SILK PROFILE

Bruce Carr KC

UK Bar 2026

Devereux

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Employment

London (Bar)

31 years ranked

Industrial Relations

All Circuits

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Devereux

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Bruce practises predominantly in the field of employment law. His practice spans the breadth of this area and is particularly sought after for his expertise in relation to industrial action, restrictive covenants, company re-organisations, union recognition and de-recognition, and discrimination. Bruce has a substantial practice in discrimination (including equal pay), transfer of undertakings and large-scale redundancy matters. In addition to litigation, he also specialises in conducting internal investigations and reviews.

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Career

Called 1986, Inner Temple. Silk 2009. Appointed as Recorder in 1998 and Deputy High Court Judge in 2019.

Professional Memberships

Employment Law Bar Association; Employment Lawyers Association; ILS.

Personal

Cambs High School for Boys, Cambridge. Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge. LSE (BSc Economics) 1983, Central London Polytechnic/University of Westminster (Dip Law) 1985.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Employment - London (Bar)

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Bruce Carr KC is a skilful advocate, widely recognised for his unbeatable expertise in industrial relations and trade union matters. He is also highly proficient in whistle-blowing and discrimination cases.

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Industrial Relations - All Circuits

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Bruce Carr KC is a highly experienced and highly regarded employment barrister who regularly assists on industrial relations matters. He regularly appears in courts of first instance and in courts of appeal.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Bruce Carr is a robust cross-examiner and able to dominate a tribunal.
EmploymentUK Bar
Bruce Carr is brilliant, has a very nice courtroom manner, is very persuasive, and puts things clearly and simply.
EmploymentUK Bar
Bruce is a hugely experienced and assured advocate who commands judicial and client respect.
EmploymentUK Bar
He's the apex of industrial relations work. He's absolutely excellent.
Industrial RelationsUK Bar