Employment

Sean Jones KC is renowned among peers and clients alike for his robust style of advocacy and extensive employment law knowledge, particularly in relation to discrimination. He is regularly instructed in highly complex employment cases, handling everything from unfair dismissal cases to holiday pay and equal pay matters, as well as cases examining workers' rights to the national minimum wage.

"Sean Jones is a fearsome intellect and a tremendous cross-examiner."

"Sean Jones is a scarily good cross-examiner.He has exceptional powers of strategy and anaylsis."

"Sean is a great lawyer, who is strategic and clear. He also understands the pressures his instructing solicitors are under and the wider commercial picture."

"Sean is very approachable, good with clients and is able to explain things very clearly."

"He is super intelligent but not stuffy or overly lawyerly."

Andrew Edge is repeatedly singled out by sources for his exceptional client-handling skills and his approachability. Specialising in both employment and commercial law, he is recognised for his aptitude in handling complex injunctive relief issues and his expertise in more traditional employment law matters, such as discrimination, unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

"Andrew is one of our go-to senior juniors. He's an excellent team member and is excellent in court and in cross-examination too."

"Andrew's robust advocacy skills coupled with his empathetic approach to client management really inspires confidence and set him apart."

"Andrew is an excellent advocate and a very skilled cross-examiner."

"Andrew is a superb team player."

Andrew Smith represents clients in complex Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and High Court cases. He has notable expertise in bonus disputes and other contractual issues, mainly acting for clients in the financial services sector.

"Andrew is technically excellent, commercially-minded, and a fantastic strategiser in any litigation."

"Andrew is a real go-to, with exceptional technical skills. He's a brilliant advocate."

"I would always choose to work with Andrew. He is an excellent partner in litigation."

Daniel Stilitz KC has extensive experience acting both for and against financial and professional services employers across the spectrum of employment law. He often handles difficult discrimination, whistle-blowing and constructive dismissal claims, and has notable experience advising clients in the sports sector. He is also often sought out as a mediator for employment disputes.

"Daniel is absolutely at the top of his game."

"Daniel is a safe and wise pair of hands and is regularly the 'sense' in the room."

Jane McCafferty KC has established a reputation for handling complex employment issues including multi-jurisdictional team moves, restrictive covenant enforcement and multiparty litigation. She regularly supports high-profile financial services clients through sophisticated injunctive relief applications. She also has experience advising on more traditional employment law matters, such as sex and race discrimination.

"Jane is a truly exceptional silk."

"Jane remains one of the most forensic and effective cross-examiners I have come across."

"Jane is called 'the Surgeon' for her cross-examination skills."

Patrick Halliday handles complex discrimination, whistle-blowing and mass litigation cases for a range of clients across the public and private sectors. He is experienced in both High Court and Employment Tribunal cases.

"Patrick is my go to senior junior for the most complex, high-profile and high-risk cases."

"He is fearless and confident and undaunted. He is cerebral but personable. He can make a complicated thing simple as he explains it and is an excellent written advocate."

Richard Leiper KC is an impressive advocate with a broad employment practice. He acts for both claimants and defendants and has particular expertise in difficult restrictive covenant issues and high-profile discrimination and dismissal claims.

"Richard really delivers the message in both oral and written work."

"Richardis excellent at cutting through to the core of the issues."

Simon Devonshire KCSimon Devonshire KC handles commercially sensitive employment law issues and has established himself as a notable advocate for restrictive covenant and confidentiality issues. He also has experience acting before the High Court. His practice is strengthened by his knowledge of whistle-blowing, discrimination, equal pay and TUPE disputes.

"Simon is extremely hard to match."

"Siimon is incredibly intelligent, a real expert in this area."

"Simon is excellent, really robust in his approach to cases."

Sophie Belgrove is regularly instructed in high-profile discrimination and whistle-blowing matters. She is accustomed to handling technically complex cases and is regularly instructed by clients in the financial services and media sectors.

"Sophie is an outstanding barrister with incredibly strong technical skills."

Michael Lee has an impressive employment law practice and is noted for his work on injunctive relief and restraint of trade matters. He has also appeared at both tribunal and appellate level in cases concerning discrimination and whistle-blowing. His clients hail from a variety of industry sectors including finance and education. He acts for both claimants and defendants.

"Michael is brilliant, a real class act."

"Michael's cross-examination skills are excellent. He has great attention to detail and nothing throws him."

Anya Proops KC is a well-known silk who can boast wide experience across the spectrum of employment law. She is commended for her expertise in whistle-blowing and discrimination claims, as well as in applications for injunctions, and matters crossing over with data and information law.

"Anyais a fierce advocate."

"Anya is devastatingly effective counsel."

Hannah Slarks is particularly skilled in handling cases in the financial sector, including those concerning senior managerial staff. She is an expert in cases involving discrimination, whistle-blowing and harassment.

"Hannah is an outstanding barrister."

"Hannah is a creative thinker and an excellent drafter."

Jamie Susskind is recognised for his work acting in complex and high-profile litigation in the Employment Tribunal and the High Court. He offers notable expertise in handling whistle-blowing, harassment and TUPE matters, often acting as sole counsel.

"Jamie was a key player in winning my case."

"Jamie is an absolute star who continues to operate light-years ahead of his call."

"Jamie is outstanding and a real go-to for us."

Julian Milford KC offers valuable experience across issues including equal pay and industrial action. He typically acts for employers, including major entities in the private and public sectors.

