9 St John Street has a 'strong and varied employment set' that advises across the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment law. Paul Gilroy QC has a strong background in sports and employment law. Gilroy advised the claimant in Taplin v Freeths LLP, a case that involved a £5m disability discrimination claim by an equity partner against their former firm. The set is also home to Edward Morgan QC who has a broad employment practice and has handled a wide variety of NHS cases.
Employment in
Regional Bar9 St John Street
Testimonials
Set
‘The set is excellent – offers a broad range of expertise.’
‘In my view, 9 St John’s Street is the leading set for Employment work in the North West.’
‘Specialist employment law set providing strength in depth.’
‘Great availability of Barristers at all levels and of all skill sets.’
‘9 St John Street, Manchester is, and has been for many years, my go to chambers for employment law counsel, and will remain so given the number of high class employment lawyers based there.’
‘Chambers is always able provide a selection of Counsel for any employment claim that we need to instruct them on. Their experience is deep with an even selection of very experienced and more junior barristers. Chambers has also regularly engaged with us in relation to providing in-house training on various aspects of employment law from their unique point of view.’
‘Strength in depth is very much present with a number of strong and very credible established employment counsel as well as some up and coming counsel.’
‘Very good set for employment law, always my go to in Manchester and the North West.’
‘9 St John Street are the go to set for Employment advice in Manchester.’
‘Genuinely the best chambers for employment law practitioners outside London (and better than many in London). Much better value than London for comparative expertise.’
‘Nine St John Street Chambers have a strong and varied employment set in which clients are spoilt for choice and have a wide and varied knowledge of employment law.’
Clerking
‘Julia Lanza works closely with us to ensure that we have good access to Counsel, that we have fee arrangements that work for our clients and that our team get the opportunity to build relationships with junior barristers as well as more regularly used Counsel. She is easy to engage with and we have build a strong working relationship of openness and flexibility. ‘
‘Very helpful and keen to assist in whatever way they can. Julia Lanza runs a very friendly and helpful team. She has also proactively arranged very helpful seminar sessions for instructing solicitors. She goes the extra mile to ensure instructing solicitors are well looked after.’
‘Both Tony Morrissey and Julia Lanza are exceptional in their roles. They will bend over backwards for clients who insist on specific Counsel, have an excellent memory for client preferences and above all are approachable and candid about availability and fees.’
‘Excellent. The clerks are personable, helpful and forge good relationships with the users of chambers. Tony Morrissey and Julia Lanza have consistently provided a wonderful service.’
‘The clerks’ room is very efficient and responds to requests for instructions without delay. Julia Lanza in particular is very reliable within Chambers and is our preferred point of contact when I consider instructing counsel.’
Kings Chambers
Kings Chambers is a 'very strong set' with an employment team that delivers 'excellent service'. The team a large variety of employers including NHS Trusts and well-known businesses. Members display substantial experience handling tribunal cases involving discrimination, whistleblowing, TUPE claims and cases involving equal pay and working time regulations. James Boyd heads the employment team. Boyd represented the defendant in Hogan v Liverpool John Moores University, a case that involved a part time worker, age and sex discrimination claim brought by a part-time lecturer.
Testimonials
Set
‘Following the last minute re-listing of a Preliminary Hearing by the Employment Tribunal, Kings Chambers responded quickly to appoint a suitable replacement when our original Counsel was not available for the re-listed hearing.’
‘The go to Chambers for Manchester employment lawyers.’
Clerking
‘We deal predominantly with Paul Clarke and enjoy a relaxed, open and frank relationship. Paul is flexible, responsive and pragmatic meaning that we are able to resolve any issues easily and that he will work with us wherever possible to meet our requests for particular favoured counsel.’
‘First-class.’
St John's Buildings
St John's Buildings is 'an excellent set' with a 'very broad coverage' of employment law, including expertise in TUPE, disability discrimination, and whistle-blowing claims. Jason Searle heads the employment team and has developed a niche practice dealing with cases involving Covid-19 and the impact the pandemic has had on those with disabilities in the workplace. Jamie Jenkins is representing the claimant in Ijomah v Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, where a consultant psychiatrist was diagnosed with PTSD and was dismissed for being in breach of contract. Ghazan Mahmood is also noted and successfully represented Dodd and Co in David Allen v Craig Pollock and Dodd & Co, in relation to a claim brought by the claimant for alleged breaches of restrictive covenants.
