Employment
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 4
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Solicitors regularly seek out 7BR's highly knowledgeable employment barristers for representation in a variety of employment law matters. The chambers can claim experts with knowledge across the employment field, including all aspects of discrimination law as well as commercial employment cases. The barristers act for both claimants and respondents, with a recent highlight being Elaine Banton's representation of the claimant in Rajput v Commerzbank AG, a matter including issues of sex/maternity discrimination and harassment. One client distills their offering as follows: "They are experts in all types of discrimination work."
The senior clerks are Paul Eeles and Steven Wright.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The barristers and clerks at 7 Bedford Row are sensitive to client commerciality."
"The clerks are always responsive and professional."
"The barristers and clerks at 7 Bedford Row are sensitive to client commerciality."
"The clerks are always responsive and professional."
Notable Practitioners
Elaine Banton is an insightful advocate who is well known for her deep experience in claims of discrimination. She is skilled in handling cases involving whistle-blowing, unfair dismissal and harassment.
"Elaine is a technical expert in employment law and strong on equality issues and discrimination."
"Elaine is a superb Barrister."
"Elaine is simply brilliant."
Gregory Burke is an accomplished advocate recognised for his expertise in discrimination claims, in particular claims of disability discrimination. He has strong knowledge of areas including unfair constructive dismissal.
"Gregory is very strong in discrimination cases. His preparation is always thorough and detailed."
"Gregory is excellent, particularly on complex discrimination and whistleblowing cases."
"Gregory is fantastic to work with and very good with clients. He is particularly strong at disability discrimination cases."
Joshua Yetman is a well-regarded junior barrister with a strong employment law focus. His instructions encompass a variety of discrimination claims including those with complex issues such as unrecognised philosophical beliefs.
"Joshua is bright, pragmatic, articulate, very persuasive and willing to go the extra mile."
"Joshua becomes invested in the work and relates well to the clients's needs."
Jeffrey Jupp KC's employment practice sees him handle a range of matters, from discrimination to commercial employment cases. He has a particular knowledge of cases involving TUPE.
"Jeffrey is an extremely skilled advocate. He is able to quickly get to the issues and provides pragmatic and commercial advice. His cross-examination is always well-prepared and thorough."
"We are always confident in his preparation and realistic practical advice. Clients have confidence in him."
"Jeffrey is able to unravel difficult and complex legal issues and has the presence and the fortitude to deal with highly sophisticated clients."
"He can handle complex matters, involving the convergence of employment rights, discrimination and human rights."