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Employment - Western (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

Guildhall Chambers offers strong experience in the prosecution and defence of Employment Tribunal claims including those relating to unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment and whistle-blowing. Police forces and other public bodies are well represented among the chambers' clients in these areas. The barristers cover the full employment suite and are experienced in business protection elements of employment law, including restrictive covenants and the misuse of confidential information. Members recently acted on behalf of the claimant in Morris v Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, relating to sex harassment and discrimination. One interviewee reports: "Each barrister at this set brings their own skills but all are a pleasure to work with."

Caroline Evans is the senior clerk for employment instructions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Allan Roberts
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Respected for his expertise in whistle-blowing and discrimination matters, Allan Roberts predominantly deals with high-level tribunal claims and High Court cases. He is particularly noted for dealing with complex police cases and often represents constabularies. He appears regularly in the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the Court of Appeal.

Allan Roberts is is exceptional and our counsel of choice for complex litigation or matters requiring delicate handling.

He's the best in the business.

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Debbie Grennan
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Debbie Grennan is highly experienced in high-value and complex discrimination and whistle-blowing claims, regularly appearing in the ET and EAT. Debbie also handles matters relating to equal pay and TUPE. She regularly receives instructions on behalf of public sector clients, including respondent local authorities and the NHS.

She is one of those devastatingly calm advocates who is always prepared and keeps a calm manner when dealing with complex matters.

She is completely unflappable and a very calming influence on our frustrated and sometimes confused client.

Douglas Leach
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Douglas Leach
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Douglas Leach has a well-rounded practice which encompasses all areas of employment law. He has significant experience in technically complex TUPE and disability discrimination matters. He is also well versed in competition-related cases involving confidence breaches, restrictive covenants and injunction relief.

He is a great advocate who always seeks to adopt a commercial approach.

Douglas Leach is technically brilliant.

Julian Allsop
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Julian Allsop
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Julian Allsop handles employment matters in both the courts and tribunals, predominantly acting for employers. He is known for his expertise in complex disability discrimination, pregnancy and maternity discrimination, and whistle-blowing litigation. He also works in director-level remuneration claims and restrictive covenants.

He is very calm in a crisis and expertly guides us and clients through the process.

Julian is quite simply excellent.

Julian Allsop is very strong technically.

Nicholas G Smith
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Nicholas G Smith
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Nicholas Smith is widely respected for his work on whistle-blowing, discrimination and unfair dismissal, including cases arising out of insolvency. He has vast experience of appellate work, and is highly regarded for complex and high-value cases that have commercial significance. He acts for both respondents and claimants.

Nick is supportive counsel, he is strategic and creative.

He is very personable and has an air of gravitas in ET.

Geraint Probert
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Geraint Probert
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Geraint Probert has a practice covering a broad range of employment work, including discrimination, TUPE and whistle-blowing cases. He is experienced in leading complex and lengthy tribunals, and also handles sensitive issues relating to tribunal practice, injunctions, strategy and settlement.

Geraint is very personable and brilliant with clients, and putting witnesses at ease. He is unflappable.

He is well prepared and he gets results.

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Kerry Gardiner
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Kerry Gardiner advises both claimants and respondents on the full spectrum of employment law including whistle-blowing, discrimination and unfair dismissal cases. She has notable experience in the Employment Appeal Tribunal and frequently handles jurisdictional matters at pre-hearing reviews.

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Employment

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Allan Roberts
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Debbie Grennan
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Douglas Leach
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Douglas Leach
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Band 1
Julian Allsop
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Julian Allsop
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Nicholas G Smith
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Nicholas G Smith
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Geraint Probert
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Geraint Probert
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Kerry Gardiner
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