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Competitive salary
- Pension contributions
- Vitality health insurance
- Free gym, wellness space and sauna on site
- Free Caravan Coffee and bottomless snacks
- Regular socials and firm events
- On-going career development support with training, mentoring and networking
Wellbeing
Vitality health insurance; free on-site gym, wellness space and sauna; regular socials
Awards & Recognition
- Chambers UK Guide 2026: Band 2 - Employee & Trade Union (London firms)
- Chambers UK Guide 2026: Band 3 - Employment: Senior Executive (London firms)
- Legal 500 UK 2025/2026: Band 2 - Employees & Unions (London)
- Legal 500 UK 2025/2026: Band 4 - Senior Executives (London)
- Legal 500 UK 2025/2026: Band 4 - Professional Discipline (London)
- The Times Best Law Firms — recognised in 2025
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Describes itself as an equal opportunities employer and emphasises its mission to champion equality, diversity and civil rights for clients and encourage diverse applicants.
- Equal opportunities employer (actively encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds)
- Firm statements emphasising equality, diversity and civil rights in client work
Innovation
Quick Application Angles
- Emphasise commitment to claimant-side employment work and rights-based advocacy — reference the firm’s track record in discrimination, whistleblowing and regulatory cases.
- Highlight any tribunal or higher-court litigation experience (Employment Tribunal, EAT, High Court) — the firm values hands-on litigation capability.
- Demonstrate alignment with the firm’s people-first values (use language from their careers/about pages such as 'Cole Khan is about you' or references to treating people as individuals).
- If applying for regulatory or professional-discipline roles, reference any experience with professional regulators (GMC, SRA, FCA) or disciplinary proceedings and any relevant sector experience (healthcare, education, financial services).
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