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The barristers at 42 Bedford Row display "excellent strength and depth" according to interviewees. They act for private companies, public sector employers and employees in reputationally sensitive and challenging cases. Members are well versed in discrimination, unfair dismissal, TUPE and whistle-blowing claims. In a recent highlight, members acted in Borg-Neal v Lloyds Bank plc, a race discrimination claim.
Steve Sheridan is the director of clerking.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerking team at 42BR is a real asset to the Chambers. They are friendly, very responsive and go above and beyond to help you."
"42BR has a great clerking team. It feels like they genuinely want to give a good service."
"The clerks are excellent to work with. Their service levels and responsiveness are second to none."
"I have always found the clerks to be very responsive and helpful, particularly Chris Collinson."
"The clerks are all consistently friendly, flexible and responsive."
"The clerking team at 42BR is a real asset to the Chambers. They are friendly, very responsive and go above and beyond to help you."
"42BR has a great clerking team. It feels like they genuinely want to give a good service."
"The clerks are excellent to work with. Their service levels and responsiveness are second to none."
"I have always found the clerks to be very responsive and helpful, particularly Chris Collinson."
"The clerks are all consistently friendly, flexible and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Jude Shepherd is a highly knowledgeable barrister in all aspects of employment law, with a particular focus on discrimination cases. She has extensive experience at tribunal and appellate level.
"Jude is at the top of her game."
"Jude is very experienced in discrimination matters and has excellent technical skills."
"Jude is hugely experienced and able to cut through complexity whilst having a grasp of the detail."
Jason Braier has emerged as a highly analytical barrister with encyclopedic knowledge of employment law. He has a predominantly respondent-side practice focusing on discrimination claims.
"Jason has absolutely phenomenal technical knowledge."
"Jason is absolutely fantastic, very thorough and his written work is excellent."
"Jason is technically exceptional and delivers great results."
Michael Salter is a highly knowledgeable employment law barrister who is instructed by private companies, public sector employers, trade unions and individual employees.He is frequently sought out to handle cases involving discrimination and restrictive covenants, as well as TUPE litigation and dismissal issues.
"Michael is an excellent advocate with sound commercial awareness."
"Michael's experience shines through and I wouldn't hesitate to instruct him."
"Michaelis incredibly responsive and masters the detail."
Iris Ferber KC is a knowledgeable employment law barristerwho specialises in disability discrimination claims. She acts for both employers and employees in the public and private sectors.
"Iris is absolutely perfect for clients who want reassuring but robust representation."
"Iris is at the top of the game."
Rebecca Thomas is held in high esteem as an employment barrister with deep knowledge of unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistle-blowing claims. She has a particularly strong track record in the successful defence of public bodies in such claims.
"Rebecca is one of my go-to barristers."
"Rebecca's depth of knowledge and experience is particularly valued."
"Rebecca is very impressive. She quickly gets to the heart of a matter without losing sight of the important detail."
Safia Tharoo is an in-demand employment barrister possessing notable expertise in handling complex discrimination and unfair or constructive dismissal claims. She is also well-versed in TUPE matters.
"We regularly instruct Safia. She is technically strong and tactically astute."
"Safia is my go-to for instructions."
"Safia is alive to the commercial concerns of clients which is incredibly helpful."
Benjamin Uduje has extensive experience before the Employment Appeal Tribunal, acting for individuals as well as public and private bodies. Among his many strengths, he stands out for his knowledge of discrimination law.
"He provides a solicitor with exactly the service they require - a listening ear, strategic advice and an excellent sounding board."
Gillian Crew is a knowledgeable and client-friendly barrister with experience acting for both claimants and respondents in a broad spectrum of cases, such as unfair dismissal and claims of discrimination, particularly those relating to disability.
"Gillian is an excellent advocate who always goes above and beyond."
"Gillian's employment law knowledge is fantastic."
Tim Welch's varied employment practice sees him acting in a diverse selection of claims concerning worker status, contractual clawback and other evolving issues. He also possesses copious experience of discrimination-based claims.
"Tim is brilliant. He will run through walls for you."
"Tim is amiable and approachable. He works quickly and thoroughly. Clients relate to him very well."
Catherine Urquhart focuses her employment practice on unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. She represents respondents and claimants in the employment tribunals and Employment Appeal Tribunal, acting in particular for public and charitable sector clients.
"Catherine is an excellent lawyer. She is cuts through the noise and gets to the issue quickly."
"Catherine prepares extremely thoroughly and is a strong advocate."
"Catherine is an excellent appellate advocate."