Employment | UK Bar

3PB Barristers has an excellent profile in discrimination law and other employment issues. In addition to acting for claimants, the barristers have defended government departments and other high-ranking public bodies in complex claims. They also represent large private sector employers in unfair dismissal and related matters. The set has strength in areas including whistle-blower protection, equal pay and union law. In one key highlight, members represented the respondent in Dance v Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, a perceived disability discrimination case. One client comments: "This set is the best in its field."

The three chambers directors are Mark Heath, Russell Porter and Stuart Pringle.

Guildhall Chambers offers strong experience in the prosecution and defence of Employment Tribunal claims including those relating to unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment and whistle-blowing. Police forces and other public bodies are well represented among the chambers' clients in these areas. The barristers cover the full employment suite and are experienced in business protection elements of employment law, including restrictive covenants and the misuse of confidential information. Members recently acted on behalf of the claimant in Morris v Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, relating to sex harassment and discrimination. One interviewee reports: "Each barrister at this set brings their own skills but all are a pleasure to work with."

Caroline Evans is the senior clerk for employment instructions.

Old Square Chambers' Bristol office houses a market-leading employment practice which takes in appellate cases of marked importance, in addition to the barristers' regular diet of tribunal work. The set is an excellent choice for any case involving discrimination law or industrial relations issues. Members represent both claimants and employers, including those in the public sector. A client highlights the "great choice of junior and senior counsel for employment law."

The Winchester-based employment barristers at Pump Court Chambers have achieved great success in gaining notable claimant and respondent-side instructions, appearing in cases relating to disability, victimisation, whistle-blowing detriment and other issues. Among the chambers' prominent clients are police forces, local authorities and educational establishments. Members successfully represented the respondent in Roche v University of Southampton, a multifaceted unfair dismissal and discrimination matter. One interviewee comments: "They are good technical experts who hold their own against other reputable Chambers."

The senior clerk is Tony Atkins.