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11KBW
Blackstone Chambers
Cloisters
Littleton Chambers
Old Square Chambers
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Devereux
Essex Court Chambers
Matrix Chambers
Outer Temple Chambers
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42BR Barristers
Doughty Street Chambers

Leading Silks

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Robin Allen KC – Cloisters ‘A brilliant barrister who remains in control of all situations,  commanding respect with his manner and knowledge.’
Andrew Burns KC –Devereux 'He is a very user-friendly silk, with a great manner with clients, and is also very commercial and meticulous.'
Bruce Carr KC –Devereux 'A phenomenal leader, and a fluent and assured advocate who clearly has the respect of the courts.'
David Craig KC – Essex Court Chambers 'He is authoritative but very engaging and delivers advice in a practical and clear way.'
Tom Croxford KC – Blackstone Chambers 'A formidable advocate who inspires confidence in clients.'
Paul Epstein KC –Cloisters 'He oozes authority in and out of court.'
Michael Ford KC – Old Square Chambers 'A master of labour law. His intelligence is off the charts and he always thinks ten steps ahead. Watching him cross examine on his feet in court is magical - he has the judges dancing to his tune and responds eloquently to very challenging questions.'
Caspar Glyn KC –Cloisters 'Caspar is a tenacious, courageous, charming and compelling advocate. He is tactically astute and has a good instinct for the arguments which will grab judges.'
Paul Goulding KC –Blackstone Chambers 'Paul's advocacy is extremely strong. He is an impressive and formidable lawyer.'
Diya Sen Gupta KC – Blackstone Chambers 'Diya knows employment law inside out. She is insightful and strategic in her approach, with a pragmatic and approachable air. She impresses in court, and delivers amazing results - a genuine superhero of the barrister world.'
Lord Hendy KC – Old Square Chambers 'A man who knows collective labour law inside out. He is able to charm a court.'
Andrew Hochhauser KC – Essex Court Chambers 'Andrew is a crystal-clear thinker, who is rigorous in his approach to investigations and brings vim and vigour along the way. A very experienced individual with an eye for detail and a formidable style.'
Schona Jolly KC – Cloisters 'Schona is fearless - a hands-on and details-oriented leader. She is a superb cross-examiner and an all-round great advocate.'
Sean Jones KC – 11KBW 'Sean is a deliberate and considered advocate. He takes time to understand what the Judge will want to know, and delivers submissions in an erudite yet accessible manner. His ability to distill complex issues into simple concepts is his superpower.'
James Laddie KC – Matrix Chambers 'He is a class act and never misses a point. He is robust in the advice he gives and above all, he is very effective. Clients love him.'
Gavin Mansfield KC – Littleton Chambers 'A silk who is willing to roll his sleeves up and is extremely commercial. He has a style judges love.'
Karon Monaghan KC – Matrix Chambers 'She is a formidable silk.'
Jane Mulcahy KC – Blackstone Chambers 'A class act.'
Daniel Oudkerk KC – Essex Court Chambers 'Daniel is a great tactician and an exceptional silk. A go-to name for team move cases.'
David Reade KC – Littleton Chambers 'A tremendous barrister.'
Dinah Rose KC –Blackstone Chambers
Oliver Segal KC – Old Square Chambers 'A silk with complete mastery of facts and law.'
Andrew Short KC – Outer Temple Chambers 'He always gets the results he wants.'
Daniel Stilitz KC – 11KBW 'Daniel is a formidable advocate, who has mastery of all aspects of employment law. His oral and written submissions are an exemplar of measured, clear, eloquent, focused and compelling argument: they manage to combine a grasp of the fundamental principles with a sharp attention to detail.'
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Selwyn Bloch KC – Littleton Chambers 'An expert in his field.'
Keith Bryant KC – Outer Temple Chambers 'Keith is impressive in cross-examination.'
Catherine Callaghan KC – Blackstone Chambers
Tom Coghlin KC – Cloisters 'A silk with an erudite mind, who is a forensic and methodical cross examiner and a strong and persuasive influencer.'
Ben Collins KC – Old Square Chambers 'A silk who provides high quality, commercially sound advice.'
Ben Cooper KC  – Old Square Chambers 'He has a razor-sharp mind.'
Betsan Criddle KC  – Old Square Chambers 'Betsan is unflappable. She has excellent technical skills and instills confidence with her incisive advice.'
Simon Devonshire KC – 11KBW 'Simon is absolutely excellent on his feet - he presents persuasively and confidently but not arrogantly and he has great judgement, in terms of the points to push in a hearing. He is also strategic, great with clients, very responsive and hands-on.'
Jason Galbraith-Marten KC – Cloisters 'An exceptional tribunal advocate with very high client care standards.'
Paul Gott KC – Fountain Court Chambers 'An intellectually sharp silk.'
Richard Leiper KC – 11KBW 'Richard has brilliant oratory skills. He is totally unflappable, always fully prepared and a great strategist. One of the best.'
Akash Nawbatt KC – Devereux 'He has a firm but charming style of advocacy, and is a real expert in whistleblowing and discrimination issues.'
Katharine Newton KC – Old Square Chambers 'Katharine is a brilliant tactician, agile on her feet and very hard-working.'
Paul Nicholls KC –4 New Square 'Paul has a samurai sword of a mind that cuts immediately to the key issues. A brilliant and incisive intellect.'
Stuart Ritchie KC – Fountain Court Chambers
Daphne Romney KC – Cloisters 'She is a leader in the field of equal pay. A class act at the top of her game.'
Mohinderpal Sethi KC – Littleton Chambers 'He is great at thinking outside the box and presenting novel arguments.'
Nicholas Siddall KC – Littleton Chambers 'An exceptional all-rounder. His intellect and ability to quickly grasp the issues in a case are unparalleled.'
Adam Solomon KC – Littleton Chambers 'He has exceptional people skills.'
Mark Sutton KC – Old Square Chambers 'Mark has a superb client manner, and his cross-examination is a joy to observe.'
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Andrew Allen KC – Outer Temple Chambers 'Andrew is an incredibly charming and persuasive barrister.'
Charles Ciumei KC – Essex Court Chambers 'He is very diligent and has a great strategic mind.'
Rachel Crasnow KC – Cloisters 'She provides focused and practical advice.'
Kate Gallafent KC – Blackstone Chambers 'Kate is in a class of her own. She is a tremendously gifted lawyer and also a uniquely brilliant asset as a team player. She has outstanding gifts of perception regarding witnesses and how to question them.'
Paul Gilroy KC – Littleton Chambers 'His advocacy is supreme. He has a very gentle and engaging manner which belies his intellect.'
Dale Martin KC – Littleton Chambers 'Dale has an astute legal mind with a meticulous eye for detail. He manages intricate proceedings with command and finesse. He is unflappable in litigious proceedings.'
Alice Mayhew KC – Devereux 'Alice has a brain the size of a planet, lashings of common sense and a warmth and charm that she deploys to great effect. She is a fantastic advocate, able to find a solution in the most complex of issues, and is articulate and persuasive on her feet.'
Jane McCafferty KC – 11KBW 'The court room is her stage. She is all across the detail and she wields the law like a scalpel. Clients feel particularly reassured when Jane is on their side.'
John Mehrzad KC – Fountain Court Chambers
Julian Milford KC – 11KBW 'Julian has an incredible intellect, and he is exceptionally responsive and personable. A pleasure to instruct and a privilege to have on your side.'
Anya Proops KC – 11KBW 'Her unrivalled expertise in both discrimination and privacy matters make her a go-to silk on high profile and highly sensitive employment cases. A joy to work with, and an iron fist in a velvet glove.'
Mathew Purchase KC – Matrix Chambers 'A silk who provides thoughtful and concise advice.'
Daniel Tatton-Brown KC – Littleton Chambers ‘Daniel is a hugely experienced silk. His cross-examination is tenacious and effective.’
Adam Tolley KC –Fountain Court Chambers 'Adam is an excellent silk.'
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Rehana Azib KC – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Rehana is authoritative and radiates confidence. A very bright and fearsome advocate.'
Nicola Braganza KC – Garden Court Chambers 'Nicola is a fantastic cross-examiner. She's hugely empathetic and wonderful with vulnerable clients.'
Edward Brown KC – Essex Court Chambers 'He is unflappable, very intelligent and direct in his advice.'
Simon Cheetham KC  – Old Square Chambers 'He is very approachable and has the ability to put witnesses at ease.'
Jonathan Cohen KC – Littleton Chambers
Carol Davis KC – Littleton Chambers 'Her cross-examination skills are excellent and combine an incisive, forensic approach with a calm and authoritative manner that treats witnesses with respect but is highly effective.'
James Goudie KC – 11KBW
Ivan Hare KC – Blackstone Chambers
Robert Howe KC –Blackstone Chambers 'A silk with the ear of the court.'
Jeremy Lewis KC – Littleton Chambers 'His grasp of the practical aspects of employment tribunal litigation is a marvel. He has a Trojan work ethic.'
Aileen McColgan KC – 11KBW 'A very effective advocate, who is hugely knowledgeable on all matters relating to discrimination.'
Angus Moon KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Angus is an expert in his field. He is quick on his feet and has a sensitive manner with vulnerable clients.'
Ijeoma Omambala KC  – Old Square Chambers 'A well-prepared and composed advocate.'
Deshpal Panesar KC  – Old Square Chambers 'Deshpal is incisive, approachable and focused.'
Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC – 11KBW 'Marcus' cross-examination is laser sharp, and he can go up through the gears as needed with witnesses who try and take him on. Judges love him.'
Tom Poole KC – 3 Hare Court 'He is brilliant with clients, commercially minded and pro-active.'
Niran de Silva KC – Littleton Chambers 'Niran is compelling in cross-examination, and he is good at dealing with difficult witnesses.'
Rebecca Tuck KC – Old Square Chambers 'Rebecca is a very astute practitioner. Clients love her determination and her careful planning makes her a devastating cross examiner.'
Ed Williams KC – Cloisters 'An immensely skilled advocate. He is a true team player and very persuasive in court.'

