Employment

St John's Buildings impresses with its barristers' strong advocacy when representing either employees or employers at all levels of the judicial system. Members are experienced in defending claims for whistle-blowing, discrimination and harassment, and unfair dismissal. The set also hosts barristers who are familiar with High Court team move and restraint of trade cases. Recent highlights include McGinlay v Aprite, concerning sexual harassment in the workplace. Oe interviewee sums up the offering as follows: "St John's Buildings consistently exceeds our expectations."

Rob Lang is the assistant senior clerk for employment.

"I have always experienced extremely good service and responsiveness from the clerks. They accommodate any requests and changes needed."

"St John's fields a good clerking team that is quick to reply and clear on fees."

"The clerks are excellent and go above and beyond - nothing is too much trouble."

Annette Gumbs' background in personal injury and negligence cases means she is particularly esteemed for her knowledge of discrimination claims. She is also adept at handling issues involving restrictive covenants and other employment cases with a commercial element. She is further noted for her work with police forces and clients in the education sector. "She is highly competent."

Ghazan Mahmood acts for both respondents and claimants, specialising in regulatory work and discrimination law. He regularly appears in the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal, often working on cases involving the medical profession. He acts for medical and other professionals in disciplinary proceedingsand in whistle-blowing cases. He is additionally experienced in High Court restrictive covenant cases. "Ghazan has excellent client care and attention to detail, is reassuring to clients and is completely on top of issues and instructions. He never disappoints."

Well versed in handling very high-profile employment cases, Jason Searle frequently appears in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and High Court. Within his wider employment law practice, hehas considerable expertise in discrimination claims. "Jason is my go-to barrister for complex employment matters where commerciality and pragmatism as well as legal expertise is essential. Excellent with clients." "Jason is an excellent barrister and highly intelligent. We were extremely impressed with his advocacy skills." "Jason is simply my go-to barrister. He is excellent on all counts."

Tom Wood is a rising star at the Northern employment Bar. He frequently appears in the Employment Tribunal, representing both claimants and respondents in disability discrimination and whistle-blowing cases. "Tom is excellent - meticulous and technical, yet approachable and personable." "Tom is our go-to counsel for employment law. He is technically excellent and very thorough."