Industrial Relations

Madeline Stanley is an outstanding junior at the Industrial Relations Bar, who is adept at acting unled. Well versed in industries such as manufacturing, heavy industry and retail, Stanley has impressive credentials. Indeed, she has a history of appearing in higher courts, including the Supreme Court, as well as the Central Arbitration Committee.

Michael Ford KC is a renowned silk with an exceptional industrial relations practice. Ford is a staple in higher courts, such as the ECJ, ECHR and Supreme Court, and has been involved in significant cases, including those with legislative consequences.

Oliver Segal KC is an accomplished, market-leading silk who is an expert in equal pay claims, breach of contract claims and collective disputes. Segal impresses with his activity in the Supreme Court and involvement in major judicial reviews. He has an enviable track record, having partaken in recent seminal industrial relations matters, such as Kostal and Uber.

Betsan Criddle KC is a well-reputed silk who frequently acts in large-scale claims and litigation. While other clients are represented, she is particularly active in supporting unions. Criddle is highly capable in matters such as equal pay claims, race discrimination and collective action.

Melanie Tether is a capable senior junior who regularly acts for unions in complex industrial relations matters, some of which are of notably high profile. Tether is adept at advising on issues relating to discrimination, holiday pay claims and equal pay claims, among others.

Stuart Brittenden KC is an acclaimed, high-quality silk who is a regular in influential and large-scale litigation cases. Brittenden is skilled in an array of matters, including injunctions, discrimination and industrial action. He frequently appears in higher courts, the Employment Appeal Tribunal and also has a strong appellate practice.

Tom Kirk is a skilled junior who often acts for respondents. Kirk is capable of handling complex cases in the industrial relation space, including test cases. He has developed an impressive appellate practice, taking on high-profile cases in the Court of Appeal.

David Cunnington is a junior with longstanding experience. Among other things, Cunnington often advises companies in industrial relations matters. In particular, he is adept at injunction relief applications, industrial action, balloting, bargaining and union recognition.

Ijeoma Omambala KC is a well-reputed silk who acts for clients such as trade unions and governmental bodies. Omambala has developed particular expertise in maternity pay and compensation matters, as well as in injunctions and discrimination claims.

Katharine Newton KC is a talented silk who has notable experience of significant, high-profile test cases. Newton often handles matters with technological elements. She also represents clients in the Supreme Court.