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Employment - London (Bar)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Doughty Street Chambers draws on strong employment law knowledge as well as complementary areas of practice, when acting for employees and employers in high-profile cases. Clients regard the chambers highly for its "brilliant barristers who are very responsive and always well prepared." Members are adept at handling cutting-edge worker status and union recognition cases, in addition to discrimination and unfair dismissal claims. A key recent case saw members represent the claimant in Sivanandan v Independent Office for Police Conduct & Penna Plc.

Strengths

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The clerks at Doughty Street are respectful, solution-led and helpful.

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The clerking team are also highly efficient and personable, which makes the entire experience seamless, from introduction to conclusion.

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The service from the clerks at Doughty Street Chambers is consistently excellent. Callum Stebbing, Freddie Wilkins and Cameron Baker in particular are outstanding.

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Everything was timely and punctual with the clerking.

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The amazing clerking team, led by Callum Stebbing, always have your back and are reactive and responsive to your needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Stephenson
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David Stephenson
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Band 1

David Stephenson is an expert in all manner of discrimination claims, with impressive knowledge of the wider aspects of employment law, including holiday pay and victimisation. He has a strong focus on claimant work but is also instructed by employers. In his recent work, he has addressed the topical issue of worker status within the gig economy.

There is nothing David Stephenson doesn't know about discrimination law. He is a thoroughly charming and urbane advocate.

David Stephenson is very experienced and very good at unravelling complex discrimination cases.

David Stephenson is technically sharp and always ahead of the issues to ensure he is prepared and ready to deal with them head-on.

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Kate Annand
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Band 5

Kate Annand is an employment-focused barrister who is recommended for the skilful analysis and dedicated client care she provides in complex cases. She has a particularly strong track record of acting for female claimants in cases of discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Kate is an amazing advocate, but also commercially minded and has a way with clients.

Kate Annand is fearless and has an amazing ability to lull her opponent into a false sense of security before going in for the kill.

Kate Annand is a calm, steady influence whose presence brings a reassuring sense of clarity and composure to any room.

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Louise Mankau
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Louise Mankau
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Band 5

Louise Mankau focuses her employment practice on discrimination law, where she is adept at handling matters at first instance and appeal. She regularly receives instructions regarding whistle-blowing and unfair dismissal.

Louise Mankau brings not only expertise and insight to everything she does, but also a can-do attitude that makes her incredibly dependable.

Louise Mankau is really bright, very personable, a great negotiator and very easy to work with.

Louise Mankau is a great advocate.

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Mukhtiar Singh
5
Band 5

Mukhtiar Singh's notable practice makes him a strong choice of counsel for both employers and employees. He is especially adept at handling discrimination and whistle-blowing matters.

Mukhtiar Singh provides invaluable strategic and tactical advice along the way to put the client in the best possible position to succeed in cases which are notoriously difficult to win.

Mukhtiar Singh is of a high calibre and always impresses. His quickness and readiness to get to grips with the case and identify issues is admirable.

Mukhtiar Singh gets very good results.

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Beth Grossman
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Band 6

Beth Grossman is a respected junior barrister developing a notable employment practice specialising in discrimination, harassment and unfair dismissal claims.

Beth is an extraordinary civil lawyer.

Beth Grossman is a sheer delight to work with.

Beth is able to tease out the relevant legal issues.

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Louise Price
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Band 6

Louise Price has experience appearing before the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal, representing both claimants and respondents. She is instructed on matters concerning discrimination, TUPE and whistle-blowing.

Louise has an eye for detail and gets to the crux of the case.

Louise Price is a great advocate and always able to answer the client's questions and provide helpful advice.

Louise Price's written work and advocacy skills are exceptional. Louise consistently provides clear, pragmatic advice and is highly responsive and easy to work with.

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Nicholas Toms
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Band 6

Nicholas Toms is significantly experienced in representing claimants in multiple areas of employment law. He is particularly sought out for his knowledge of discrimination, reasonable adjustments and trade union recognition.

Nicholas is a highly experienced advocate specialising in trade union-based law. He is a good, accomplished advocate.

Nicholas Toms manages to dig through the weeds and get the arguments across in rapid time. He is incredibly effective.

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Finnian Clarke
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Up and Coming

Finnian Clarke is sought after for multi-day final hearings and closed and open preliminary hearings. He has experience handling matters concerning discrimination, trade unions, whistle-blowing and unfair dismissals.

Finnian provides an excellent service.

Finnian Clarke is an exceptionally talented technical lawyer.

Finnian always gives solid and practical advice.

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Ranked Barristers at
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David Stephenson
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David Stephenson
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Band 1
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Kate Annand
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Band 5
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Louise Mankau
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Louise Mankau
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Band 5
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Mukhtiar Singh
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Band 5
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Beth Grossman
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Louise Price
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Band 6
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Nicholas Toms
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Band 6
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Finnian Clarke
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Up and Coming
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