Chambers Review
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Sport - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Lydia Banerjee enjoys a strong reputation for her expertise in gymnastics, athletics and football. She regularly assists with sport-related investigation and dismissal issues. She has experience in the discrimination, employment and sports law-related human rights spaces.
Strengths
Lydia has excellent knowledge of the area and is a really strong presenter of a case.
She is super responsive and very practical, and gets to the point of the issue very quickly.
Lydia is incredibly knowledgeable and technically brilliant. She approaches the matter focused on the client's objectives and desired commercial outcomes rather than the strict legal position.
Independent Investigations - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Lydia Banerjee possesses notable experience handling sensitive investigations which span disciplinary matters and governance reviews. Her instructions in this field typically concern sporting bodies.
Strengths
She went above and beyond in her willingness to spend time with and listen to new and evolving grievances beyond what she was asked.
Lydia Banerjee is very pragmatic.
Employment - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Lydia Banerjee has amassed an impressive body of experience across a number of cutting-edge employment law issues, including worker status. In addition, she is able to skilfully handle everything from discrimination claims to breach of contract and restrictive covenant cases.
Strengths
Lydia Banerjee is quick, smart and has enviable client skills.
Lydia Banerjee is an extremely good all-rounder employment lawyer who is delightful to work with and has great client relationship skills.