Lauded as ‘fearless lawyers and very creative thinkers’, the team at Leigh Day primarily act for individuals and trade unions in equal pay, discrimination, and gig economy claims. The team’s diverse client base includes supermarkets, retailers, and local authorities. Practice co-heads Nigel MacKay and Emma Satyamurti lead on high-profile holiday pay, whistleblowing, and group equal pay litigation. Chris Benson advises private sector clients on equal pay matters, while Kiran Daurka focuses on age and sex discrimination cases. Paula Lee handles whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims, including those before the Supreme Court. Recognised by clients for his ‘unrivalled experience in this area,’ Michael Newman is a key contact for trade union detriment and local authority equal pay disputes. Elizabeth George leads group equal pay actions nationally, and Annie Powell frequently acts in gig economy and belief discrimination claims. Liana Wood, primarily claimant-focused, has recently advised on modern slavery and holiday pay issues, while Nick Webster is notably experienced in reasonable adjustments and victimisation claims in employment tribunals.

The claimant-focused practice at Cole Khan Solicitors LLP is highly adept at acting for doctors, social workers, senior executives, unions, and academics in an array of employment discrimination matters. The ‘tenacious and robust’ Shazia Khan co-leads the practice, with expertise spanning education litigation, complex discrimination matters, and employment tribunals involving maternity and race-related claims. Co-leading the team, Emilie Cole is skilled at leading high-profile whistleblowing, disability discrimination, and unfair dismissal matters; Cole is commended by clients as ‘outstanding, thoughtful, and cerebral.’ Colin Davidson is another key team member, frequently assisting with a range of matters, including union employment tribunal claims and disability discrimination matters. The team represents both individuals and groups, particularly within the legal, medical, and social work sectors.

With particular expertise in the medical, financial services, and legal industries, the team at Irwin Mitchell is highly skilled at handling complex and high-value discrimination and whistleblowing claims. Shah Qureshi heads up the practice, handling a broad spectrum of matters, including complex discrimination cases, whistleblowing, sexual harassment, and equal pay claims. Qureshi’s work regularly proceeds to tribunal, where he predominantly represents individuals, such as medical doctors, academics, and senior executives. Deborah Casale handles disability discrimination, unfair dismissal, victimisation, and sexual harassment claims, while Danielle Parsons regularly assists with group worker status claims and equal pay matters. Often engaged in employment tribunals, Shazia Shah is skilled at leading group action claims and race discrimination matters, and Tina Din is sought out to lead on cases involving harassment and complex sex and sexual orientation discrimination issues in the workplace.

Esteemed for the team’s ‘great skill in managing group litigation’, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is sought after for its expertise in representing police officers in group actions, and it also handles a broad range of discrimination claims, including those related to sex and disability. Leading the team, Binder Bansel brings extensive expertise in advising on claims relating to disability discrimination, sex discrimination, and discriminatory dismissal. Bansel is regularly instructed in complex employment disputes before the Employment Tribunal, representing groups such as police officers and trade union members. Considered by clients as a ‘standout partner’, Anthea Christie leads on high-value and large group discrimination claims, with expertise in transitional provision issues. Birmingham-based Gemma Faulkner is a key contact within the team for disability discrimination, pension matters, and complex sex discrimination claims, while Saima Sarwar provides support on pension-related issues and unpaid overtime disputes.

Thompsons Solicitors LLP specialises in trade union law and demonstrates strong capabilities across a range of sectors, including the public sector, transport, healthcare, journalism, and education. Based in Bristol, Richard Arthur leads the practice and is highly experienced in high-value matters concerning industrial action and pensions, with regular appearances before the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court. Neil Todd leads on matters involving high-profile pension issues and unequal pay matters, while Rachel Halliday is well-versed in judicial review matters, disability issues, and industrial disputes concerning working conditions. Other key practitioners include Iain Birrell and Kate Fox.