2023 Silks

Katherine Apps KC – 39 Essex Chambers 'Her combination of intellect and interpersonal understanding is exactly what you need in a case.'
Claire Darwin KC – Matrix Chambers 'Claire has a real ability to get her head around very complex factual and legal issues quickly, and work out what matters and what does not matter. She takes controls of hearings in a firm but constructive way, with crisp advocacy.'
Kathleen Donnelly KC – Henderson Chambers ‘Tenacious, tactically astute and great with witnesses.’
Iris Ferber KC – 42BR Barristers 'Iris is a star. Her advocacy is measured, respectful and forensic. Superb in every way.'
Niazi Fetto KC  - 2 Temple Gardens 'Niazi is quick to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the client's case and his oral and written advice is always crystal clear. His knowledge and understanding of the case law in the niche area of claims relating to discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief is outstanding.'
Eleena Misra KC – Old Square Chambers 'A silk with an amazing intellect. Her advocacy is measured, she is fantastic on her feet, and clients feel very safe with her.'
Nadia Motraghi KC – Old Square Chambers 'A great strategist who is superb with clients.'
Sheryn Omeri KC – Cloisters 'Sheryn is a fearless advocate, always willing to get stuck in for the fight. She is always exceptionally thorough and well prepared. She exudes confidence and in turn makes clients feel confident in her hands.'
Laura Prince KC – Matrix Chambers 'She has a very sharp eye for what will win a case.'
Akua Reindorf KC – Cloisters 'Akua deploys a calm authority to clients, opponents and judges born out of her extremely detailed knowledge of black letter law, her fluency in advocacy and her eye for strategy.'
Tom Richards KC – Blackstone Chambers 'Tom is a strategic thinker, and his calm yet direct advocacy style is very effective.'

