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Littleton Chambers is a prominent employment set that has real strength in cases where partnership and employment issues overlap. Its members act for both individual partners as well as professional firms on a variety of matters, and are particular experts in partner departures and team moves. Other areas of specialism include cases involving allegations of harassment and sexual misconduct in partnerships. Recent cases of note include Armstrong and others v Taylor and others, a High Court claim between members of an investment management business. The set has been representing the claimants, a group of partners who allege that other partners conspired to remove their influence and siphon profits away from them.
Jason Drakeford is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are exceptional and go the extra mile. Team leader Andy Sargeant is particularly excellent and fellow team leader Scott Hersey is very good too."
"The clerks are some of the best in the business - they are helpful, personable and friendly."
"Jason Drakeford leads a good team. We find the clerks there to be useful and very easy to work with."
"The clerks are exceptional and go the extra mile. Team leader Andy Sargeant is particularly excellent and fellow team leader Scott Hersey is very good too."
"The clerks are some of the best in the business - they are helpful, personable and friendly."
"Jason Drakeford leads a good team. We find the clerks there to be useful and very easy to work with."
Notable Practitioners
David Reade KC is a talented silk who draws on his employment law background to assist with LLP partnership disputes both domestically and internationally.
"David Reade KC thinks very laterally and creatively about any given situation. He's also very commercial."
"David has always been a go-to silk, particularly in the areas of partnership, worker status and discrimination. He has a niche practice advising firms on international partnership matters."
Gavin Mansfield KC is active in partnership and shareholder disputes, and brings substantial expertise in employment law to bear on his cases. He handles partnership arbitration and partner expulsion matters for a variety of professional services firms, and is an expert in internal partnership disputes.
"Gavin Mansfield KC is all over the detail in a case and utterly marvellous on his feet. He's also wonderful with clients. In short, he's the complete package."
"Gavin Mansfield KC is a fabulous strategist and an excellent advocate who is highly experienced."
"Gavin Mansfield KC is a fantastic choice for complex partnership and employment matters. He works very much with you and is commercial in a way you do not always see from other members of the Bar."
James Bickford Smith has strong expertise in partnership cases that intersect with employment law, such as those concerning gross misconduct.
"James Bickford Smith is a go-to for LLP issues."
"James Bickford Smith is a tenacious advocate with a 'never say die' attitude."
Jonathan Cohen KC is an expert in commercial dispute resolution and employment law who is accordingly regularly engaged to handle cases involving partnership break-ups, which include claims by partners or members relating to employment rights.
"Jonathan Cohen KC has an uncanny ability to identify the likely outcome of a case before other people do. His advocacy skills are also exceptional."
"Jonathan Cohen KC is outstanding. A first port of call who is often unbeatable in court."
Mohinderpal Sethi KC provides substantial experience in partnership disputes arising from team moves, discrimination claims and whistle-blowing. He is also notable for his experience in the enforcement of restrictive covenants, representing both firms and individuals.
"Mohinderpal Sethi KC's advice is comprehensive and commercial, and he displays meticulous attention to detail."
"Mohinderpal Sethi KC has first-rate analytical skills, and his commercial vision is highly impressive."
Sophia Berry is a specialist in employment, general commercial and partnership law, capable of handling matters where these areas intersect. She has experience of tackling high-value partnership matters, and has advised LLPs, partnerships and departing partners.
"You won't find a harder-working or more devoted junior than Sophia Berry."
"Sophia Berry is fantastic. She is a very calming presence and really knows what she's doing. Her clients have absolute confidence in her."