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Civitas Chambers

Employment

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Employment - Wales & Chester (Bar)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Civitas Law's members are instructed in a range of complex discrimination and unfair dismissal cases. They also have strong expertise in whistle-blowing matters, and various other issues including the National Minimum Wage and TUPE. They attract frequent instructions from the devolved government and a range of public authorities. Civitas barristers recently represented the respondent in Ade Langerveld v Powys County Council, a multi-day sex discrimination claim. One respondent notes: "I've seen really impressive advocacy by the barristers whom I have instructed."

Daniele Smith is practice manager.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Chris Howells
    Chris Howells

    Chris Howells

    Chris Howells is highly experienced in unfair dismissal claims and disability discrimination cases, representing both employees and employers. His clients hail from a range of public sector organisations, including local councils and schools.

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  • Joanne Williams
    Joanne Williams

    Joanne Williams

    Joanne Williams is experienced in a range of employment matters including unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. She often represents public authorities as respondents in employment claims.

    • Joanne is very good and discussed matters with me ahead of the hearing. She represents her clients well.

      Employment respondentUK Bar
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  • Jonathan Walters
    Jonathan Walters

    Jonathan Walters

    Jonathan Walters is a highly renowned employment barrister in Wales with a particular emphasis on disciplinary and regulatory issues. He is accomplished in acting for local authorities; he also acts for clients from the private sector.

    • He's very detailed, level-headed and even-handed.

      Employment respondentUK Bar
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  • Anthony Vines
    Anthony Vines

    Anthony Vines

    Anthony Vines possesses considerable expertise in acting for both employees and employers. He has dealt with various matters, including unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and restrictive covenants. He frequently appears in employment tribunals.

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  • Owain Rhys James
    Owain Rhys James

    Owain Rhys James

    Owain Rhys James is an emerging employment barrister, building his practice in unfair dismissal and disability EAT appeals. Owain Rhys James acts for both claimants and respondents.

    • His written submissions are excellent.

      Employment respondentUK Bar

    • Owain's advocacy is fantastic and he is able to put the client's case to the other side and succeed with the case. I would instruct Owain again in the future and recommend him to colleagues.

      Employment respondentUK Bar
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Wales & Chester (Bar)

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