Leading Juniors

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Sophie Belgrove – 11KBW 'Sophie is one of the clearest thinkers at the Bar; she misses nothing, she grasps the significance of everything.'
Lucy Bone – Littleton Chambers 'A forceful advocate with fierce energy and commitment who fights her client's corner.'
Louise Chudleigh  – Old Square Chambers 'A cogent advocate, with an exceptionally strong work ethic.'
Carolyn D’Souza – Cloisters 'Carolyn is a truly stellar barrister with a razor-sharp mind.'
Andrew Edge – 11KBW 'A junior with a very sharp brain who is all over the detail.'
Peter Edwards –Devereux 'An extremely dedicated and personable barrister.'
Patrick Halliday – 11KBW 'Patrick presents his cases in a beguilingly calm and logical style, drawing in the panel and winning them round without realising they ever doubted the strength of the case. He is a hugely capable advocate, whilst also charming clients with his plain speaking and good nature.'
Edward Kemp – Matrix Chambers 'Edward is highly intelligent, dedicated, and tenacious. He judges his tribunal well and adjusts his advocacy accordingly. Good with clients.'
Thomas Kibling – Matrix Chambers 'He is practical, commercially very astute, robust when needed, and not afraid of a challenge. He is focussed, sees the wood despite the trees, and very responsive.'
Dee Masters – Cloisters 'A compelling advocate, and a real gem. She is always super prepared and confident.'
Claire McCann –Cloisters ‘She fights the client’s corner brilliantly in the tribunal in the face of unexpected and bizarre arguments, never losing her cool and always staying in control. She is absolutely the person to have on your side.’
Christopher Milsom – Cloisters 'He knows the law inside out.'
Sam Neaman – Littleton Chambers 'His advocacy is pin-point accurate, agile and impressive. A force to be reckoned with.'
Jane Russell – Essex Court Chambers 'Jane brings fantastic energy to a case. She is steely in the tribunal, but calm and measured in conference.'
Jude Shepherd – 42BR Barristers ‘Jude's advocacy is exceptional. She is very experienced in discrimination matters, and her down-to-earth style and calm assuredness means she is a go-to for the most sensitive of matters.'
Matthew Sheridan – Littleton Chambers 'An absolute junior superstar.'
David Stephenson – Doughty Street Chambers 'David is an expert on complex and novel discrimination claims. He has a bold and pleasing advocacy style, and is a great strategist, always thinking four steps ahead.'
Melanie Tether – Old Square Chambers 'Melanie has an encyclopaedic knowledge of equal pay. She fearlessly fights for her clients, and is composed in cross-examination.'
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Kate Balmer –Devereux 'She is robust in her advice, and a great advocate in court.'
Lydia Banerjee – Littleton Chambers 'Lydia is strategic and client-centric. She has a tactical edge that brings practical solutions to the legal proceedings and beyond. She has a compelling advocacy style.'
Elaine Banton – 7BR 'Elaine is formidable in the tribunal. Her advocacy is excellent, and she is tenacious and strong. Clients like her style.'
Talia Barsam – Devereux
Laura Bell – Devereux 'Laura's advocacy is tenacious, she is able to grapple with complex factual disputes and present them with determination. Her systematic, rigorous, and effective cross-examination of witnesses is impressive. She is a force to be reckoned with in tribunal.'
Sarah Bowen – 3PB 'Sarah is very sharp and tenacious. She has a persuasive yet elegant advocacy style, and is a devil in cross examination.'
David Brook –Henderson Chambers 'An absolute master of his craft.'
Tom Brown – Cloisters 'A highly strategic junior with a forensic approach to his cases.'
Catherine Casserley – Cloisters 'Catherine is superb. She prepares meticulously, is incredibly responsive, and shows absolute mastery of discrimination matters.'
Thomas Cordrey – Devereux 'A sensible junior, who is a safe pair of hands. Clients like him.'
Shane Crawford – Five Paper 'His style of advocacy is impressive, practical and achieves results. He does not take bad points and hence always has the ear of the judge. He is methodical and meticulous.'
Naomi Cunningham – Outer Temple Chambers 'Naomi is extremely clever and insightful. Her advocacy is calm and determined and she uses her legal knowledge with precision.'
Charlotte Davies – Littleton Chambers 'Charlotte is highly intelligent, and her advocacy is far beyond her year of call. Wonderful with clients.'
Ronnie Dennis – 11KBW 'He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and his ability to master the facts of a case is exceptional. A future KC.'
Olivia-Faith Dobbie –Cloisters 'Olivia is a fantastic advocate, who handles the most difficult cases with aplomb and inspires confidence in the client.'
Tim Goodwin  – Littleton Chambers 'Tim is a robust and confident advocate. He has an eye for detail but is also pragmatic and commercial, and always fights his client's corner.'
Paras Gorasia – Old Square Chambers 'His advocacy is nuanced and thoughtful, and he is robustly analytical in his approach.'
Georgina Hirsch – Devereux 'Georgina's advice is clever and insightful, and on her feet she is well prepared, persuasive and quick witted. Clients feel she's part of their team and she inspires confidence.'
Tom Kirk  – Old Square Chambers ‘Tom is always meticulously prepared. He also has a good perception of the mood of the tribunal so able to judge effective strategy on cross-examination.’
Michael Lee – 11KBW 'He has a sharp mind, builds a good rapport with the judge and is excellent at thinking on his feet.'
Naomi Ling – Outer Temple Chambers 'A super-bright junior. Her advocacy is elegant and effective, and her manner is engaging and to the point.'
Louise Mankau – Doughty Street Chambers 'Her confident and grounded style puts her professional and lay clients at ease, and her technical abilities and attention to detail are first class.'
Saul Margo – Outer Temple Chambers 'An urbane junior who can strip a case down to salient points and provide focused, high quality advice.'
Paul Michell –Cloisters
David Mitchell – 39 Essex Chambers 'David has a very deep knowledge of all elements of employment law. He is a devastating cross-examiner and a superb advocate.'
Jack Mitchell – Old Square Chambers 'He is an authority on whistleblowing claims. He is personable, gives his clients confidence and reasonable on his feet.'
Robert Moretto  – Old Square Chambers 'He is a highly experienced employment lawyer. He is measured and careful, excellent in tribunal, and in dealing sensitively with litigants in person.'
Nicola Newbegin – Old Square Chambers 'Nicola stands out for her thoroughness, fantastic eye for detail and strategy, determination, and client-friendly approach.'
Declan O’Dempsey –Cloisters 'A resolute advocate who builds good rapport with judges.'
Michael Salter – 42BR Barristers 'An extremely user-friendly junior with an encyclopedic knowledge of employment law.'
Antony Sendall – Littleton Chambers 'He is a master orator on his feet, delivering with panache.'
Lydia Seymour – Outer Temple Chambers 'Lydia is formidable. A silk in waiting.'
Hannah Slarks –11KBW 'Hannah is excellent. She is very experienced in discrimination matters, with excellent technical skills. She is incredibly responsive and brilliant with clients - she is clearly operating beyond her year of call.'
Andrew Smith – 11KBW 'A clear, robust and persuasive advocate.'
Jamie Susskind – 11KBW 'Jamie is an exceptional barrister. He has a knack for cutting through complexity to simplify things and make a point far more persuasive than many of his peers. He is always responsive. His advocacy is also superb.'
Rebecca Thomas – 42BR Barristers ‘Rebecca is a brilliant barrister. She is resourceful and formidable when representing clients at employment tribunals.'
Will Young – Outer Temple Chambers 'Will is an outstanding barrister. His strategic judgement in extremely difficult cases is excellent, and he is quick to gain the trust of clients.'
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Sheila Aly - The Barrister Group 'Sheila is unflappable in court. A robust cross-examiner who is very quick at thinking on her feet.'
Daniel Barnett – Outer Temple Chambers 'He is fearsome in cross-examination and leaves no stone unturned.'
Rachel Barrett – Cloisters 'An outstanding barrister who is thorough in her work.'
Sophia Berry – Littleton Chambers 'An extremely effective strategist.'
Jason Braier – 42BR Barristers 'Jason's advocacy is effortless, persuasive, compelling, sharp, clear, and succinct. His technical knowledge is second to none. An incredibly bright junior.'
