Employment | UK Bar

No5 Barristers' Chambers provides a strong offering in the employment law space, with a well-established presence in both Birmingham and Leicester. The members are regularly instructed in complex unfair dismissal and discrimination matters in forums ranging from the Employment Tribunal to the Court of Appeal. The barristers serve both private and public sector clients, and the set is favoured by the NHS, among other public bodies. Recent work highlights include Oyuke vs Hazlewoods LLP, a race and disability whistle-blowing case. One client attests that "the barristers are very experienced and get to grips with complex matters very quickly."

St Philips Chambers is a top choice on the Midland Circuit for complex employment law cases. The set's barristers are instructed in a whole host of issues for respondents and claimants in the private and public sectors, with particular strength in complex discrimination matters. In a recent highlight, the members acted in Chandrashekarappa v Wipro, a multifaceted unfair dismissal case which included aspects of discrimination and victimisation. One commentator notes that "their barristers are able to grasp issues, manage clients and support legal advisers."

Oliver Edwards is the senior clerk.

3PB Barristers' Chambers has a strong standing in the Midlands employment law space. The barristers are often instructed in the full range of discriminatory matters, sex-related harassment and victimisation. One current highlight, Dr S A Hirsi-Farah v Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, has the members acting in an unlawful deduction and direct race discrimination case. One client praises the set for "always being very quick to respond and flexible when dealing with requests."

Russell Porter is the Practice Director for the Employment Group.