Solicitor at Bradshaw Trees Law Limited

Karen Sanderson

Solicitor - Employment Partner

SRA ID: 319657

Karen is a highly experienced employment lawyer advising companies, HR professionals, in-house lawyers, senior management and senior executives on a full range of employment issues, both contentious and non-contentious. She advises on issues such as settlement agreements, family friendly rights, discrimination, disciplinary and grievance issues, managing attendance, Employment Tribunal claims, trade union issues, whistleblowing, redundancy, restructuring, corporate transactions, outsourcing, insourcing and TUPE. Her style is to listen to her client’s aims and then provide advice in a format to suit them on how the law can be deployed to reach those aims in the most effective and practical way. Karen has been a recommended lawyer in Legal 500 since 2013 and is recognised as a leading individual in the North West. Karen set up Bradshaw Trees Law in 2021, having worked as a Consultant Employment Partner at Analysis Legal LLP for 5 years. Prior to this, she set up and headed the employment team in the Manchester office of Shoosmiths LLP, and spent 10 years at Addleshaw Goddard LLP. Karen has also run training courses on employment law issues for MBL Seminars.

Bradshaw Trees Barn, Chatterton Lane, Mellor, Stockport, SK6 5NF

Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas

Employment

5.0/5 57 Client Reviews 57
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57 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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RM
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June 26, 2025 20250626100241

Excellent and compassionate

5

Karen was understanding and empathetic, but also very clear in her analysis of my situation and her advice on how best to deal with it. She reviewed the necessary paperwork swiftly and with great attention to detail, she then chased everything to ensure the final resolution came as quickly as possible. I would thoroughly recommend her.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Sanderson

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Gary
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June 24, 2025 20250624074924

Very helpful and personable

5

Karen acted on behalf of a number of my colleagues and I through the consultation period of being made redundant. Karen showed compassion, professionalism, understanding and flexibility in how she provided support throughout.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Sanderson

A representative from Bradshaw Trees Law Limited responded to this review on 24 June, 2025

Thanks Gary, much appreciated.

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June 17, 2025 20250617155416

Employment advice

5

Karen supported me throughout a redundancy process and was excellent throughout the entire process. Karen walked me through the agreement point by point, explaining all terms and ensuring I fully understood each section/clause. Karen made something of a daunting and challenging situation, very simple from the first conversation held. I would definitely recommend Karen/the team for anyone who needs Employment advice

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Sanderson

A representative from Bradshaw Trees Law Limited responded to this review on 17 June, 2025

Thank you for such a lovely review. Much appreciated.

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JC
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June 17, 2025 20250617155250

Employment Contract Advice

5

Karen came highly recommended by a colleague of mine and her professionalism and realistic down to earth manner did not disappoint. She diligently reviewed the contract line by line and recommended several improvements which would ultimately save both myself and the company employing me money - something not considered by the Firm's lawyers / HR function. The contract negotiations were concluded quickly and efficiently and I would not hesitate to recommend Karen to any of my friends or colleagues looking for a similar service.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Sanderson

A representative from Bradshaw Trees Law Limited responded to this review on 17 June, 2025

Thank you, much appreciated and please do refer Karen where possible

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MH
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March 06, 2025 20250306202717

Settlement Agreement Support

5

Bradshaw Trees, and Karen specifically, supported me in a settlement agreement process when my role was made redundant earlier this year. Despite being given very little notice due to a late change in my legal support, Karen swiftly, and knowledgeably guided me through every step of the process, handling the situation empathetically but with pragmatism and efficiency. As this was uncharted territory me, she was able to reassure me and to provide guidance with any concerns. A number of areas my employer had over looked in the Settlement agreement were also identified and managed through. Her support helped to make an otherwise challenging process far more bearable.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Sanderson

A representative from Bradshaw Trees Law Limited responded to this review on 21 March, 2025

Settlement agreements aren't always straightforward and we're delighted to have been of help. Thanks for a lovely review

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February 26, 2025 20250226102720

Brilliant professional assistance at a difficult time.

5

Karen and the team were wonderfully helpful, at a time when they were needed most. They explained everything clearly and gave me the confidence and reassurance required to deal with the situation.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Sanderson

A representative from Bradshaw Trees Law Limited responded to this review on 27 February, 2025

Thanks, we're so glad to have been able to help

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Anonymous
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February 24, 2025 20250224105218

Excellent, clear, supportive legal advice

5

Karen's advice was practical, clear, honest and direct. She took the stress out of a very difficult employment issue and quickly resolved it. Thank you Karen.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Sanderson

A representative from Bradshaw Trees Law Limited responded to this review on 27 February, 2025

Thanks, we always aim for an efficient and stress free resolution

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February 19, 2025 20250219111743

Friendly, kind and professional

5

Karen at Bradshaw Trees was a pleasure to deal with when instructed for employment advice. There was great communication, everyone was friendly and professional, and everything was dealt with promptly. Would not hesitate to recommend!

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Sanderson

A representative from Bradshaw Trees Law Limited responded to this review on 20 February, 2025

Thank you, very much appreciated

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KD
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December 19, 2024 20241219141723

Fantastic recommendation to Bradshaw tree law!

5

I was recommended Bradshaw Trees Law firm from a close friend and was not disappointed. Karen was fantastic in giving me her time and was able to turn around my situation in less than 1 week. She helped me finalise a settlement agreement I had with my employment and managed to improve the offer I had on the table slightly.

She was very diligent and reviewed my contract with me in a non-jargon way, and I felt very at ease with her. Karen had COVID and continued with the call, which demonstrated her unwavering commitment to her clients. I would highly recommend them as a firm. Although I do not wish to repeat going through another settlement, I would not hesitate to appoint Karen and her team.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Sanderson

A representative from Bradshaw Trees Law Limited responded to this review on 24 December, 2024

Thanks for a lovely review, it's very much appreciated.

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Cheryl
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November 04, 2024 20241104181805

Settlement Agreement

5

Karen helped out my husband when he went through a difficult redundancy last year. So when I was in this position I had no hesitation in reaching out to Karen for support. Friendly, professional advice putting me at ease right away. I would not hesitate to recommend to others.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Sanderson

A representative from Bradshaw Trees Law Limited responded to this review on 07 November, 2024

Thanks for the lovely review Cheryl. We're glad to have helped you both.

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About Karen Sanderson

Karen is a highly experienced employment lawyer advising companies, HR professionals, in-house lawyers, senior management and senior executives on a full range of employment issues, both contentious and non-contentious. She advises on issues such as settlement agreements, family friendly rights, discrimination, disciplinary and grievance issues, managing attendance, Employment Tribunal claims, trade union issues, whistleblowing, redundancy, restructuring, corporate transactions, outsourcing, insourcing and TUPE. Her style is to listen to her client’s aims and then provide advice in a format to suit them on how the law can be deployed to reach those aims in the most effective and practical way. Karen has been a recommended lawyer in Legal 500 since 2013 and is recognised as a leading individual in the North West. Karen set up Bradshaw Trees Law in 2021, having worked as a Consultant Employment Partner at Analysis Legal LLP for 5 years. Prior to this, she set up and headed the employment team in the Manchester office of Shoosmiths LLP, and spent 10 years at Addleshaw Goddard LLP. Karen has also run training courses on employment law issues for MBL Seminars.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Karen Sanderson

Address

Bradshaw Trees Law Limited

Bradshaw Trees Barn

Chatterton Lane

Mellor

Stockport

SK6 5NF



Phone 0161 5196810

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United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/09/03

19/06/25

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

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