Employment | UK Bar

3PB Barristers has an excellent profile in discrimination law and other employment issues. In addition to acting for claimants, the barristers have defended government departments and other high-ranking public bodies in complex claims. They also represent large private sector employers in unfair dismissal and related matters. The set has strength in areas including whistle-blower protection, equal pay and union law. In one key highlight, members represented the claimant in Rajput v Commerzbank and Société Générale, a complex EAT point of law victory regarding commencement in a TUPE transfer. One client comments: "All members I have worked with have clearly been experts in their relevant fields."

Guildhall Chambers offers strong experience in the prosecution and defence of employment tribunal claims including those relating to unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment and whistle-blowing. Police forces and other public bodies are well represented among chambers' clients in these areas. The barristers cover the full employment suite and are experienced in business protection elements of employment law, including restrictive covenants and the misuse of confidential information. Members recently acted on behalf of the claimant in Acheson v Avon Fire and Rescue Service, a matter concerning various forms of workplace discrimination. One interviewee reports: "They have a strong selection of specialist barristers dealing with discrimination and employment claims in all areas."

Old Square Chambers' Bristol office houses a market-leading employment practice which takes in appellate cases of marked importance, in addition to the barristers' regular diet of tribunal work. The set is an excellent choice for any case involving discrimination law or industrial relations issues. Members represent both claimants and employers, including those in the public sector.

The Winchester-based employment barristers at Pump Court Chambers have achieved great success in gaining notable claimant and respondent-side instructions, appearing in cases relating to disability, victimisation, whistle-blowing detriment and other issues. Among the chambers' prominent clients are police forces, local authorities and educational establishments. Members successfully represented the claimant in Hillman v Ministry of Defence, an ET matter regarding unfair dismissal and holiday pay. One interviewee comments: "3 Pump Court is my chambers of choice."