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Employment

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9 St John Street
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Kings Chambers
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Exchange Chambers
St John's Buildings

Leading Silks

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Paul Gilroy KC – 9 St John Street ‘Paul is very approachable and clients love his no-nonsense and friendly manner. He has a fierce intellect but does not patronise, he is able to package advice so that all can understand it, and he is a first-rate advocate.’
Simon Gorton KC – Exchange Chambers ‘Simon is razor-sharp, he knows employment law inside out, and his attention to detail is incredible. That makes him an extremely impressive cross-examiner, and his client handling skills are fantastic.’
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Edward Morgan KC – 9 St John Street

Leading Juniors

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James Boyd – Kings Chambers 'James' advocacy is extremely solid; he puts the case forward in the strongest possible light and carries out effective, thorough cross-examination while keeping the panel satisfied as to the need for the extent of questioning. His submissions are to the point and comprehensive.'
Martin Budworth – Kings Chambers ‘Martin is very down-to-earth. He is not overly formal when in conference with clients and can explain complex legal issues in plain English.’
David Campion – 9 St John Street 'David is extremely approachable, reliable, and happy to assist in any way he can. He is able to grasp cases very quickly, especially complex matters, he ensures that the matter is brought to a timely conclusion, and he is able to think outside of the box as to how to move cases along and get to grips with any applications that are needed or internal steps that should be taken.'
Steven Flynn - Kings Chambers
Paras Gorasia – Old Square Chambers 'Paras instils confidence in clients and witnesses, is able to cut to the issues, explain matters clearly, and remain personable throughout. Approachable and willing to go the extra mile to support instructing solicitors and achieve great results, and a true expert in discrimination. '
Nigel Grundy – 9 St John Street 'Nigel is a first-rate advocate who quickly gets to the nub of the issue, and he is very down-to-earth, practical, and great with clients. Nigel is able to put witnesses at ease and takes out the stress of litigation.'
Catherine Knowles – Exchange Chambers ‘Catherine is not fazed by huge volumes of evidence or complexities and last minute uncertainties created by claimants’ last minute attempts to change the issues and bring in lots of additional evidence. Catherine quickly, calmly and confidently gets to grips with the issues and evidence in the case, works well in preparing witnesses for hearing, and is able to flex her preparation and approach as cases evolve.’
Anisa Niaz-Dickinson – Kings Chambers 'Anisa is a robust advocate with attention to detail and she is incredibly helpful with preparation work.'
Louise Quigley – 9 St John Street ‘Louise is a truly excellent advocate and particularly skilled at cross-examination. She is always very well-prepared and establishes an excellent rapport with clients, and she is very approachable and easy to work with.’
Jason Searle – St John’s Buildings ‘Jason is excellent with clients, commercially minded and pragmatic, and does not miss a detail. His advocacy is calm, professional, and technically excellent, he does not shy away from giving difficult or negative advice, and is a pleasure to work with.’
Amy Smith – 9 St John Street 'Amy is an excellent advocate; her cross-examination and submissions are always brilliantly crafted and leave little room for doubt in the mind of those observing. She is also a reassuring presence for clients which is important.'
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Lena Amartey – 9 St John Street 'Lena is incredibly hardworking and very knowledgeable on all types of employment law matters, particularly discrimination. She has an amazing ability to get on top of large quantities of material at short notice and she is fantastic in conference with clients.'
Carlo Breen – 9 St John Street
Stefan Brochwicz-Lewinski – 9 St John Street 'Stefan is one of the best prepared and thorough counsel for all employment law matters. He has superb knowledge, is excellent on the detail, puts clients at ease, and gives them confidence in his work.'
Paul Draycott – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Paul is notable for his quality of insight and analysis.’
Bruce Henry – Kenworthy’s Chambers
Jamie Jenkins – St John’s Buildings 'Jamie is very charismatic and clients love working with him. Clients are made to feel very reassured with his strong attention to detail and he is very quickly able to grasp the key issues in a case notwithstanding the complexity of the issues or size of the claim.'
Sarah Johnson – Kenworthy’s Chambers
Ghazan Mahmood – St John’s Buildings ‘Ghazan is bright, capable, excellent on his feet and in evolving situations, and clients appreciate him and inevitably recommend him to others. He is precise, commercial, provides robust advice, and he works effectively as a team with the client.’
Katie Nowell – 9 St John Street ‘Katie’s legal knowledge is a key strength, as well as her working in partnership with instructing solicitors, listening to what is important to the client, and discussing and adapting strategy. She is down to earth, lay clients really like her, and she is a strong advocate in the tribunal.’
Assunta Del Priore - 9 St John Street
Scott Redpath – Exchange Chambers 
Ben Williams – Kings Chambers
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David Flood - St John's Buildings
Annette Gumbs –St John’s Buildings
James Hurd – 9 St John Street 'James is everything you would expect from an employment barrister; hard working, calm, professional, and pragmatic. His advocacy echoes this, as he is measured, detailed, and tremendously effective.'
Laura Kaye – 9 St John Street ‘Laura is excellent, she always makes sure that she understands the client’s objectives, and she adapts her approach in front of the tribunal to ensure that those objectives are achieved. She is very approachable for both clients and instructing solicitors and she builds a strong rapport with the client over the course of the hearings.’
Robert Lassey – 9 St John Street 'Robert is an incredibly sharp litigator and both his written and oral work is very well considered and prepared. His attention to detail in pleadings and applications is staggering, and he is also convivial with and supportive of the needs of clients.'
Rachael Levene – 9 St John Street ‘Rachael has excellent advocacy skills, she is clear and calm, and she leads cross-examination in a logical and methodical manner. It is clear that she has a detailed understanding of the issues in the claims she works and she has led clients to a number of great outcomes at hearings.’

