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42BR Barristers

Employment

UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)


42BR Barristers

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Employment - London (Bar)

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The barristers at 42 Bedford Row consist of "a good range of commercially aware and pragmatic counsel to deal effectively with whatever tribunal matters are thrown at them," according to interviewees. They act for private companies, public sector employers and employees in reputationally sensitive and challenging cases. Members are well versed in discrimination, unfair dismissal, TUPE and whistle-blowing claims. In a recent highlight, members acted in Pickering v AstraZeneca UK Ltd, a discrimination claim regarding office working policy.

Steve Sheridan is the director of clerking.

Strengths

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  • The 42BR clerks are very responsive, friendly and provide a commercial service.

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  • The clerks at 42BR are very responsive and eager to assist.

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  • The clerks at 42BR are incredibly helpful and very responsive. They provide their opinions and suggestions, and can be relied upon to help promptly and effectively.

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  • Steve Sheridan heads up the clerk team and runs it well. They are responsive and proactive, and lovely to work with.

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  • All clerks at 42BR were helpful, polite and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jude Shepherd
    Band 2Jude Shepherd

    Jude Shepherd

    Jude Shepherd is a highly knowledgeable barrister in all aspects of employment law, with a particular focus on discrimination cases. She has extensive experience at tribunal and appellate level.

    • Jude Shepherd is excellent, always reliable and forthright.

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    • Jude is exceptional. She works in a seamless manner and delights clients.

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    • Jude Shepherd is an assured and persuasive advocate who is able to simplify complex factual or legal matters and work with litigants in person.

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  • Band 3Jason Braier
    Band 3Jason Braier

    Jason Braier

    Jason Braier has emerged as a highly analytical barrister with encyclopaedic knowledge of employment law. He has a predominantly respondent-side practice focusing on discrimination claims.

    • Jason Braier communicates difficult legal concepts very effectively.

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    • Jason's command of the strategic issues in play is invaluable.

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    • Jason Braier's meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of complex legal frameworks consistently delivers good outcomes.

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  • Band 3Michael Salter
    Band 3Michael Salter

    Michael Salter

    Michael Salter is a highly knowledgeable employment law barrister who is instructed by private companies, public sector employers, trade unions and individual employees. He is frequently sought out to handle cases involving discrimination and restrictive covenants, as well as TUPE litigation and dismissal issues.

    • Michael Salter is incredibly knowledgeable and approachable. He is proactive and goes out of his way to put clients at ease.

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    • Michael Salter is extremely well organised and on top of recent developments. He is an excellent barrister.

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    • Michael's work is detailed and impressive, and he is quick to grasp the issues and really get stuck into case preparation and follow-up work.

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  • Band 4Iris Ferber
    Band 4Iris Ferber

    Iris Ferber

    Iris Ferber KC is a knowledgeable employment law barrister who specialises in disability discrimination claims. She acts for both employers and employees in the public and private sectors.

    • Iris Ferber is able to assess and absorb complex facts and situations with ease.

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    • Iris Ferber is user-friendly, down to earth and a winner.

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    • Iris is a technical expert and puts clients at ease.

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  • Band 4Laura Robinson
    Band 4Laura Robinson

    Laura Robinson

    Laura Robinson is a strong barrister who offers quality advice across discrimination, whistle-blowing and unfair dismissal cases. She has special expertise in disability discrimination matters.

    • Laura Robinson has a good grasp of complex legal issues and an excellent focus on the detail.

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    • Laura is always very responsive, personable, and provides tactical and strategic advice.

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    • Laura Robinson is quick on her feet and well versed in reading the room and responding accordingly.

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  • Band 4Rebecca Thomas
    Band 4Rebecca Thomas

    Rebecca Thomas

    Rebecca Thomas is held in high esteem as an employment barrister with deep knowledge of unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistle-blowing claims. She has a particularly strong track record in the successful defence of public bodies in such claims.

    • Rebecca's comprehensive approach includes thorough preparation and effective communication, leading to successful outcomes.

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    • Rebecca Thomas's ability to translate technical knowledge into effective advocacy and client service is phenomenal.

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    • Rebecca is consistently great at responding to urgent matters. She always provides sound and clear advice.

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  • Band 4Safia Tharoo
    Band 4Safia Tharoo

    Safia Tharoo

    Safia Tharoo is an in-demand employment barrister possessing notable expertise in handling complex discrimination and unfair or constructive dismissal claims. She is also well versed in TUPE matters.

    • Safia always provides helpful advice regarding case merits and quickly gets to grips with the details of a case.

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    • Safia Tharoo is amazingly bright and highly client-focused.

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    • Safia Tharoo is helpful and reliable, providing effective advice.

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  • Band 5Benjamin Uduje
    Band 5Benjamin Uduje

    Benjamin Uduje

    Benjamin Uduje has extensive experience before the Employment Appeal Tribunal, acting for individuals as well as public and private bodies. Among his many strengths, he stands out for his knowledge of discrimination law.

    • Benjamin Uduje is strategic and is able to get to the heart of a case very quickly.

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    • Benjamin Uduje is unflappable, knowledgeable and has a commanding presence which is felt by all.

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    • Benjamin is quick to grasp complex facts and the issues in challenging tribunal cases.

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  • Band 5Gillian Crew
    Band 5Gillian Crew

    Gillian Crew

    Gillian Crew is a knowledgeable and client-friendly barrister with experience acting for both claimants and respondents in a broad spectrum of cases, such as unfair dismissal and claims of discrimination, particularly those relating to disability.

    • Gillian Crew gives straightforward, no-nonsense advice even in technically complex areas of law.

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    • Gillian can be trusted to deal with the most complex claim efficiently and calmly.

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    • Gillian Crew is excellent, no-nonsense and client-focused.

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  • Band 5Tim Welch
    Band 5Tim Welch

    Tim Welch

    Tim Welch's varied employment practice sees him acting in a diverse selection of claims concerning worker status, contractual clawback and other evolving issues. He also possesses copious experience of discrimination-based claims.

    • Tim Welch is so good with clients, good with paperwork, good with the law, good on his feet and good with detail.

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    • Tim Welch is very on point with his advocacy and preparation.

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  • Band 6Catherine Urquhart
    Band 6Catherine Urquhart

    Catherine Urquhart

    Catherine Urquhart focuses her employment practice on unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. She represents respondents and claimants in the Employment Tribunals and Employment Appeal Tribunal, acting in particular for public and charitable sector clients.

    • Catherine Urquhart is an excellent lawyer who is able to get on top of complex facts very quickly.

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    • Catherine listens attentively and provides clear, compassionate guidance, making clients feel supported and understood.

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    • Catherine Urquhart is tenacious, hard-working and approachable.

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  • Band 6Samuel Healy
    Band 6Samuel Healy

    Samuel Healy

    Samuel Healy is a specialist employment advocate with a vast abundance of experience to offer his clientele across the breadth of the practice area. He has impressive experience handling TUPE and discrimination claims.

    • He's a standout.

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    • He's very good.

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  • Band 6Susan Chan
    Band 6Susan Chan

    Susan Chan

    Susan Chan is an experienced barrister who represents claimants and respondents in employment law. Her practice covers discrimination, harassment and whistle-blowing claims.

    • Susan Chan provides superb client service and always goes the extra mile. Her cross-examination is excellent and she gets great results.

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    • Susan Chan is responsive and technically strong at thinking outside the box.

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