Joseph Bryan – Littleton Chambers 'Joseph is an incredibly astute litigator. He dissects the issues very easily, is incredibly well-prepared, and is a master of cross-examination. His approach with instructing solicitors and clients alike is exemplary.'
Alice Carse – 4 Pump Court 'Alice is a confident advocate, who is always very well prepared and insightful, so her cross examination is on-point and effective. She develops a strong rapport with clients.'
Jen Coyne - Monckton Chambers 'Jen is a confident and skilled advocate. She is always well-prepared but is also able to think on her feet. She offers pragmatic, strategic and practical advice in a down-to-earth manner and accessible format.'
Jesse Crozier – Devereux 'Jesse has an abundance of charm, with the intelligence and skill to back it up. His advocacy is a masterclass in persuasion.'
Matthew Curtis - 3PB 'His cross examination is pointed but not combative - a silent assassin in his advocacy.'
Jonathan Davies – 42BR Barristers 'He has excellent critical analysis, so you trust that if he agrees with something, it has merit.'
Katherine Eddy – 11KBW 'Very thorough, analytical, meticulous and hands-on in preparing for trial. She is strong on her feet.'
Tom Gillie – Matrix Chambers 'Tom is an excellent advocate. He has a clear, punchy style, is never fazed and can deliver hard advice with grace. He has the ear of the court. A silk in the making.'
Laura Gould - Old Square Chambers 'A star of the future.'
Lucinda Harris – Devereux 'Lucinda is utterly brilliant – she’s really clever and not afraid to roll her sleeves up. A joy to work with.'
Georgia Hicks – Devereux 'Georgia is an incredibly detailed, staunch litigator, with a very sensible and commercial approach to matters. Her cross-examination is second to none.'
Matthew Hodson – Gatehouse Chambers 'A steady and authoritative junior who is a good performer in court.'
Harini Iyengar – 11KBW 'A pragmatic and empathetic barrister.'
Matt Jackson - Cloisters 'He is super intelligent, and knows employment law inside out.'
Caroline Jennings – No5 Barristers’ Chambers
Spencer Keen – Old Square Chambers 'Spencer has innovative arguments. He has a direct and confident approach, and profound knowledge of discrimination law.'
Sinead King - The Barrister Group 'Sinead's understanding of the law is exceptional, and her ability to focus on the issues that need to be argued is impressive.'
Peter Linstead – Outer Temple Chambers 'He is very approachable but probing in cross examination but in a way that the witness does not see the killer questions coming.'
George Molyneaux – Blackstone Chambers 'George is extremely responsive, organised and thorough. His attention to detail is impeccable.'
Karen Moss – 3PB 'Her knowledge, advocacy and experience in employment and discrimination law far exceed her year of call. Her command of the court room and even the most difficult of judges and opponents is admirable.'
Martina Murphy – Outer Temple Chambers 'Martina is a very astute tactician and a highly effective cross-examiner.'
Tom Ogg –11KBW 'He is excellent in employment cases involving financial services.'
Rupert Paines – 11KBW 'Rupert has great judgement, commercial common sense and his work is always of the highest calibre.'
Louise Price – Doughty Street Chambers 'Louise is powerful, persuasive and impactful. A gifted junior.'
Sebastian Purnell – Devereux 'A real team player, self-sufficient, well-prepared. A brilliant advocate who punches above his weight.'
Bayo Randle – Devereux 'He is technically astute, commercially focused and pragmatic. He is diligent with his preparation, and has a very natural and persuasive advocacy style. Clients love him.'
Laura Robinson - 42BR Barristers ‘Laura’s technical knowledge of employment law is second to none, and she is always extremely well-prepared.’
Zac Sammour – 11KBW 'A real fighter, a deadly weapon and someone you most certainly want in your corner.'
Ming-Yee Shiu – Littleton Chambers 'Ming-Yee is very talented and highly analytical.'
James Bickford Smith – Littleton Chambers 'He is unflappable and his tactical input is highly valued.'
Rosalie Snocken  – Old Square Chambers 'Rosalie is highly astute, very good at dealing with nervous witnesses, and is an excellent communicator.'
Madeline Stanley – Old Square Chambers 'Madeline is a great advocate - she is detail-oriented and technically excellent. An incredibly sharp junior.'
Mark Stephens – Gatehouse Chambers 'A rare talent who is worth his weight in gold.'
Paul Strelitz –Gatehouse Chambers 'He is hugely pragmatic and a robust advocate. He can be challenging without alienating the judge.'
Nicholas Toms – Doughty Street Chambers 'He is very committed, and inspires confidence in clients that he is on their side. A very methodical barrister.'
Marianne Tutin – Devereux 'A very impressive junior, who is always on top of the details and provides strategic advice.'
Catherine Urquhart – 42BR Barristers 'Catherine has an outstanding analytical mind. She is keen to do her best on behalf of the client and approaches claims with a fighting mentality. She is well balanced and thoughtful in terms of strategy.'
Robin White – Old Square Chambers 'A razor-sharp cross-examiner.'
Kieran Wilson – Littleton Chambers 'Kieran is a top rate draftsman, lethal when it comes to cross examination, and hugely intelligent. He is utterly superb.'
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Aysha Ahmad – 42BR Barristers 'A brilliant cross-examiner who fights her cases.'
Grahame Anderson – Littleton Chambers 'He is a clear communicator and an effective cross-examiner. An incredibly talented junior.'
Kate Annand – Doughty Street Chambers 'An astute and knowledgeable junior, whose meticulous case preparation instantly gains the trust of clients.'
Charlene Ashiru – Littleton Chambers 'A polished and professional barrister.'
Amritpal Bachu – 42BR Barristers ‘He is empathetic and incredibly knowledgeable. A skilful cross-examiner.’
Gus Baker –Outer Temple Chambers 'A junior punching far above his weight.'
Helen Bell – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Helen is a quick thinker and a superb advocate. She is highly persuasive and effective on her feet.'
Rajiv Bhatt – Gatehouse Chambers 'He is confident and articulate before the tribunal, and unflustered under questioning. He has an eye for a good point. He's brilliant on his feet.'
Victoria Brown – Outer Temple Chambers 'She knows the law backwards but holds her brightness lightly, and is a great asset when in the trenches of long running litigation.'
Gregory Burke – 7BR 'Gregory is particularly knowledgeable in cases of disability discrimination. He puts clients at ease from the start and is a formidable cross examiner.'
Stephen Butler – Outer Temple Chambers 'Stephen has an admirable unflappability. He gets to grips with the legal issues quickly, is very responsive, and his client care is exceptional.'
Chris Canning – 7BR 'Chris has exceptional attention to detail, and is able to quickly get to the heart of even the most complex of issues. He is very tenacious, excellent on his feet, and a pleasure to work with.'
Susan Chan – 42BR Barristers 'Susan is extremely personable and makes put her clients at ease from the start. She can deal with the most aggressive and evasive parties in a calm and intelligent manner.'
Nikolas Clarke – Field Court Chambers 'An unflappable junior, whose calm nature belies his forensic cross examination skills.'
Tom Cross – 11KBW 'His analysis is unparalleled at his level of call.'
Robert Cumming – 2 Temple Gardens 'Robert is very personable. He provides pragmatic advice, and is great at seeing the bigger picture.'
Jake Davies – Five Paper 'Jake is very good at getting to grips with facts quickly. He has a reassuring manner.'
Kerenza Davis –Blackstone Chambers 'Kerenza is a brilliant, persuasive advocate with a wonderful manner with both clients and judges. She is fiercely intelligent, and an excellent case strategist and commercial thinker.'
Laith Dilaimi  – Old Square Chambers 'He is extremely good on technical areas of law, and his opponents are left thumbing their way through textbooks just to keep up with him.'
Benjamin Gray – Littleton Chambers 'An efficient junior who goes the extra mile and is very personable with clients.'
David Green - 12 King's Bench Walk 'David's advocacy is erudite, assured and reasoned. He is entirely unflappable on his feet even in the most trying of situations. He has fantastic technical acumen.'
James Green – Littleton Chambers 'He is very responsive and his advocacy is always lucid and succinct.'
Mark Green – 3PB 'Mark always has a command of the details of a case. A fantastic cross-examiner with extensive knowledge of employment law.'
