Employment

Andrew Short KC has come to be regarded among the legal profession as one of its foremost experts on equal pay. This is thanks to his involvement in a number of landmark cases in the field with potentially transformative ramifications for the retail sector. His practice also takes in important cases concerning discrimination claims, notably in the context of public sector pensions.

Naomi Cunningham focuses her employment practice on discrimination matters, supported by extensive knowledge of working time cases and mass equal pay litigation. She is experienced in cases concerning allegations of wrongful and unfair dismissal.

Naomi Ling is repeatedly instructed by clients to appear in complex tribunal and appellate cases across the whole gamut of employment law. She has extensive knowledge of age and disability discrimination as well as holiday pay disputes, with additional experience of pension-related claims.

Andrew Allen KC has a multifaceted practice, complementing his extensive knowledge of employment law with expertise in both partnership and discrimination law issues. He is regularly instructed by employers and employees from the legal sector and has notable specialism in injunctive relief, whistle-blowing and disability discrimination cases.

Keith Bryant KC handles a wide employment practice, enhanced by his extensive knowledge of pensions law. He regularly takes on high-profile discrimination cases and issues surrounding employment and national security vetting protocols.

Lydia Seymour is a talented employment specialist barrister who is experienced in high-profile cases taking in discrimination, whistle-blowing and other issues.

Saul Margo is a broad employment specialist with particular expertise in complex discrimination claims, equal pay and cases with an employment and pensions crossover. He acts regularly in the ET, EAT and Court of Appeal.

Martina Murphy is an employment specialist barrister who is commended for her substantial experience in unfair dismissal, discrimination and victimisation cases. She also possesses expertise in whistle-blowing matters, including those arising in the medical profession.

Will Young brings his knowledge of personal injury to employment disputes and has carved out a particular niche in work-related psychiatric claims. His client base is broad and he is particularly well thought of in the financial services market, with regular instructions from senior City individuals.

Daniel Barnett acts for both employers and employees across a wide range of employment matters, with specific attention to restrictive covenants and discrimination issues. He has impressive experience in the High Court and at appellate level.

Gus Baker is an accomplished junior barrister with significant litigation experience across the full spectrum of employment law matters, from discrimination and unfair dismissal claims to equal pay. He complements his court practice with advisory work, including assisting with the impact of health and safety on employment law.

Alexander Line has experience appearing before the Employment Appeal Tribunal and represents both employers and employees in a range of employment matters. His education law expertise strengthens his proficiency in handling discrimination work in the education sector.

Bianca Venkata's expertise in employment law makes her a highly sought-after advocate for both claimants and respondents. She is noted for her experience in the Employment Tribunals and Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Paul Livingston is an employment law specialist who is instructed on matters concerning equal pay claims, discrimination, whistle-blowing and harassment. He has also served on the B Panel of the Attorney General’s Counsel to the Crown.

Stephen Butler is a tactically astute barrister who is adept at handling tribunal disputes and has experience in employment cases heard before the senior courts, including mass equal pay claims. He is instructed by both respondents and claimants.

Victoria Brown possesses noteworthy experience acting in a broad range of employment claims brought by high-profile individuals. She has represented the government in the long-running litigation concerning judges' pensions.

Elizabeth Grace is a barrister noted for her expertise in handling Civil Restraint Orders, as part of a wider employment law practice which sees her appear regularly in the Employment Appeal Tribunal and other tribunals.

Monique Bouffé represents claimants and respondents is a range of employment matters which concern whistle-blowing, harassment and wages. Her work on discrimination cases covers racial, religious and political discrimination.