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Employment - North Eastern (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Broadway House has developed a strong reputation for employment tribunal work across Yorkshire and the wider region. Its barristers are highly experienced in all manner of discrimination, unfair dismissal and protected disclosure claims, with a roughly even split between claimant and respondent-side instructions. Members act for individual and group claimants as well as corporations and public sector employers.
Notable practitioners
Adam Willoughby is praised for his work in complex discrimination claims, particularly those involving vulnerable claimants. He offers expertise across the whole range of employment law, acting for claimants and respondents.
Paul Smith is an employment law expert with experience representing clients in tribunals across the country. He frequently works in cases relating to breach of contract, equal pay, unfair dismissal and whistle-blowing. He acts for both claimants and respondents.
Rachel Mellor is a distinguished advocate who is highlighted for her handling of a range of employment cases including those concerning discrimination and unfair dismissal.
Matthew Rudd is head of the chambers' employment law practice. He is well versed in a range of complex unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.