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Employment - London (Bar)

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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.

Strengths

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Albie Barton in particular is very helpful.

Employment respondent
UK Bar

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

Employment respondent
UK Bar

The clerks are very pleasant to deal with.

Employment respondent
UK Bar

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

Employment respondent
UK Bar

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

Employment respondent
UK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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Elaine Banton
3
Band 3

Elaine Banton is an insightful advocate who is well known for her deep experience in claims of discrimination. She is skilled in handling cases involving whistle-blowing, unfair dismissal and harassment.

Elaine Banton has a brilliant legal mind and is a lovely person. Her client care is faultless.

Elaine Banton is an excellent advocate who is clear, articulate and persuasive.

Elaine is an excellent advocate who is professional and on the ball.

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Gregory Burke
3
Band 3

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.

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

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

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Jeffrey Jupp
4
Band 4

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.

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

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

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Joshua Yetman
6
Band 6

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.

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

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

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Ranked Barristers at
7BR

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Employment
4
Jeffrey Jupp KC
4
Band 4
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Employment
3
Elaine Banton
3
Band 3
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Gregory Burke
3
Band 3
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Joshua Yetman
6
Band 6
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