Employment

Ben Cooper KC is an impressive advocate renowned for his expertise in injunctive relief issues and TUPE cases. He also has an increasingly prominent reputation for his work on discrimination matters. He represents a mix of employer and employee clients.

Michael Ford KC is a skilled practitioner handling highly complex Employment Tribunal matters, including discrimination claims, equal pay and holiday pay disputes, as well as cases concerning industrial action. He regularly appears in the upper tiers of the judicial system, including the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights.

Louise Chudleigh is an experienced employment barrister with expertise in discrimination, equal pay, whistle-blowing and breach of contract claims. Her extensive employment law knowledge is bolstered by her experience as an Employment Tribunal judge.

Melanie Tether regularly assists clients with complex disability discrimination cases and equal pay disputes. She also has considerable experience in TUPE matters and has tackled a number of leading cases in the field.

Oliver Segal KC is a hugely respected employment barrister who has particular expertise in discrimination and commercial agency laws. He is also highly proficient in handling sophisticated collective disputes, including industrial actions and TUPE complications.

Ben Collins KC is recognised for his proficiency in sophisticated whistle-blowing claims and discrimination cases. He regularly acts for public sector employers but is also skilled at handling cases for private sector clients. His employment practice is bolstered by his knowledge of personal injury law.

Katharine Newton KC maintains a wide employment law practice, representing large employers and individuals from both the public and private sectors. She is most renowned for discrimination work, but has also dealt with whistle-blowing claims and industrial action issues. She regularly represents employers from the banking and financial services sectors, as well as large media organisations.

Simon Cheetham KC handles a raft of employment issues including discrimination law, contractual disputes, restrictive covenant enforcements, bonuses and holiday pay. He has significant experience of High Court and Court of Appeal advocacy.

Betsan Criddle KC has a broad employment law practice with notable experience in discrimination cases and injunction proceedings. She represents a wide range of clients including banks, independent schools, major charities, NHS trusts, trade unions and senior executives.

Deshpal Panesar KC is a skilled advocate who regularly appears before the High Court and employment tribunals. He is known for his appellate practice and has extensive experience handling difficult industrial action, whistle-blowing and discrimination claims.

Ijeoma Omambala KC is a strong discrimination barrister who has expertise in wider employment law issues, including restrictive covenants, whistle-blowing and trade union matters.

Jack Mitchell regularly handles sensitive employment cases for his clients, both domestically and internationally, and is renowned for his work in high-profile whistle-blowing and discrimination claims. He has an interest in the commercial aspects of employment law, advising on partnership issues and shareholder disputes.

Madeline Stanley is a well-regarded barrister with deep expertise across the employment law field. She regularly acts in major cases involving employment status as well as trade union and strike action matters.

Mark Sutton KC is widely reputed for his expertise in doctor disciplinaries and employment law issues arising from the healthcare sector. He is particularly skilled in handling whistle-blowing and TUPE matters, and has experience of injunctive relief applications before the Supreme Court.

Rad Kohanzad is an accomplished employment barrister who earns widespread praise for his appellate practice. He regularly appears on behalf of companies and individuals in the Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Spencer Keen has developed a strong presence in the London market after practising as a barrister on the Western Circuit for a number of years. He is known for his ability to attack complex questions of discrimination and whistle-blowing law at appellate level, and has particular expertise in employment cases involving EU law.

Eleena Misra KC practises broadly in public and private employment law and has noted expertise in educational and healthcare-related issues. She demonstrates deep experience acting in disciplinary and regulatory matters and has a strong understanding of discrimination laws.

Nadia Motraghi KC is an exceptionally skilled barrister who acts for employers, senior executives, trade unions and large groups of claimants. She also has significant experience representing government institutions and NHS organisations.

Robin White is widely praised for her knowledge of discrimination law, with a particular strength in relation to transgender rights. She also has national security clearance, which enables her to work on highly sensitive matters.

Stuart Brittenden offers expert advice to employers, individuals and trade unions and has specialist knowledge of injunctions, discrimination cases and industrial action, appearing regularly before the Employment Appeal Tribunal, High Court and beyond.

Respected junior barrister Adam Ross is capable of handling a broad spectrum of employment matters for which he is frequently instructed as sole counsel. His litigation experience often sees him act for and against public bodies.

Christopher Edwards boasts a broad employment practice that regularly sees him representing both employees and employers, including the NHS and blue-chip companies.

Hilary Winstone receives praise for her cross-examination prowess. She is especially adept at handling employment discrimination cases for corporate and public sector clients, including local authorities, police forces and NHS trusts.

Laith Dilaimi has acted in numerous high-profile employment cases concerning whistle-blowing, unfair dismissal and holiday pay. Notable recent instructions include representing the Home Secretary in Sir Philip Rutnam's claims following his resignation.

Alex Shellum is a skilful barrister advising on a variety of employment tribunal claims and appeals. He is regularly instructed in discrimination and sexual harassment claims, many of a high-profile nature.

Anya Palmer has a dedicated employment practice in which she acts for both claimants and employers. She has experience appearing before the High Court, Employment Appeal Tribunal, and the Court of Appeal.

Ben Jones is an able employment law barrister with a particular strength in matters involving NHS trusts. His experience also extends to other sectors and encompasses a broad range of claims, from disability discrimination and whistle-blowing to worker status.

Darshal Patel is noted for his expertise in both High Court employment matters and tribunal claims. He is adept at handling unfair dismissal and breach of contract instructions.

Laura Gould acts on commercial and civil employment disputes, boasting particular expertise in medical and NHS employment work. She has experience in employment-related High Court actions and discrimination claims in civil courts.

Rachel Owusu-Agyei is an impressive junior barrister who earns praise for her ability to litigate complex cases on behalf of respondents as well as individual and group claimants, and trade unions. She has wide-ranging employment experience in matters such as whistle-blowing, discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Tara O'Halloran is a highly sought-after junior employment barrister. Her experience sees her handling complex tribunal matters for claimants and respondents, with particular expertise in discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Tom Kirk is a specialist employment law barrister with strong experience acting in the Employment Appeal Tribunal, in cases concerning topical issues such as equal pay and worker status. He is notable for his work in disputes occurring in the civil service.

Conor Kennedy represents claimants and respondents in commercial and civil employment disputes. His experience includes harassment, victimisation and disability claims, as well as unfair dismissals.

Daisy van den Berg is a junior who is instructed on various discrimination claims, including those concerning transgender, sex, maternity and religious discrimination. She has experience in the Employment Tribunal and in the civil courts.

Emily Skinner is a junior with experience as a former employment solicitor. She is instructed on whistle-blowing, unfair dismissals and TUPE trials, as well as matters concerning discrimination claims.

Serena Crawshay-Williams' broad employment practice encompasses whistle-blowing, discrimination, unfair dismissals, holiday pay and breach of contract. She acts in EAT appeals, drafts pleadings and witness statements, and assists in investigations.

Nicola Newbegin draws on her background as a solicitor to represent claimants and respondents in a raft of employment disputes. She has particular expertise in cases arising out of the healthcare sector and often acts in claims for alleged unfair dismissal and discrimination.