Anna Greenley – Devereux 'A junior who stands out for her analytical skills, her tenacity, proactivity, work ethic and ability to win over clients, judges and instructing solicitors. She is highly persuasive.'
Beth Grossman – Doughty Street Chambers 'She is fiercely intelligent, commanding in her advocacy and demonstrates knowledge and experience far beyond her year of call.'
Hollie Higgins – Blackstone Chambers 'A super-bright junior. She is very diligent, and comes up with practical, sensible solutions. Her advocacy is first-rate and judges like her approach.'
Orlando Holloway – 42BR Barristers 'Orlando is a class act. He isn't afraid to pursue challenging tactical positions, puts witnesses at ease and often shines brightly against his opponents.'
Darryl Hutcheon – Matrix Chambers 'A personable and empathetic junior with a measured approach.'
Sara Ibrahim – Gatehouse Chambers 'Sara is always well-prepared for hearings, and her steady hand in navigating the vagaries of the employment tribunal system is always a great source of comfort.'
Ruth Kennedy – 11KBW 'A fantastic advocate. She's pragmatic, commercial, clients love her and she can be depended upon to deliver work of the highest calibre.'
Rad Kohanzad – Old Square Chambers 'Rad is a passionate advocate. His cross-examination is impressive and he is very familiar with the Employment Appeal Tribunal.'
Georgina Leadbetter – Littleton Chambers
Alex Line - Outer Temple Chambers 'Alex is an absolutely safe pair of hands. He's always thoroughly prepared and is able to think on his feet and react to the moment.'
Chesca Lord – Cloisters 'A junior who demonstrates great clarity of thought.'
Craig Ludlow – 3PB 'Craig is an exceptional advocate. He leaves no stone unturned and inspires confidence in clients.'
Gordon Menzies – Six Pump Court
Leslie Millin – Farrar’s Building 'A robust advocate who builds good client rapport.'
Bibek Mukherjee  – Essex Court Chambers 'He is responsive and gives solid, practical advice.'
Caroline Musgrave-Cohen – Cloisters 'She easily demystifies even the most complex legal issues so that clients can fully understand the advice she is giving.'
Samuel Nicholls – Devereux 'An excellent cross-examiner, who is practical and demonstrates good commercial judgement.'
Adam Ohringer – Cloisters 'Adam has an impressive ability to provide strategic and pragmatic solutions to often difficult and complex situations, providing clear advice that is commercially sound with confidence and authority. He is a pleasure to work with and very well liked by clients.'
Darshan Patel – Old Square Chambers 'A sensible and pragmatic junior.'
John Platts-Mills – Devereux 'He has a great manner with clients, cutting through to the nub of the issue very quickly. A talented and promising junior.'
Millie Polimac – Five Paper 'A very responsive and proactive junior.'
Laura Redman - Cloisters 'She is a balanced and thoughtful advocate, who is very detail-oriented.'
David Renton – Garden Court Chambers
Nathan Roberts – Matrix Chambers 'He is fiercely bright, incredibly hard working, meticulous, strategic and fights to win. Clients love him.'
Alexander Robson – Littleton Chambers 'He is a consummate all-rounder.'
Celia Rooney – Blackstone Chambers 'She has guts, focus, drive and intellect.'
Tim Sheppard – No5 Barristers’ Chambers 'Tim is very approachable. He isn't fazed by complicated matters and he is a very calming presence at hearings. Clients love him.'
Mukhtiar Singh – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Mukhtiar is strong, emphatic and fantastic on the law. Clients love him.'
Paul Skinner – Matrix Chambers
Michael Sprack – 1MCB
Safia Tharoo – 42BR Barristers 'Tribunals respond well to her advocacy. She has excellent judgement. Clients adore her.'
Benjamin Uduje – 42BR Barristers 'Benjamin is assured in his style; his calmness and considered approach makes him an asset in any case he is involved in. He is ever-responsive and provides unparalleled levels of support.'
Victoria von Wachter – 5 Essex Chambers 'A tenacious advocate who provides sound legal advice.'
Andrew Watson – Cloisters 'He is a fierce litigator.'
Tim Welch – 42BR Barristers 'A strong advocate who is able to put the client at ease.'
Sarah Wilkinson – Blackstone Chambers 'Sarah has a purposeful and pragmatic approach in tricky situations. She considers all angles and provides strategic advice.'
James Williams –Henderson Chambers 'James is exceptionally committed and very diligent. He's brilliant at formulating strategies.'
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Nick Bidnell-Edwards – 42BR Barristers ‘He is highly personable, diligent and client-friendly.'
Daniel Brown – 3PB ‘He is a safe pair of hands in the employment tribunal and clients are comfortable with him.’
Nathaniel Caiden –Cloisters 'Nathaniel is extremely calm, practical and organised. His cross examination style is very effective and he is reassuring and friendly with witnesses.'
Gillian Crew – 42BR Barristers ‘She is able to think on her feet and deal with anything that the tribunal throws at her. She is pragmatic, and her advocacy is thoughtful, precise and punchy.’
Grace Cullen – Six Pump Court 'Grace is incisive and persuasive.'
Hannah Curtain – Henderson Chambers 'A very knowledgeable barrister who provides efficient, pragmatic and grounded advice to clients.'
Jennifer Danvers –Cloisters 'She grasps matters quickly and her advice is clear, concise and direct.'
Imogen Egan– Outer Temple Chambers ‘Imogen is assiduous and affable.'
Joseph England – 3PB 'An extremely meticulous junior.'
Emma Foubister – Matrix Chambers 'Emma is very smart, and her advocacy style is clear and effective.'
Lauren Godfrey – Gatehouse Chambers 'Lauren is astute, pragmatic and thorough. He works well with clients and provides practical solutions.'
Mark Greaves – Matrix Chambers
Daniel Hobbs – 5 Essex Chambers 'Daniel is always a safe pair of hands. He gets on top of the evidence quickly and provides commercial and timely advice.'
Daniel Isenberg –11KBW 'A robust and talented advocate with tremendous attention to detail.'
Benjamin Jones  – Old Square Chambers 'He goes above and beyond to deliver the very best results.'
Max Lansman - Field Court Chambers 'Max is a charismatic barrister. He has a way of getting to the heart of a case, and inspires confidence in clients and those instructing him.'
Andrew Legg – Essex Court Chambers 'A junior with an engaging persona that enables him to get judges onside.'
Paul Livingston – Outer Temple Chambers 'He is articulate and knowledgeable, good on his feet and his court manner is exceptional.'
Peter Lockley –11KBW
Andrew MacPhail – 3PB 'A measured and methodical advocate.'
Tom Mountford – Blackstone Chambers 'Tom is a very confident advocate.'
Rachel Owusu-Agyei – Old Square Chambers 'A diligent junior with exceptional strategic awareness.'
Nigel Porter –11KBW 'His advocacy is stunning, but he is also very good with clients and witnesses and able to put them at ease while remaining firm.'
Navid Pourghazi – Blackstone Chambers 'He is a wise, clever, knowledgeable lawyer. He is also a team player par excellence - he has an instinctive knowledge for what his lay and professional clients want, and he is extremely proactive in his approach.'
Ghazaleh Rezaie – 12 King’s Bench Walk 'Ghazaleh is a superstar. She is fantastic with lay clients, razor sharp on the law and a fierce advocate.'
Adam Ross – Old Square Chambers 'Adam is exceptionally thorough and detailed, leaving no stone unturned. His knowledge of the relevant legislation is immense and he has a fantastic ability to explain this to clients with legal ease. His advocacy is formidable.'
Matthew Sellwood – Devereux 'Matthew is a very capable barrister who can hold a room and demands attention of judges as well as the panel. He is thorough and pragmatic.'
Nick Singer – 42BR Barristers 'A responsive junior who takes a forensic approach to the detail of each case.'
Jessica Smeaton – No5 Barristers’ Chambers 'Jessica is always immaculately prepared. Her advocacy style is calm and incisive, and her advice is succinct and clear.'
Emma Sole – Farrar’s Building 'Emma is an excellent advocate, approachable and very thorough.'
Sam Stevens – 2 Temple Gardens 'He combines a natural authority with a reassuring manner.'
Amy Stroud – 42BR Barristers 'Amy is exceptional at cross-examination.'
Joel Wallace – Littleton Chambers 'A junior who puts witnesses at ease.'
Sam Way – Devereux 'An approachable junior with a poised demeanour.'
Eleanor Wheeler – 42BR Barristers 'Eleanor has a highly commercial approach, and her advice is practical and straightforward.'

