Department profile
7BR

Employment

UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)

Share profile

7BR

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Employment - London (Bar)

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Solicitors regularly seek out 7BR's highly knowledgeable employment barristers for representation in a variety of employment law matters. The chambers can claim experts with knowledge across the employment field, including all aspects of discrimination law as well as commercial employment cases. The barristers act for both claimants and respondents, with a recent highlight being Elaine Banton's representation of Carmen Firescu in HSBC Bank Plc v Chevalier-Firescu and Carmen Firescu v HSBC Bank Plc, which concerned the successful defence of HSBC’s appeal to the Court of Appeal. One client comments: "7BR has an impressive group of true employment specialists."

Albie Barton is the senior civil clerk.

View ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Albie Barton in particular is very helpful.

    Employment respondentUK Bar

  • The clerking team is consistently responsive and very approachable. They make working with 7BR seamless and efficient.

    Employment respondentUK Bar

  • The clerks are very pleasant to deal with.

    Employment respondentUK Bar

  • 7BR clerks are quick to respond and super-helpful.

    Employment respondentUK Bar

  • An excellent service is provided by the clerks at 7BR who are helpful and always find solutions at short notice.

    Employment respondentUK Bar

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Gregory Burke
    Gregory Burke

    Gregory Burke

    Gregory Burke is an accomplished advocate recognised for his expertise in discrimination claims, in particular claims of disability discrimination. He has strong knowledge of areas including unfair constructive dismissal.

    • Gregory Burke is a real specialist with wide-ranging knowledge.

      Employment respondentUK Bar

    • Gregory Burke is extremely knowledgeable and personable, great with clients and a great advocate.

      Employment respondentUK Bar

    • Gregory is a standout lawyer who is personable, empathetic and an all-round great barrister.

      Employment respondentUK Bar
    View profile
  • Jeffrey Jupp
    Jeffrey Jupp

    Jeffrey Jupp

    Jeffrey Jupp KC's employment practice sees him handle a range of matters, from discrimination to commercial employment cases. He has a particular knowledge of cases involving TUPE.

    • Jeffrey Jupp is a brilliant drafter and a compelling advocate.

      Employment respondentUK Bar

    • Jeffrey Jupp is a very strong and knowledgeable advocate who gives clients confidence.

      Employment respondentUK Bar

    • Jeffrey Jupp's preparation is exceptional. He's very flexible and extremely responsive. He is a good advocate.

      Employment respondentUK Bar
    View profile
  • Joshua Yetman
    Joshua Yetman

    Joshua Yetman

    Joshua Yetman is a well-regarded junior barrister with a strong employment law focus. His instructions encompass a variety of discrimination claims including those with complex issues such as unrecognised philosophical beliefs.

    • Joshua Yetman is robust and sound.

      Employment respondentUK Bar

    • Joshua Yetman is a stellar junior who is incredibly easy to work with and enjoyable to instruct.

      Employment respondentUK Bar

    • Joshua gives straightforward advice and is razor-sharp in addressing difficult issues. He is emphatic, driven and reliable.

      Employment respondentUK Bar
    View profile

Ranked Barristers at 7BR (3)

London (Bar)

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership