UK Bar Guide 2026 : All Circuits
Ranked Barristers
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Devereux boasts a highly regarded team for industrial disputes with barristers who often work for employers and for trade unions. Recent work includes Secretary of State for Health v RCN.
Glenn Billeness is director of clerking.
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Bruce Carr KC is a highly experienced and highly regarded employment barrister who regularly assists on industrial relations matters. He regularly appears in courts of first instance and in courts of appeal.
He's the apex of industrial relations work. He's absolutely excellent.
Andrew Burns KC boasts an enviable industrial relations practice that regularly sees him acting for employers in complex matters in first instance and in appellate courts.
Andrew Burns is very good.
Claire Darwin KC is a silk who is well known for her industrial relations practice. She typically acts for employers, but also represents employees. Darwin has experience of notable trade union disputes. She is also active in the Court of Appeal and Employment Appeal Tribunal.
Darwin is a very vigorous and powerful advocate. She is very clear.
Darwin is very knowledgeable in a complex and developing area, particularly on technical aspects.
Claire is a fiercely dedicated barrister. She works tremendously hard and gives 100%.
Georgina Hirsch is an experienced barrister who leverages her previous career as a solicitor to assist trade unions in complex industrial relations work in all manner of courts, including the Supreme Court. She is a member of the Attorney General's A Panel.
Industrial Relations
Industrial Relations
Industrial Relations
Industrial Relations
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