Doyle Clayton, Employment | Chambers UK Profile

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Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

4

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Doyle Clayton is a specialist firm acting for employers and senior executives on a full range of issues relating to the workplace. The team is adept at advising senior employees on complex litigation, including cases relating to restrictive covenants and injunctions. Its senior employee clientele includes legal professionals and C-suite executives. The firm's employer client base includes organisations operating in the insurance, retail and charities sectors, and it advises these groups on everything from employment litigation and internal investigations to business restructures and TUPE.

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Strengths

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They are very personable and take on each case with tact, precision and confidence.

Employment: Employer respondent
UK

They tailor their approach to the specific needs of our business, providing clear, actionable advice.

Employment: Employer respondent
UK

They are very pragmatic and mindful of the commercial decisions that need to be taken. All Doyle Clayton advisors are friendly, extremely knowledgeable and always make themselves available.

Employment: Employer respondent
UK

They are very personable and take on each case with tact, precision and confidence.

Employment: Employer respondent
UK

They tailor their approach to the specific needs of our business, providing clear, actionable advice.

Employment: Employer respondent
UK

They are very pragmatic and mindful of the commercial decisions that need to be taken. All Doyle Clayton advisors are friendly, extremely knowledgeable and always make themselves available.

Employment: Employer respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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1

Peter De Maria

1

Band 1

Peter De Maria has a broad practice encompassing all aspects of employment work for senior executives, including whistle-blowing and discrimination claims. He is particularly experienced in team moves and restrictive covenants. In addition to his client-facing work, Peter De Maria also serves as Doyle Clayton's senior partner.

Peter is a pleasure to work with and has almost unparalleled experience.

I was very impressed with Peter's experience and level of hard work and commitment to the case.

A leading lawyer in the field, Peter is a pleasure to work with and has almost unparalleled experience.

Peter brings a calm and measured approach bolstered by extensive experience.

4

Dan Begbie-Clench

4

Band 4

Dan Begbie-Clench is adept at advising employers in the financial services sector. He is experienced in handling a variety of employment matters including grievances and senior exits.

Dan Begbie-Clench was a great attentive partner and support. I will highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal support in employment matters especially equality act matters.

He cuts through the waffle and gets what we need done. He's great support.

Dan is very pragmatic and always seeks the most sensible and effective solution to our issues.

Robert Maddox

Star Associates

Robert Maddox is an associate at Doyle Clayton who is able to assist individuals with their employment contracts, as well as advising senior employees on employment disputes.

I was impressed by Rob's ability to understand the complexity of the situation and convert my input into proper legal wording.

He is quick, available and very useful in finding the best possible solution.

Rob is technically excellent and not afraid to grapple with the difficult issues. He is able to inspire confidence in even the most demanding situations and is a pleasure to work with.

Rose Smith

Associates to watch

Rose Smith is a legal director at Doyle Clayton who is regularly called upon by clients to handle litigation as well as HR issues.

Rose is always very detailed and thorough with her support and advice.

It was a real pleasure working with Rose on a complex and difficult case. She is completely and utterly reliable.

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London (Firms)

Employment: Employer

5

Dan Begbie-Clench

5

Band 5

Rose Smith

Associates to watch

Employment: Employer: High Court Litigation

2

Peter De Maria

2

Band 2

Employment: Senior Executive

1

Peter De Maria

1

Band 1

4

Dan Begbie-Clench

4

Band 4

Robert Maddox

Star Associates

Doyle Clayton has rankings in the following guides

1

Employment

UK 2026

Thames Valley

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4

Employment

Global 2025

UK

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