Rising Stars

Jack Castle – Henderson Chambers 'Jack is intellectually strong and gets to grips with a matter very quickly. He is a confident advocate and has a good manner with judges when put on the spot.'
Georgina Churchhouse – Littleton Chambers ‘Georgina is a junior with gravitas. She is a decisive advocate who inspires trust in the client very early on, and is sensitive and understanding while eliciting the information she needs from vulnerable clients.’
Jonathan Cook  – Cloisters ‘His mastery of the law in action is really impressive as is his preparation.’
Margherita Cornaglia – Doughty Street Chambers ‘She is very methodical and works through issues logically. A junior who remains serene under pressure from judges.’  
Oscar Davies – Garden Court Chambers
Sorcha Dervin - Farrar's Building 'Sorcha is an impressive advocate, with a strategic approach and an eye for detail. A real up-and-coming star.'
Ruaraidh Fitzpatrick – Cloisters ‘His sharpness and strategic insight are complemented by his ability to be approachable at all times coupled with a personable style that makes clients enjoy working with him.’
Jessica Franklin – 12 King’s Bench Walk ‘Jessica has a meticulous eye for detail and a fiendishly big brain. She is exceptionally well-prepared, confident, and composed under pressure.’
Elizabeth Grace – Outer Temple Chambers ‘A junior who presents strong and compelling arguments in the tribunal, and is willing to fight the client’s corner – she never gives up.’
Lauren Hitchman – One Essex Court 'Lauren is a bright, articulate, and extremely capable junior, with a razor-sharp forensic mind.'
Ameer Ismail - Cloisters 'Ameer’s calm and collected demeanor belies his steely determination to deliver successful outcomes.'
Oliver Lawrence - Outer Temple Chambers 'Oliver is very charismatic. He gives pragmatic and legally astute advice.'
Harry Sheehan – Devereux
Alex Shellum – Old Square Chambers 'He is superb on the details, quickly gets to the heart of a case, and is very effective in cross-examinations.'
Roisin Swords-Kieley – Matrix Chambers 'An extremely talented junior. Her powers of persuasion are second to none, and she remains serene under pressure.'
Katherine Taunton – 11KBW ‘An impressive junior who digests complex issues quickly.’
Patrick Tomison - Outer Temple Chambers 'Patrick has fantastic technical knowledge and a great manner with clients.'
Joshua Yetman – 7BR 'A very approachable junior.'

