Employment

Chris Milsom has a broad practice, covering the full spectrum of employment and discrimination disputes, including cases concerning gender reassignment, race and age discrimination. He has also recently appeared in a number of whistle-blowing disputes and worker status claims.

Caspar Glyn KC is a well-established silk recognised for his effective cross-examination and courtroom presence. He is admired for his industrial relations work, representing both employers and trade unions. He also has expertise relating to other matters, including discrimination and employee benefits.

Claire McCann has a wide practice spanning both employment and equality law issues, with expertise in discrimination claims and equal pay litigation. Her clients come from a range of industry sectors, including healthcare, aviation, banking and retail. She is adept in the handling of whistle-blowing claims.

Dee Masters heads the employment group and has extensive knowledge regarding equal pay and discrimination issues, with a particular focus on age discrimination. She represents both employers and employees.

Jason Galbraith-Marten KC acts across all aspects of employment law, advising clients from local government, media organisations and the motor industry. He is particularly well regarded for his work in disability discrimination cases, as well as matters concerning TUPE, and collective employment and worker status law.

Paul Epstein KC is a talented advocate who handles high-profile employment cases at all levels of the judicial system. He has a strong reputation for working on discrimination issues but is also an authority in matters concerning equal pay and whistle-blowing.

Rachel Crasnow KC acts across the full gamut of employment law and has a particular aptitude for discrimination cases. She is instructed by clients in the banking, media, healthcare and education sectors.

Robin Allen KC is a considerably experienced and eminent silk who frequently appears in the most significant employment litigation. He is well reputed for his impressive track record in the House of Lords and the Supreme Court, and is considered to be one of the best barristers available for discrimination cases. He has appeared in high-profile roles in the course of the long-running litigation over judges' pensions.

Schona Jolly KC is an admired silk whose employment practice is bolstered by her human rights knowledge. She is a regular counsel for banking clients and trade unions, and has been instructed in one of the leading gig economy cases in the court system. She also handles complex discrimination claims. She has represented clients in the High Court and appellate courts.

Tom Brown is a highly experienced barrister who appears at tribunals and at all levels of the court system in all manner of employment disputes. He has sound knowledge of a variety of issues, including equality law, restrictive covenants and confidential information.

Daphne Romney KC concentrates her practice on discrimination and equal pay matters, with additional strengths in wrongful dismissal and breach of contract issues. She is also notable for her work handling whistle-blowing cases.

Olivia-Faith Dobbie handles a far-reaching employment practice specialising in discrimination claims and working time disputes. She represents clients both at employment tribunals and in court.

Paul Michell is vastly experienced in employment law matters but particularly focuses on wrongful dismissal and discrimination cases, with knowledge of restraint of trade and injunctive relief. He acts for a range of clients but has particular expertise in the education and sports sectors.

Tom Coghlin KC handles employment law matters for an impressive selection of clients, including public bodies, banks, companies, charities and individuals. He is particularly skilled at dealing with discrimination and whistle-blowing issues.

Akua Reindorf KC works primarily in highly complex discrimination cases, often representing trade unions and individuals before the appellate courts. She also has experience handling dismissal claims. She has gained in prominence following the publication of the Reindorf Report into no-platforming at the University of Essex.

Caroline Musgrave-Cohen is an employment law specialist barrister with strong knowledge of whistle-blowing, disability discrimination and parental rights disputes. She is regularly involved in cases concerning local authorities, the professional services and the armed forces. She is experienced in work before the High Court and beyond.

Carolyn D'Souza is a high-quality advocate specialising in complex employment cases in the financial services sector. She frequently acts in significant cases involving claims of discrimination and whistle-blowing.

Catherine Casserley is widely recognised as a barrister with significant expertise in equality law and a particular focus on disability discrimination. She has experience in other aspects of employment law, acting at all levels from tribunal to the Supreme Court.

Declan O'Dempsey has vast experience across the whole expanse of employment law. He is particularly recognised for his discrimination work and for his handling of equal pay and whistle-blowing claims, as well as cases considering the effects of mental health problems on employees.

Ed Williams KC is a skilled employment and discrimination law barrister who is often instructed in appellate cases. He acts for employers and employees from a range of sectors including finance and education.

Nathaniel Caiden has an impressive reputation as an appellate advocate, with experience acting for both claimants and respondents. He has a broad employment practice but he can boast particular experience in discrimination and worker status cases.

Rachel Barrett is an impressive employment law barrister who has made appearances before the highest UK courts. She acts on behalf of both claimant and respondent clients and handles a wide range of matters including breach of contract, whistle-blowing and disability discrimination.

Rebecca Tuck KC is a talented tribunal advocate with extensive knowledge of discrimination claims and unfair dismissal cases. Highly adept at handling complex employment litigation, she often conducts investigations into employees and advises grievance and disciplinary panels.

Adam Ohringer possesses notable experience of issues including worker status and difficult questions on potentially conflicting provisions in the Equality Act 2010. He is also a strong choice for everything from TUPE cases to whistle-blowing claims.

Anna Beale is a strong advocate with excellent experience before the tribunals and courts representing employers and individuals in complex discrimination and whistle-blowing cases. She also has experience dealing with equal pay disputes.

Chesca Lord is a skilled litigator who is deeply experienced in employment and equality law, including substantial discrimination claims. She has notable expertise in relation to part-time workers and sleep-in shifts.

Sarah Fraser Butlin KC is an employment-specialist barrister who is hugely skilled in trade union cases, including union recognition matters and questions of worker status.

Sheryn Omeri KC is an experienced employment barrister who elicits praise for her ability to represent employers and employees before the senior courts. She has particularly impressive experience in discrimination and worker status cases.

Andrew Watson is commended by instructing solicitors for his deep knowledge of employment law. He has acted for a variety of claimants and respondents in discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.

Jennifer Danvers attracts attention for her ability in complex cases of discrimination, whistle-blowing, unfair dismissal and harassment. She represents claimants and respondents, including those in education and academia.

Matt Jackson has a dedicated employment and discrimination practice in which he acts for both employer and employee. His work covers whistle-blowing cases and contractual matters.

Jonathan Cook is a reputable choice of counsel acting for both claimants and respondents in employment disputes. He is adept at handling disability discrimination and constructive dismissal claims, with notable experience across the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Ameer Ismail has a varied employment practice which includes acting in unfair dismissals, discrimination, whistle-blowing, contractual and TUPE-related matters. He has experience acting for both claimants and respondents.

Helena Ifeka acts for claimants and respondents in a range of employment matters, including whistle-blowing, redundancy, discrimination and TUPE-related trials. She has prior experience in industry and consultancy, giving her a unique commercial background.

Laurene Veale's expertise covers a range of discrimination matters, including those concerning maternity, age, disability and part-time workers. She has acted for claimants and respondents in appeals to the EAT, as well as covering large group claims.

Ruaraidh Fitzpatrick has significant experience in trade union law as well as age discrimination, redundancy and sex discrimination in the workplace. His professional expertise also draws on human rights and international legal norms.