Richard McLean - Exchange Chambers 'Richard is very effective in cross-examining the claimant and highlighting the gaps and weakness in their evidence. He has an excellent manner with the client, as he is calm and composed.'

Martin Mensah – 9 St John Street
Sam Proffitt – Kings Chambers ‘Sam is a pleasure to work with, as he is extremely responsive and very personable with clients, and he carries out a detailed analysis yet ensures he clearly and succinctly explains key legal issues, which is an asset in tribunal. He invests time and effort in ensuring the client and the legal team are well supported which ensures a joined up approach.’
David Tinkler – Exchange Chambers ‘David is excellent on the law, very thorough, and you know that every angle of the case will be covered by him. He is always well prepared and is really good with clients, he is always very responsive to questions and generous with his time, and he is a real pleasure to work with.’

Rising Stars

Rosie Kight – Kings Chambers ‘Rosie is a fantastic, tenacious, and robust advocate while remaining very courteous, and she is not unnecessarily aggressive. Rosie is brilliant with witnesses and has a gift of getting even the difficult judges on her side.’
Thomas Wood – St John’s Buildings ‘Thomas’s drafting skills are exquisite and precise. He has a wealth of knowledge and has excellent commercial acumen.’

Employment in Regional Bar

9 St John Street


The employment law team at 9 St John Street has strong capabilities and is well-equipped to cover the gamut of contentious employment work in employment tribunals, civil courts, and appeal courts. Employment specialist Amy Smith is often instructed by clients for her expertise in disability discrimination and whistleblowing cases. She successfully represented the defendant in Mr X v Lowell Financial Limited, a case which saw numerous claims of direct discrimination, as well as harassment, on the grounds of race, disability, religion, and victimisation. Louise Quigley is especially skilled in cases arising from menopause, pregnancy, and maternity-related discrimination allegations. David Campion acts for both employers and employees in a range of cases, including TUPE matters and equal pay disputes. Stress at work claims are an area of expertise for James Hurd, and Lena Amartey is sought after by a variety of clients, including the General Medical Council and the British Dental Association, as well as national corporates and NHS trusts. Nigel Grundy is another notable junior here, and he successfully represented the Equality and Human Rights Commission against 20 claims of direct race discrimination, race-related harassment, victimisation, and unfair dismissal (Kathrecha v Equality and Human Rights Commission). 