Employment in London Bar

11KBW


11KBW is ‘a leading set for employment work‘. The team has been kept busy handling large-scale equal pay claims, high-profile industrial relations cases, discrimination matters and whistleblowing claims, to name a few areas of instruction. The ‘authoritative‘ Sean Jones KC handles the full gamut of employment law matters, and Richard Leiper KC is ‘the Rolls Royce standard‘. Recent highlights include the ‘highly impressive‘ Daniel Stilitz KC leading Hannah Slarks for the Department for Business and Trade in Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer, a case heard by the Supreme Court concerning if employees who take part in industrial action can be subjected to disciplinary action short of dismissal; the case concerned a care home worker who was suspended (and therefore not receiving overtime pay), but not dismissed, by her employer. Among the juniors, the ‘exceptional‘ Sophie Belgrove  has ‘a deep understanding of all aspects of employment law‘. Amy Rogers KC, Simon Forshaw KC and Judy Stone KC were all elevated to silk in March 2024.

Les références

‘Mark Dann is top class.’

‘Mark Dann is incredibly dedicated, provides first class service, and always goes above and beyond to deliver.’

‘The clerking service, led by the brilliant Mark Dann, is exceptional. Nothing is too much trouble. Lee Cutler is excellent.’





Blackstone Chambers


The ‘exceptional‘ set Blackstone Chambers stands out as ‘a leader in employment law‘. The team continues to handle a high volume of complex, high-profile employment litigation, and has been kept especially busy advising on large-scale equal pay claims. Diya Sen Gupta KC is ‘a forensic cross-examiner‘ and ‘a fantastic strategist‘, with an excellent track record in assisting with discrimination, whistleblowing and employee competition issues. The ‘very knowledgeable‘ Tom Croxford KC is sought after for his expertise in handling work within the financial services area. Among the junior end of chambers, George Molyneaux successfully acted as sole counsel for the respondent in Bandama v Care Quality Commission, an Employment Tribunal case involving allegations of direct race discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Key growth for the set includes Craig Rajgopaul KC and Tristan Jones KC taking silk in March 2024.

Les références

‘Danny Compton and Adam Sloane are great.’

‘Adam Sloane has been consistently responsive and understanding of client needs.’

‘The clerks are always great, and Mat Swallow is excellent.’





Cloisters


Cloisters is ‘packed with employment law talent‘, housing a team of ‘outstanding counsel‘. The group continues to handle a high volume of complex discrimination cases, and reports an increase in multi-party equal pay claims. The ‘exceptionally talented‘ Caspar Glyn KC is representing more than 8,000 drivers, as claimants, in litigation against Bolt concerning allegations of non-payment of the national minimum wage and holiday pay. In a separate matter, Schona Jolly KC, Rachel Barrett and Ameer Ismail are acting for multiple claimants in claims involving allegations of harassment and discrimination brought against McDonald’s. Daphne Romney KC is ‘a true force to be reckoned with‘, with established expertise in advising on equal pay and whistleblowing claims. Team head Dee Masters is ‘extremely knowledgeable on tribunal practice and procedure‘.  In recent developments for the set, Yvette Genn was appointed a Circuit Judge in October 2023, and Anna Beale KC and Sarah Fraser Butlin KC were elevated to silk in March 2024.

Les références

‘Glenn Hudson is a pleasure to work with. He is always helpful and responsive.’

‘Mark Skipp and Andy Hunter are always on hand to assist and deal with matters quickly and pragmatically.’

‘Glenn and Mark are superb for their client care.’





Littleton Chambers


Littleton Chambers is ‘a pre-eminent employment set with a wealth of talent at all levels‘. Among the silks, Gavin Mansfield KC‘s ‘legal knowledge is second to none‘, and has an excellent track record in advising on complex team move cases and business protection matters. David Reade KC is well known for his strength in handling equal pay litigation; Jeremy Lewis KC ‘has a breadth of knowledge of employment law that is unrivalled‘; and Nicholas Siddall KC is ‘a charming advocate, able to win over judges‘. In a recent work highlight, Adam Solomon KC, Niran de Silva KC, Sophia Berry and Charlotte Davies appeared in Jump Trading International Ltd v Couture and Verition Advisors (UK Partners) LLP, a business protection case involving the enforceability of a variable non-compete covenant - one which purported to grant the former employer discretion to determine a period between zero and twelve months- by means of an injunction. At the junior end of chambers, Lucy Bone handles a high volume of complex whistleblowing and discrimination claims, and Matthew Sheridan stands out as ‘a worthy opponent of any silk at the employment law Bar‘. The group was bolstered by the arrival of Tim Goodwin in November 2023.

Les références

‘Jason Drakeford and the clerking team are always super-responsive and helpful.’

‘Jason Drakeford is particularly talented.’

‘Andy Sargeant is the consummate professional.’





Old Square Chambers


Old Square Chambers is ‘an excellent employment set with a depth of talent‘. In a prominent case highlight, Michael Ford KC and Nicola Newbegin successfully represented UNISON as intervenor in the Supreme Court in Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland v Agnew, a high-profile case concerning whether workers in the United Kingdom (in this context, officers and other employees of the Police Service in Northern Ireland) to bring historic claims for unpaid holiday pay amounting to unlawful deductions from wages. The Court also ruled that a gap of three months between underpayments of holiday pay does not automatically break the chain of a series of deductions. Among the juniors, Melanie Tether continues to handle complex equal pay matters, which are also a core area of strength for Louise Chudleigh. Key growth for the set includes Rad Kohanzad and Paras Gorasia joining the team in December 2023, and Stuart Brittenden KC being appointed to silk in March 2024.

Les références

‘Lee Jennings is always very helpful and responsive.’

‘William Meade is absolutely fantastic – he has an excellent manner and makes you feel as though you and your client are their top priority at all times, regardless of how busy they are. Nothing is ever too much. Olivia Moliterno has a wonderful manner, her responsiveness is excellent and she is just a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Will Meade is a star and the clerks’ room as a whole is supportive and agile.’