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP is well-versed in handling claims concerning unfair dismissal, discrimination, equal pay, and victimisation, with regular instructions in matters proceeding to the Employment Tribunal. Aneil Balgobin heads up the practice, offering his expertise in restrictive covenants issues. Joy Drummond brings extensive experience in discrimination matters, including disability, victimisation, and maternity-related claims, and is also well-regarded for her work in constructive and unfair dismissal cases. Inbar Rabinovitz frequently advises on Employment Tribunal matters concerning unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and maternity-related claims, areas in which Chloe Harris is also knowledgeable.

The practice at Curzon Green Solicitors is led by Jennifer Sole, who advises on employment contracts and post-termination restrictions, and regularly represents clients in disability discrimination and unfair dismissal claims before the Employment Tribunal. Adam Jones is experienced in Employment Tribunal proceedings, advising on equal pay disputes, harassment claims, and sex discrimination matters. The team acts for both individuals and groups, with its broad client base spanning the recruitment, legal, charity, education and technology industries.

Praised as a 'boutique firm with exceptional client care ethos’, didlaw is also recognised as a ‘powerhouse for claimant work’, with a particular specialism in disability discrimination cases. Co-heading the practice, Karen Jackson is highly experienced in leading high-value and complex disability discrimination claims, frequently involving mental health and workplace harassment issues, with regular appearances before the Employment Tribunal. Elizabeth McGlone leads the team alongside Jackson, and she is particularly skilled at handling high-profile equality issues and gender-based discrimination cases; McGlone is considered to be ‘right at the forefront of sex discrimination claims and work on gender critical views’. Anita Vadgama handles disability discrimination matters, as well as constructive and unfair dismissal claims.

The team at Kilgannon and Partners is highly adept at handling both individual and multi-party litigation, with a particular focus on redundancy, discrimination, pay, and harassment claims. Matthew Kilgannon heads up the practice and he is particularly skilled at advising on service agreement and settlement agreement matters. The ‘excellent’ Gerard Airey is proficient in leading matters relating to redundancy and holiday pay, unfair dismissal, and whistleblowing claims. Airey is also adept at acting in high-profile, multi-party litigation involving complex sex and pregnancy discrimination issues. The team’s broad client base comprises individual and group claimants within the automotive, consulting, retail, and aviation sectors.

Regarded by clients as a ‘fantastic boutique practice representing senior executives and other senior professionals’, Rahman Lowe Solicitors is particularly adept at handling complex discrimination, whistleblowing, and redundancy matters. Leading the team, Jahad Rahman's caseload encompasses high-profile tribunal proceedings involving unfair dismissal, race, and sex discrimination claims. Zillur Rahman's expertise covers disability discrimination mandates, as well as constructive and unfair dismissal claims. The team is frequently instructed in Employment Tribunal proceedings, acting for a broad client base spanning the technology, education, healthcare, and retail sectors.

Lauded for its ‘client-focused approach, deep expertise, and practical, tailored advice’, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP acts for a broad client base, with notable strength in representing individuals within the transport and education sectors. Praised for his ‘deep expertise’ and ‘proactive approach’, practice head Michael Michaeloudis advises on multi-party and individual claims, with particular experience in pay disputes, discrimination, whistleblowing, and unfair dismissal matters. Sophie Georgiou leads matters involving disability and maternity discrimination issues, as well as workplace and sexual harassment claims. Tariro Nyoka frequently assists with Employment Tribunal matters, including claims for unfair and wrongful dismissal, as well as breach of contract disputes. Ifigenia Theodorou recently joined the team from Slater and Gordon, and she is skilled at leading Employment Tribunal claims involving victimisation, discrimination, and harassment issues.

Primarily acting for individuals, Slater and Gordon has expertise across a range of matters, including discrimination, as well as constructive and unfair dismissal claims. Leading the practice, Edward Cooper is lauded by clients for his ‘ability, diplomacy’ and ‘professional service’. Doreen Reeves leads on employment tribunal matters, group pension litigation, and disability discrimination claims, and has experience handling high-value proceedings before the High Court.