Employment

James Laddie KC is widely reputed for his discrimination and whistle-blowing work, while also providing expert guidance in appellate cases and litigation in the High Court. Peers and clients profess admiration for his advocacy skills.

Karon Monaghan KC is regarded as the leading barrister for equality issues and discrimination claims. She represents individuals, charities, trade unions and NGOs, appearing at all tiers of the judicial system including the Supreme Court. She has in recent years been instructed in a string of precedent-setting disputes, including those relating to tribunal fees and worker status.

Thomas Kibling is widely known for his strength in highly sensitive discrimination claims and whistle-blowing cases, while acting for large employers in the professional and financial services sectors. He brings a commercial edge to employment issues with knowledge of injunctive relief applications.

Claire Darwin KC is a highly experienced employment barrister who has an extensive practice encompassing equal pay, worker status, industrial relations and discrimination claims. She frequently appears before the EAT and appeal courts, and offers notable expertise in various employment law issues affecting large public sector organisations and government departments.

Laura Prince KC has a far-reaching practice advising employers, employees and governmental bodies on all aspects of employment law, including equal pay and discrimination claims. She is additionally recognised for her proficiency in wrongful dismissal and redundancy matters.

Mathew Purchase KC acts for employees, employers and trade unions across a wide range of employment law issues, representing clients in the High Court, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal. He is well-regarded by clients for his work in relation to discrimination and collective labour law, among other matters. He has also served on the Attorney General's A Panel.

Nathan Roberts is an esteemed junior barrister who is well versed in employment cases in the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the senior courts and the Supreme Court. He is commended for his understanding of discrimination and whistle-blowing cases.

Mark Greaves is a respected barrister who has excellent knowledge across a variety of employment law issues including TUPE and discrimination. He is notable for his expertise in working time matters.

Noted junior barrister Thomas Gillie enjoys an excellent reputation for his knowledge of employment law, and he undertakes highly sensitive investigations in addition to tribunal litigation. He has a particular strength in discrimination cases.

Emma Foubister is noted for her experience in discrimination cases, particularly in relation to indirect sex and disability discrimination, regularly appearing in the Employment Tribunal and appellate courts. She has also acted in high-profile commercial employment cases.

Edward Kemp KC is commended for his deft handling of commercial employment claims as well as discrimination and whistle-blowing cases. His practice is international in scope, and his domestic practice has seen him in courts of all levels up to the Supreme Court.