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Anita Kalra
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Anita Kalra is an experienced employment law solicitor and the founder & managing director of Kalra Legal Group (KLG), a modern legal firm dedicated to protecting employee rights and supporting businesses across the UK.
After earning her law degree from Swansea University and completing her Legal Practice Course (LPC) at Cardiff University, Anita founded Kalra Legal Group in 2015 to create a law firm that combines legal expertise with a client-first approach, ensuring individuals and businesses receive practical and empathetic legal support.
Expertise in Employment Law.
With over a decade of experience, Anita has successfully represented employees and businesses in complex employment law disputes across the UK, including:
✔ Unfair dismissal claims
✔ Workplace discrimination (race, sex, disability, age)
✔ TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment)
✔ Unlawful deduction of wages & breach of contract
✔ Sexual harassment claims
✔ Maternity & pregnancy discrimination.
Anita has an impressive 90% success rate in handling maternity, pregnancy, and sex discrimination cases, ensuring that employees receive the justice and compensation they deserve. Many of her cases are successfully settled before reaching tribunal, helping clients secure favorable outcomes with minimal stress.
Legal Representation for Businesses & Executives.
Anita is a trusted legal advisor for CEOs, Managing Directors, and Senior Executives, helping resolve boardroom disputes, unfair dismissals, redundancy claims, and bonus disputes. She has successfully defended businesses of all sizes, from startups to multinational corporations, ensuring legal compliance and protecting business interests.
As a respected figure in employment law, Anita is frequently asked to chair or sit on disciplinary boards, providing independent legal expertise in workplace investigations.
Champion of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DE&I).
A strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), Anita conducts corporate training sessions on:
🔹 Unconscious bias & workplace discrimination
🔹 Legal compliance & HR best practices
🔹 Creating an inclusive work environment.
Client-Centered Approach.
Anita’s mission is to relieve the stress of legal disputes, offering clarity, expert guidance, and ethical legal solutions. She is passionate about protecting employee rights and helping businesses navigate complex workplace laws.
What Clients Say About Anita & KLG.
⭐ “Working with Anita has been a streamlined and stress-free experience. Her expertise and dedication are invaluable.”
⭐ “We can’t praise Anita enough. The KLG team has been absolutely fantastic!”
⭐ “Anita and her team provide exceptional legal advice with a passion and service unmatched by other firms. I highly recommend KLG for anyone seeking dedicated employment law specialists.”
Noticeable Cases for Employee
Anita has successfully represented senior executives, directors, HR professionals, and consultants in complex employment negotiations, contract disputes, and tribunal claims. Some of her notable achievements include:
✔ Negotiating a £250,000+ exit package for a Managing Director, securing an additional £120,000 bonus, a strong reference, and good leaver status.
✔ Successfully representing three claimants in an 8-day employment tribunal involving sex discrimination, race discrimination, and unfair dismissal, achieving a favorable outcome.
✔ Advising professional footballers on new contract terms, contract renewals, and strategic exit agreements, ensuring financial security and career progression.
✔ Winning cases on worker status and maternity pay disputes, ensuring that employees receive their legal entitlements and financial compensation.
✔ Successfully negotiating favorable exit agreements for CEOs, Managing Directors, Vice Presidents, and Senior Executives, securing substantial settlements and positive career transitions.
✔ Providing expert legal representation for HR Managers, Consultants, and business leaders, ensuring compliance with employment law and risk mitigation strategies.
Noticeable Cases for Businesses
Anita has successfully defended businesses across multiple industries, including charities, multinational corporations, healthcare providers, and retail companies, against complex employment law claims. Some of her notable cases include:
✔ Representing a large charity in a four-day employment tribunal, defending claims of redundancy, unfair dismissal, age discrimination, and unlawful deduction of wages.
✔ Defending a multinational corporation in a five-day tribunal hearing, successfully handling claims of race discrimination, unfair dismissal, unlawful wage deductions, and unpaid holiday pay.
✔ Acting for an international fashion company in a four-day case, defending allegations of unfair dismissal, whistleblowing retaliation, and age discrimination.
✔ Defending a leading care home in a three-day tribunal, challenging claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
✔ Representing a catering company in a complex whistleblowing dispute, ensuring compliance with employment laws and safeguarding business interests.
✔ Defending a national cleaning company in a two-day hearing, successfully disputing claims of race and religious discrimination.
✔ Providing legal defense for a diverse range of businesses, including doctor’s surgeries, schools, hair salons, management consultancy firms, and care homes, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and mitigating legal risks.
Personal Interests
Beyond the Law
Anita is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, community engagement, and social impact. She is an active member of the Women’s Holyport Cricket Team, embracing both teamwork and competition.
Outside of work, Anita dedicates her time to philanthropy and social causes. She actively fundraises for SmartWorks, a charity that helps women gain confidence and professional support as they re-enter the workforce. She is also part of the One Family Global Investor Circle, supporting initiatives to end child sex trafficking and help survivors rebuild their lives.
Most importantly, Anita loves spending quality time with her children, exploring new places, and embracing new adventures together.
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