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Daniel Oudkerk KC

UK Bar 2026

Essex Court Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Employment

London (Bar)

21 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

13 years ranked

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Employment - London (Bar)

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Daniel Oudkerk KC is recognised for his commercial approach and clear advice in complex employment matters. He has extensive experience of High Court litigation and is considered an expert in team move issues and restrictive covenant work.

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Daniel Oudkerk is an excellent all-rounder. Clients love him because he has a great way of discussing issues with them.
EmploymentUK Bar
Daniel Oudkerk is certainly a serious commercial strategist.
EmploymentUK Bar
Dan is an acknowledged leader in the field, and deservedly too. He is a pleasure to work with and is great with clients.
EmploymentUK Bar
He is relentlessly calm, tremendously focused and someone who does it all intellectually and with good humour. He winds the judge around his finger in a gentle manner.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
Daniel makes it look so effortless. He has so much experience that he can expertly react to changes and unexpected twists in the courtroom.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar