SILK PROFILE

Deshpal Panesar KC

UK Bar 2026

Old Square Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Independent Investigations

All Circuits

1 year ranked

Employment

London (Bar)

21 years ranked

About

Provided by Old Square Chambers

Practice Areas

Deshpal is a specialist in Employment law. Described as "incredibly bright, very commercial and a brilliant advocate; his cross-examination is superb.” He is widely praised for his formidable grasp of the issues in employment cases. Sources emphasise his mastery of discrimination legislation and that he is an excellent cross-examiner. Deshpal regularly acts in complex, high value claims and has a heavy successful appellate practice. Described in Chambers & Partners as “brilliant at getting right to the nub of the issue.”, "a fantastic team worker", "highly eloquent" and "utterly reliable", and in The Legal 500 as "exceptionally well prepared", he has been at the forefront of employment and discrimination litigation.

Professional Memberships

Deshpal is a member of the Bar Council, the former Chair of Employment Law Bar Association, Chair of the EAT user group, and a member of ELBA, the ELA and ILS.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Employment - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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Independent Investigations - All Circuits

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Deshpal Panesar KC is regularly entrusted with investigations, often large-scale, involving high-profile organisations and groups. These pertain to allegations such as bullying and institutional racism.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Deshpal Panesar has an incredibly sharp legal mind. He has good analytical skills and is good with clients.
EmploymentUK Bar
He carried out an investigation that was well structured and well thought through. I was pleased with the work he did.
Independent InvestigationsUK Bar