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. Members recently represented the respondent in Mr C Bodker v Mouldcam Ltd, an unfair dismissal matter concerning questions of international jurisdiction. Clients say that "they always have a good range of options on who to instruct" and "their personable approach provides support during the pressurised period of preparing for a hearing."
Strengths
"The clerks are very easy to work with, quickly processing instructions and making it easy to provide information to barristers."
Notable Practitioners
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. "Paul is the ultimate professional. He is very knowledgeable."
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. "Rachel is an excellent advocate."
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.
Matthew Rudd is head of the chambers' employment law practice. He is well versed in a range of complex unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. "Matthewis a very pragmatic advocate who appreciates the difficulties in a case." "He was very cool and calm, and the client was very happy." "Matthew has good client care skills, readily picked up the issues and provided sound advice." "Matthew is a solid go-to barrister who cuts through the case to get to the key issues." "Matthew's vast experience leads to wise and measured decisions."