"Julian is an intellectual giant."

"Julian has a fierce intellect."

Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC handles a wide employment practice but is particularly known for his expertise in all types of discrimination claims. He is instructed by individuals, financial institutions, SMEs and trade unions in connection with a wide variety of issues, including holiday pay, redundancy and strike action.

"Marcus has superb attention to detail and is tactically brilliant."

"Marcus is exceptional at cross-examination."

Rupert Paines is a well-respected barrister with noteworthy employment experience before the senior courts. His broad market knowledge ranges from discrimination claims to disputes over breach of contract, and he is also able to draw on expertise in data protection for employment cases requiring this specialist knowledge.

"Rupert is very bright and has excellent drafting skills."

"Rupert rolls his sleeves up and has a real capacity for work and detail."

Thomas Ogg is recognised for his considerable expertise in matters at the intersection of financial services regulation and employment law. He is regularly called upon for his experience in complex whistle-blowing cases.

"Outstanding and on my go-to list for complex matters."

"Thomas is impressive. He is measured, commercial and effective."

"He is the go-to for complex employment matters in the financial services industry."

Tom Cross is a skilled employment barrister who has a broad range of expertise across an array of complementary practice areas. He is particularly notable for his work in discrimination and whistle-blowing matters, and has significant recent experience acting in major 'gig economy' cases.

"Tom is a go-to."

"Tomis a truly excellent barrister."

Aileen McColgan KC focuses on discrimination and equality issues, while maintaining an interest in the wider area of employment law as a practising academic. She has extensive experience handling complex holiday pay and restrictive covenant issues, appearing before the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the High Court for both employers and employees.

"Aileen's oral advocacy is excellent."

Harini Iyengar undertakes a wide range of employment law work for both respondents and claimants and is known for her expertise in discrimination, whistle-blowing and TUPE issues. Her employment practice is bolstered by her extensive knowledge of the law in relation to education, procurement and equality.

"Harini is thorough in her approach and the advice she gives is accurate and practical."

"Harini was really helpful in bringing me up to speed and was a real crutch to ensure I was aware of all key issues."

Katherine Eddy is an accomplished employment barrister who is admired for her knowledge of discrimination and whistle-blowing cases, including those arising in the financial services sector. She is also well-versed in restrictive covenant cases.

"Katherine is a quiet assassin in cross-examination."

"Katherine Eddy is ferociously intelligent and is one of the sharpest barristers I have ever worked with."

"Katherine is really perceptive and a smart operator."

Ronnie Dennis is a highly regarded barrister who regularly appears in the Employment Tribunal and High Court. He has notable experience in cases involving equal pay, harassment, discrimination and TUPE.

"Ronnie was absolutely brilliant on a sensitive matter."

"Ronnie is incredibly sharp and has key commercial acumen."

"Ronnie is an exceptional barrister."

Nigel Porter frequently represents clients in claims for discrimination, harassment, unfair dismissal and whistle-blowing, accepting instructions from both individuals and employers.

"Nigel is a tremendous intellect who has a deep knowledge of law and procedure."

Ruth Kennedy is an experienced advocate with particular expertise in discrimination, whistle-blowing and unfair dismissal cases. She is frequently instructed by governments, NHS trusts, universities, charities and clients in the financial services sector.

"Ruth is a brilliant barrister."

Zac Sammour is recognised for his experience in high-profile cases, particularly those involving executives in financial services and other high-paying industries. He is proficient in whistle-blowing and team move cases, and a range of other complex issues.

"Zac is extremely sharp and insightful, and his drafting is superb."

"Zac is an excellent and sharp advocate."

"Zac is immeasurably smart and spots issues well before they arise."

Michael White is a talented junior barrister who boasts impressive experience acting for claimants and respondents in the Employment Tribunal through to the High Court. His cases span a broad range of matters, from discrimination and whistle-blowing to restrictive covenants.

"Michael is extremely bright, responsive and client-friendly."

Katherine Taunton is a well-regarded junior sought out for her experience in the Employment Tribunals and the High Court. She is instructed to handle a range of employment matters, including everything from discrimination and whistle-blowing matters to commercial work such as breach of contract claims.

"Katherine provides invaluable support."

"Katherine is punchy in her advice and is a go-to junior for us."

"Katherine is very impressive in getting across the details of complex matters."

Amy Rogers KC has a broad employment practice, often acting in High Court commercial employment issues. She is especially recognised for her expertise in team move cases and employee competition litigation. She has also been involved in a number of market-leading discrimination cases.

"It is clear that Amy is an absolute star."

"Amy is exceptional in all areas."

"Amy is one of the brightest barristers I've ever come across."

Judy Stone KC advises both claimants and respondents across a wide range of employment matters, with a particular focus on whistle-blowing and discrimination issues. She is a skilled litigator, handling complex employment cases at both tribunal and appellate levels. She also has experience of cases with an international element.

"Judy is superb."

"Judy provides effective and concise advice. She has a very quick mind."

"I am always impressed with Judy. She always secures the right answer and gets to the heart of issues quickly."

Simon Forshaw KC is admired for his impressive advocacy style, and he has a strong reputation for his restrictive covenant and other High Court litigation work. He has a developing commercial aspect to his employment practice, assisting clients in disputes involving various allegations, including breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and breach of contract. He has further notable experience acting in major whistle-blowing and unfair dismissal claims.

"Simon is my go-to barrister."

"Simon is just class across the board."

"Simon is one of my standouts."