Employment

Karen Moss is a widely acclaimed barrister with a tremendous depth of experience handling an array of employment matters including discrimination and whistle-blowing claims. She also expertly represents her clients in breach of contract and confidentiality disputes, and litigation concerning the disclosure of trade secrets.

"Karen is an excellent advocate who has won cases we thought we might lose!"

"I work with Karen a lot and wouldn't do so if she wasn't excellent at what she does. Whether it's drafting, advocating or anything in between, Karen is the safest pair of hands going."

"Karen is extremely good and very thorough."

"Karen is excellent at handling complex matters."

Mark Green is experienced in handling claims of harassment and discrimination. He represents clients in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal. He acts for employers including private companies and charities, and for employees.

"Mark is a really reliable, impressive advocate. He pays great attention to detail and is a tenacious negotiator."

"Mark really knows his stuff on his feet as well as he does on paper. He prepares thoroughly."

"Mark Green is simply phenomenal. His advocacy is impeccable and he's always around to act as a sounding board in the pre-trial stages."

"Mark advises comprehensively in conference and is able to provide clear, concise and commercially sensible advice amongst a broad range of options."

"We use Mark in really complex matters. He is very patient and makes people feel like they are heard."

Andrew MacPhail acts for private companies, public bodies and individuals in Employment Tribunal claims. He is adept at handling a range of employment matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistle-blowing detriment claims.

"Andrew is very commercial and relates well to clients. He fully masters complicated matters and adopts an understated advocacy strategy that resonates very well."

"Andrew's advocacy and cross-examination is extremely strong. He is able to adapt quickly as cases progress at pace and prepares comprehensive documents at speed as and when needed."

Grace Nicholls is experienced in a broad range of employment law claims including unfair dismissal and all forms of discrimination. She has a proven track record of successfully representing respondents at employment tribunals.

"Grace is an impressive junior. She is very pleasant to deal with and reassuring to clients."

"I cannot speak highly enough of Grace's legal ability as an advocate and her level of client service."

"She is very well prepared and very diligent, and is excellent with client witnesses. She's very good on her feet, and her client manner is excellent."

"Grace is always very well prepared and provides great advocacy."

"She is excellent with clients and an absolute pleasure to work with."

Naomi Webber is adept at representing both respondents and claimants in employment proceedings spanning unfair dismissal, wage disputes and discrimination claims. She has appeared in a Supreme Court appeal concerning holiday pay for part-year workers.

"She is a good advocate."

"A fantastic counsel, she is knowledgeable and experienced."

Grace Holden is building a strong employment practice, regularly representing claimants and respondents in the Employment Tribunal.

"Grace is an effective and solicitor-friendly barrister who balances between identifying all key issues and being pragmatic. She understands the commercial issues and has the bigger picture in mind."

"Grace has great technical ability and has excellent attention to detail. She is a good advocate and a pleasure to work with."

"Grace dissects and clarifies the relevant legal issues and claims, which leads to commercial settlements."

"Grace grasped the issues and worked with me and the client to identify appropriate next steps. Grace presents well before the judge."