Devereux


Devereux houses a team with ‘strong and well-respected employment expertise‘. Employment litigation remains a key area of instruction for the group, which also continues to advise on high-profile industrial relations matters. Bruce Carr KC is ‘a vastly experienced employment barrister‘, ‘always a reassuring presence for clients‘, and Andrew Burns KC is highly regarded for his ‘particular strength in industrial relations issues‘. The ‘shrewd and capable‘ Alice Mayhew KC is well versed in handling complex cases involving allegations of discrimination and whistleblowing, as well as equal pay claims. Turning to the juniors, Peter Edwards has an established track record in representing claimants and respondents in a wide spectrum of employment law matters, often acting for large banks and financial institutions in claims. Anna Greenley recently appeared before the Employment Appeal Tribunal in Nicol v World Travel and Tourism Council, a case concerning the degree of knowledge a decision maker must have of a whistleblower’s protected disclosure, in order for a claim of dismissal and detriment to be successful. The senior end of the team was bolstered by Christopher Stone KC taking silk in March 2024.

Les références

‘Glenn Billenness is exceptional and sets high standards.’

‘The clerks are a joy to work with; they really know their barristers and are full of helpful recommendations. Glenn Billenness and Cyrus Biggs head a very talented, attentive team.‘

‘Glenn Billenness is always extremely helpful and responsive.’





Essex Court Chambers


The ‘excellent‘ team at Essex Court Chambers handles a broad spectrum of employment law matters, including discrimination claims, restrictive covenant disputes and cross-border team move cases. The ‘calm and confident‘ David Craig KC continues to act in a wide range of complex contentious matters, often before the Employment Tribunal. Daniel Oudkerk KC is ‘brilliant and extraordinarily strategic‘, with established strength in advising on wrongful dismissal cases and whistleblowing claims. Charles Ciumei KC regularly handles restrictive covenant cases for clients in the financial services sector, and Andrew Hochhauser KC is ‘a formidable advocate and an exceptional strategist‘. At the junior end of chambers, Jane Russell is highly regarded for her specialist expertise in discrimination matters, including belief, maternity and sex discrimination claims.

Les références

‘Ollie Butcher is very helpful and responsive.’

‘The clerks at Essex Court are excellent.’

‘The clerks are all very good, commercially minded and easy to deal with and get along with.’





Matrix Chambers


Matrix Chambers‘ ‘employment offering is excellent, and the calibre of counsel is high‘. The group continues to handle complex, high-profile equal pay claims and a broad range of discrimination matters, and the set reports an uptick in instructions involving sensitive investigations. James Laddie KC is ‘a market leader when it comes to whistleblowing claims‘. Mathew Purchase KC is acting for Tesco in a long-running, mass equal pay case involving over 20,000 claimants, and Laura Prince KC‘s track record includes appearing before courts at all levels, including the Court of Appeal, in unfair and wrongful dismissal claims, TUPE matters, and discrimination cases. Among the junior end of chambers, Edward Kemp acted for the respondents in a discrimination claim brought by a claimant who entered into the Discernment of Vocations process within the Church of England; the Employment Tribunal ruled that a bishop is not an “employment service provider” under the Equality Act 2010.

Les références

‘Alison Scanes and Chris Smith are very helpful and responsive.’

‘Alison Scanes is excellent. Responsive and straightforward.’

‘Chris Beard is responsive and very helpful.’





Outer Temple Chambers


Outer Temple Chambers is ‘very strong for employment‘. Members of the set continue to act in high-profile, complex equal pay claims, whistleblowing claims, discrimination matters and pensions cases, and the group reports an increase in internal investigations. The ‘excellent‘ Andrew Short KC continues to be kept busy handling complex multi-party equal pay claims. Andrew Allen KC and Alex Line successfully represented the Ministry of Justice and Lord Chancellor before the Employment Tribunal in relation to allegations of part-time worker discrimination brought by salaried Circuit Judges who used to sit as recorders who were appointed as Circuit Judge in April 1995 onwards, alleging that the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 scheme’s terms were less favourable than the Judicial Pensions Act 1981’s scheme, and that their sittings as recorders should be compensated in terms of pension entitlement. In 2023 Martina Murphy joined the team, and Emily Gordon-Walker was appointed a full-time Employment Judge.

Les références

‘Nicholas Levett is great and very helpful.’

‘Nicholas Levett is exceptional.’

‘Nicholas Levett is excellent and extremely attentive.’





42BR Barristers


A ‘strong set for employment law‘, 42BR Barristers stands out for its ‘great strength in depth for employment tribunal work‘. The ‘brilliant‘ Iris Ferber KC is ‘impressive in the tribunal and a fantastic cross-examiner‘, and is sought after for advising on complex cases involving discrimination claims, whistleblowing matters and alleged trade union detriment. Jude Shepherd is ‘an incisive cross-examiner‘, and Michael Salter is well versed in handling cases involved unfair dismissals, TUPE matters and claims involving allegations of discrimination. Rebecca Thomas, who leads the employment team, specialises in advising on discrimination cases on the grounds of pregnancy, sex and equal pay, as well as alleged indirect discrimination. Laura Robinson joined the team from 12KBW in October 2024.

Les références

‘Chris Collinson is excellent, very responsive.’

‘Steve Sheridan, Stuart Ritchie and Chris Collinson are all very attentive and responsive.’

‘Steve Sheridan is excellent and Toby Church is incredibly efficient and well-organised.’





Doughty Street Chambers


‘Impressive set‘ Doughty Street Chambers has ‘good strength in depth in employment work‘, and is a ‘very good set for discrimination cases‘. David Stephenson is ‘a force to be reckoned with‘, and is sought after for his excellent track record in handling complex whistleblowing, discrimination and worker status cases. The ‘unflappable‘ Louise Mankau advises on TUPE matters, contractual issues, and constructive or unfair dismissal claims. Nicholas Toms successfully represented a Nigerian pharmacist in the Employment Tribunal in a claim against Boots Management Services Ltd for racial discrimination, harassment and constructive dismissal. In a separate matter, Mukhtiar Singh successfully represented the claimant, a leading project geophysicist, in an age discrimination and dismissal claim, resulting in an award of over £340,000.

Les références

‘Sian Wilkins is one of the loveliest senior clerks in London.’

‘Callum Stebbing and Freddie Wilkins are always on hand and extremely accommodating and responsive.’

‘Callum Stebbing and Freddie Wilkins are excellent, responsive and pragmatic.’