JUNIOR PROFILE

Laith Dilaimi

UK Bar 2026

Old Square Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Education

London (Bar)

7 years ranked

Employment

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Employment; Education; Professional Discipline; Local Government; Civil Liberties & Human Rights; Administrative & Public Law; Data Protection.

Career

Laith Dilaimi was called to the Bar in 2011.

In his employment practice, Laith undertakes all areas of employment law. Laith appears in the employment tribunals and in the High Court, as well as in appellate tribunals and courts. He has particular experience in cases involving the healthcare sector and education sector.

In his education practice, Laith accepts instructions across all areas of education law. He represents schools, universities and FE colleges as well as university students and other claimants. He appears in the First-tier Tribunal (SEND), Upper Tribunal, County Court and High Court. He has particular expertise in disability discrimination cases.

Laith also practises in other areas of law: see ‘Practice Areas’ above.

Laith is on the Attorney General’s Panel of Counsel (B Panel).

Laith also practises as a mediator (accredited by ADR Group) and sits as an Independent Disciplinary Panel Member for UK Athletics.

Laith writes the Discrimination in Education chapters for Bloomsbury Professional's Discrimination Law Service.

Please visit the Old Square Chambers website for Laith's full profile: http://www.oldsquare.co.uk/our-people/profile/laith-dilaimi

Professional Memberships

ALBA; ARDL; DLA; ELA; ELAS; ELBA; ILS

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Education - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Laith Dilaimi is a specialist in education cases involving SEN and disability discrimination. He regularly receives instructions to act on behalf of parents and young people in a variety of matters, and has experience appearing in cases before the Upper Tribunal.

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Employment - London (Bar)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Laith Dilaimi has acted in numerous high-profile employment cases concerning whistle-blowing, unfair dismissal and holiday pay. Notable recent instructions include representing the Home Secretary in Sir Philip Rutnam's claims following his resignation.

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Strengths

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Laith is a well-respected barrister. Solicitors like him and use him.
EducationUK Bar
He's a really brilliant advocate, particularly in cases that involve vulnerable witnesses. He can cross-examine in a considered but effective manner, and he does it very sensitively.
EducationUK Bar
Laith Dilaimi is extremely knowledgeable, communicated well, and put forward clear legal arguments.
EmploymentUK Bar
Laith Dilaimi is able to grasp tricky and complex issues and make sense of them.
EmploymentUK Bar
Laith's care and holistic approach to cases is unique. His legal knowledge is excellent.
EmploymentUK Bar