Barry Stanton
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Employment
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About
Provided by Barry Stanton
Practice Areas
Barry has advised clients on all aspects of employment law but has a particular interest in TUPE, restrictive covenant issues and complex discrimination claims.
Barry advises a wide range of clients from international and national businesses in a variety of sectors including engineering, software and technology and professional services.
He regularly writes and comments on a range of topical employment issues as well as presenting at webinars involving UK and EU employment law and works with overseas firms to manage clients’ international employment issues.
He brings a positive and professional approach to understanding, resolving and managing clients’ HR issues, minimising the risk of claims and takes a pragmatic approach to resolving problems. When faced with litigation his rigorous analysis of the claim and determination to succeed secures positive outcomes for his clients.
Career
Barry qualified in 1991 and has provided specialist employment advice for over 20 years.
He joined Boyes Turner in 2001 as a partner and currently serves as Managing Partner.
Professional Memberships
Employment Lawyers Association
European Employment Lawyers Association
Personal
Barry is a keen sailor and cyclist and has three children for whom he provides a taxi service.
Chambers Review
UK
Barry Stanton climbs a tier up due to strong market support. He is a respected practitioner who excels at guiding his clients through discrimination, SAR and restructuring matters. He is additionally skilled in business immigration issues and in advising on whistle-blowing and restrictive covenant cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Barry has been invaluable in advising us on some complex scenarios."
"Barry feels like a part of our business. He has solid awareness of our business needs and is a brilliant communicator."
"Barry looks to find pragmatic solutions while ensuring our business is protected."
"Barry has been invaluable in advising us on some complex scenarios."
"Barry feels like a part of our business. He has solid awareness of our business needs and is a brilliant communicator."
"Barry looks to find pragmatic solutions while ensuring our business is protected."
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