Referenzen

‘Julia Lanza is very responsive and ensures all arrangements are confirmed. Her organisation and transparency over fee arrangements is highly appreciated.’

‘Jane Slingsby is excellent. She responds very quickly and ensures counsel have all that they require. Alex Jones is also very responsive and helpful. They are able to offer suitable counsel based on queries and provide helpful timescales.’

‘The clerks are outstanding, particularly Alex Jones and Jane Slingsby, who are always available to assist.’

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Kings Chambers


The members of Kings Chambers‘ employment law team are sought after by NHS Trusts, blue-chip companies, and high street brands. The set is home to Anisa Niaz-Dickinson and rising star Rosie Kight, who both represent claimants and respondents before a range of fora, including the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Niaz-Dickinson successfully represented the responded in the case of Hussain v Tesco Stores Ltd, which concerned 17 allegations of race discrimination. In Robinson v Hull City Council, Kight successfully defended the respondent against a claim for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal; the case was also significant in answering the question of how long employer should be obliged wait before dismissing an employee on the grounds of capability. Ben Williams specialises in healthcare-related litigation, while head of the employment team James Boyd predominately acts for employers. Martin Budworth is another key name, and he has expertise in cases surrounding restrictive covenants and confidential information.

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‘Paul Clarke is very good. He is accommodating, responsive, flexible, and generally makes life easier.’

‘Paul Clarke is excellent.’

‘Lily Evans is quick to respond and helpful.’

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Exchange Chambers


Exchange Chambers represents employers and employees across a wide range of courts, including employment tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal, county courts, and the High Court. Simon Gorton KC has an active employment law practice, and he boasts expertise in whistleblowing cases, as does David Tinkler and Catherine Knowles. Knowles is acting for the respondent in Mehmood v Secretary of State for Justice, a case in which the claimant made over 60 allegations of discrimination due to race and religion, victimisation, and harassment. Richard McLean is experienced in discrimination cases, wage claims, and disciplinary cases, while Scott Redpath represents employers, employees, and trade unions in cases concerning tax and pensions.

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‘Service from the clerks is responsive and helpful. Neil Wright is excellent at dealing with solicitors.’

‘Neil Wright is extremely helpful and approachable.’

‘Excellent range of counsel, both as to category and qualification.’

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St John's Buildings


St John’s Buildings‘ employment law department represents clients in a wide range of fora, including the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal, crossing over with the set's abilities in professional discipline work. Jason Searle leads the employment group - in Zakaszewska v Cranswick Convenience Foods Plc, he successfully represented the respondent in a claim regarding allegations of race and disability-based discrimination following the dismissal of the claimant for gross misconduct after she refused to sanitise her hands and subsequently lied about not doing so. Jamie Jenkins is another notable name with expertise in discrimination cases, as well as mandates in the education sector - he is representing the respondent in Merzougui v Burnage Academy for Boys, which concerns allegations of discrimination and unfair dismissal of the former CFO of a private school in Manchester. Specialist employment practitioner Thomas Wood is skilled in whistleblowing and discrimination cases, while Ghazan Mahmood has expertise in cases regarding breach of restrictive covenants.

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‘Rob Lang is nothing short of fantastic! He is responsive, organised, and personable.’

‘The clerks are always helpful and approachable. Chris Shaw, Rob Lang, and Gemma Eachus always go the extra mile to assist.’

‘The clerks are a dream to work with; they are always trying to go the extra mile to ensure availability and options at the right level for the specific case. Rob Lang is incredibly personable, always responsive, and ready to assist to make sure counsel is available for any hearing. Always a five-star service.’

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