Ranking tables
Employment: Employee & Trade Union | UK
London (Firms)
Rankings overview for Departments
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
- Anthea Christie Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP4 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth George Leigh Day4 Years Ranked
- Emilie Cole Cole Khan Solicitors LLP5 Years Ranked
- Joy Drummond Anthony Gold20 Years Ranked
- Mariel Irvine Mariel Irvine Solicitors11 Years Ranked
- Michael Newman Leigh Day7 Years Ranked
- Paul Jennings Bates Wells4 Years Ranked
- Paula Lee Leigh Day2 Years Ranked
- Susie Al-Qassab Bellevue Law3 Years Ranked
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All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Leigh DayEmployment: Employee & Trade Union2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedLeigh Day has a market-leading employment team noted for its capabilities in representing group claimants. The team is praised by interviewees for its representation of individuals against large businesses. Its lawyers are adept at handling all types of discrimination claims, particularly sex and disability. The team has been at the forefront of gig economy and equal pay claims.
Band 2
2 Bates WellsEmployment: Employee & Trade Union2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedBates Wells is an expert claimant firm with experience working on cases up to the Supreme Court. The firm is especially noted for its work for clients in the gig economy, and the team boasts high-profile successes litigating worker status claims. It is also experienced in cases involving discrimination and whistle-blowing.2 Cole Khan Solicitors LLPEmployment: Employee & Trade Union2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedCole Khan Solicitors is a reputable boutique employment firm specialising in a range of high-profile contentious matters. The firm is adept at handling individual claimant and union claims, particularly those focused on discrimination and the Equality Act.2 Penningtons Manches Cooper LLPEmployment: Employee & Trade Union2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedPenningtons Manches Cooper has an established team handling significant trade union issues, as well as claims of discrimination and whistle-blowing. The team is able to handle a wide range of matters from single-claimant cases to large-scale group claims. Its lawyers are noted for their ability to advise public sector clients, with a particular specialism in police matters.2 ThompsonsEmployment: Employee & Trade Union2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedThompsons is a specialist employment law firm with a particular emphasis on representing trade unions. The firm is noted for capabilities in harassment, discrimination and pay negotiation matters. It is also adept at handling issues relating to industrial action. The team has standout expertise when it comes to blacklisting issues in the construction industry.