Bright Solicitors Newly Expanded Employment Law Department
Employment Law
Bright Solicitors is pleased to announce a renewed focus and expanded capacity within its Employment Law team, following the addition of Trainee Solicitor Ethan Cochrane, who has joined the department full-time and is taking on the responsibility of client onboarding.
This development marks a significant step in the firm's commitment to delivering accessible, pragmatic employment law advice to businesses and individuals across the South West.
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The Employment department, led by Partner Katrina Smiles, has long supported clients with practical legal guidance on everything from employment contracts and HR compliance to workplace disputes and grievance procedures.
With Ethan now embedded within the team, Bright Solicitors is enhancing its ability to provide responsive, specialist support to a growing client base.
Katrina brings years of experience advising on employment and HR matters. Her practical, client-first approach has earned her a strong reputation for clear, confident legal advice — particularly in complex or sensitive workplace scenarios.
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Katrina Smiles, Head of Employment said:
“Employment law is an area that continues to evolve, especially with shifting legislation and increasing expectations around employee rights and business responsibilities.”
“Expanding our team means we can be even more proactive in supporting our clients and delivering a high standard of service throughout every stage of the relationship.”
Ethan's addition has increased the department’s day-to-day capacity, allowing Bright Solicitors to offer shorter response times and broaden their client support — particularly for SMEs, start-ups, and in-house HR teams seeking reliable, jargon-free legal advice.
