Employment

Sean Jones KC is renowned among peers and clients alike for his robust style of advocacy and extensive employment law knowledge, particularly in relation to discrimination. He is regularly instructed in highly complex employment cases, handling everything from unfair dismissal cases to holiday pay and equal pay matters, as well as cases examining workers' rights to the national minimum wage.

Andrew Edge is repeatedly singled out by sources for his exceptional client-handling skills and his approachability. Specialising in both employment and commercial law, he is recognised for his aptitude in handling complex injunctive relief issues and his expertise in more traditional employment law matters, such as discrimination, unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Andrew Smith represents clients in complex Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and High Court cases. He has notable expertise in bonus disputes and other contractual issues, mainly acting for clients in the financial services sector.

Daniel Stilitz KC has extensive experience acting both for and against financial and professional services employers across the spectrum of employment law. He often handles difficult discrimination, whistle-blowing and constructive dismissal claims, and has notable experience advising clients in the sports sector. He is also often sought out as a mediator for employment disputes.

Jane McCafferty KC has established a reputation for handling complex employment issues including multi-jurisdictional team moves, restrictive covenant enforcement and multiparty litigation. She regularly supports high-profile financial services clients through sophisticated injunctive relief applications. She also has experience advising on more traditional employment law matters, such as sex and race discrimination.

Patrick Halliday handles complex discrimination, whistle-blowing and mass litigation cases for a range of clients across the public and private sectors. He is experienced in both High Court and Employment Tribunal cases.

Richard Leiper KC is an impressive advocate with a broad employment practice. He acts for both claimants and defendants and has particular expertise in difficult restrictive covenant issues and high-profile discrimination and dismissal claims.

Sophie Belgrove is regularly instructed in high-profile discrimination and whistle-blowing matters. She is accustomed to handling technically complex cases and is regularly instructed by clients in the financial services and media sectors.

Michael Lee has an impressive employment law practice and is noted for his work on injunctive relief and restraint of trade matters. He has also appeared at both tribunal and appellate level in cases concerning discrimination and whistle-blowing. His clients hail from a variety of industry sectors including finance and education. He acts for both claimants and defendants.

Anya Proops KC is a well-known silk who can boast wide experience across the spectrum of employment law. She is commended for her expertise in whistle-blowing and discrimination claims, as well as in applications for injunctions, and matters crossing over with data and information law.

Hannah Slarks is particularly skilled in handling cases in the financial sector, including those concerning senior managerial staff. She is an expert in cases involving discrimination, whistle-blowing and harassment.

Jamie Susskind is recognised for his work acting in complex and high-profile litigation in the Employment Tribunal and the High Court. He offers notable expertise in handling whistle-blowing, harassment and TUPE matters, often acting as sole counsel.

Julian Milford KC offers valuable experience across issues including equal pay and industrial action. He typically acts for employers, including major entities in the private and public sectors.

Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC handles a wide employment practice but is particularly known for his expertise in all types of discrimination claims. He is instructed by individuals, financial institutions, SMEs and trade unions in connection with a wide variety of issues, including holiday pay, redundancy and strike action.

Rupert Paines is a well-respected barrister with noteworthy employment experience before the senior courts. His broad market knowledge ranges from discrimination claims to disputes over breach of contract, and he is also able to draw on expertise in data protection for employment cases requiring this specialist knowledge.

Thomas Ogg is recognised for his considerable expertise in matters at the intersection of financial services regulation and employment law. He is regularly called upon for his experience in complex whistle-blowing cases.

Aileen McColgan KC focuses on discrimination and equality issues, while maintaining an interest in the wider area of employment law as a practising academic. She has extensive experience handling complex holiday pay and restrictive covenant issues, appearing before the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the High Court for both employers and employees.

Harini Iyengar undertakes a wide range of employment law work for both respondents and claimants and is known for her expertise in discrimination, whistle-blowing and TUPE issues. Her employment practice is bolstered by her extensive knowledge of the law in relation to education, procurement and equality.

Katherine Eddy is an accomplished employment barrister who is admired for her knowledge of discrimination and whistle-blowing cases, including those arising in the financial services sector. She is also well-versed in restrictive covenant cases.

Ronnie Dennis is a highly regarded barrister who regularly appears in the Employment Tribunal and High Court. He has notable experience in cases involving equal pay, harassment, discrimination and TUPE.

Nigel Porter frequently represents clients in claims for discrimination, harassment, unfair dismissal and whistle-blowing, accepting instructions from both individuals and employers.

Ruth Kennedy is an experienced advocate with particular expertise in discrimination, whistle-blowing and unfair dismissal cases. She is frequently instructed by governments, NHS trusts, universities, charities and clients in the financial services sector.

Zac Sammour is recognised for his experience in high-profile cases, particularly those involving executives in financial services and other high-paying industries. He is proficient in whistle-blowing and team move cases, and a range of other complex issues.

Michael White is a talented junior barrister who boasts impressive experience acting for claimants and respondents in the Employment Tribunal through to the High Court. His cases span a broad range of matters, from discrimination and whistle-blowing to restrictive covenants.

Katherine Taunton is a well-regarded junior sought out for her experience in the Employment Tribunals and the High Court. She is instructed to handle a range of employment matters, including everything from discrimination and whistle-blowing matters to commercial work such as breach of contract claims.

Amy Rogers KC has a broad employment practice, often acting in High Court commercial employment issues. She is especially recognised for her expertise in team move cases and employee competition litigation. She has also been involved in a number of market-leading discrimination cases.

Judy Stone KC advises both claimants and respondents across a wide range of employment matters, with a particular focus on whistle-blowing and discrimination issues. She is a skilled litigator, handling complex employment cases at both tribunal and appellate levels. She also has experience of cases with an international element.

Simon Forshaw KC is admired for his impressive advocacy style, and he has a strong reputation for his restrictive covenant and other High Court litigation work. He has a developing commercial aspect to his employment practice, assisting clients in disputes involving various allegations, including breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and breach of contract. He has further notable experience acting in major whistle-blowing and unfair dismissal claims.

Tom Cross is a skilled employment barrister who has a broad range of expertise across an array of complementary practice areas. He is particularly notable for his work in discrimination and whistle-blowing matters, and has significant recent experience acting in major 'gig economy' cases.