Testimonials
Set
‘An excellent set – very broad coverage of expertise and seniority in employment and related areas of practice. ‘
‘An excellent set of well-rounded, commercial barristers. Their pupils are always impressive.’
‘I highly rate St John’s Buildings. They are my go-to Chambers and a number of my most regularly instructed Barristers are from this set.’
‘I have attended many seminars that St John’s Buildings have hosted and more recently, webinars, all of which I have found very informative.’
Clerking
‘Excellent service. Rob Lang in particular is knowledgeable of the case in question, communicates well in relation to deadlines and fees and is very pleasant to deal with.’
‘The clerks are efficient, clear and prompt. Chris Brown has always been friendly, amenable and helpful when liaising with cases and costs.’
‘Chris Shaw is worth a mention – always proactive and willing to assist, and never lets me down with even last minute cover or placing of instructions. Completely reliable, and the clerks room is very efficient.’
‘Rob Lang is superb. His friendly and helpful nature make him a pleasure to deal with. Nothing is ever too much trouble. ‘
‘The clerks are extremely helpful. I am in most regular contact with Rob Lang and Chris Brown who both make every effort to secure me my preferred Counsel, but will always recommend someone well suited if they are not available.’
9 St John Street
Testimonials
Set
‘The set is excellent – offers a broad range of expertise.’
‘In my view, 9 St John’s Street is the leading set for Employment work in the North West.’
‘Specialist employment law set providing strength in depth.’
‘Great availability of Barristers at all levels and of all skill sets.’
‘9 St John Street, Manchester is, and has been for many years, my go to chambers for employment law counsel, and will remain so given the number of high class employment lawyers based there.’
‘Chambers is always able provide a selection of Counsel for any employment claim that we need to instruct them on. Their experience is deep with an even selection of very experienced and more junior barristers. Chambers has also regularly engaged with us in relation to providing in-house training on various aspects of employment law from their unique point of view.’
‘Strength in depth is very much present with a number of strong and very credible established employment counsel as well as some up and coming counsel.’
‘Very good set for employment law, always my go to in Manchester and the North West.’
‘9 St John Street are the go to set for Employment advice in Manchester.’
‘Genuinely the best chambers for employment law practitioners outside London (and better than many in London). Much better value than London for comparative expertise.’
‘Nine St John Street Chambers have a strong and varied employment set in which clients are spoilt for choice and have a wide and varied knowledge of employment law.’
Clerking
‘Julia Lanza works closely with us to ensure that we have good access to Counsel, that we have fee arrangements that work for our clients and that our team get the opportunity to build relationships with junior barristers as well as more regularly used Counsel. She is easy to engage with and we have build a strong working relationship of openness and flexibility. ‘
‘Very helpful and keen to assist in whatever way they can. Julia Lanza runs a very friendly and helpful team. She has also proactively arranged very helpful seminar sessions for instructing solicitors. She goes the extra mile to ensure instructing solicitors are well looked after.’
‘Both Tony Morrissey and Julia Lanza are exceptional in their roles. They will bend over backwards for clients who insist on specific Counsel, have an excellent memory for client preferences and above all are approachable and candid about availability and fees.’
‘Excellent. The clerks are personable, helpful and forge good relationships with the users of chambers. Tony Morrissey and Julia Lanza have consistently provided a wonderful service.’
‘The clerks’ room is very efficient and responds to requests for instructions without delay. Julia Lanza in particular is very reliable within Chambers and is our preferred point of contact when I consider instructing counsel.’
Kings Chambers
Kings Chambers is a 'very strong set' with an employment team that delivers 'excellent service'. The team a large variety of employers including NHS Trusts and well-known businesses. Members display substantial experience handling tribunal cases involving discrimination, whistleblowing, TUPE claims and cases involving equal pay and working time regulations. James Boyd heads the employment team. Boyd represented the defendant in Hogan v Liverpool John Moores University, a case that involved a part time worker, age and sex discrimination claim brought by a part-time lecturer.
Testimonials
Set
‘Following the last minute re-listing of a Preliminary Hearing by the Employment Tribunal, Kings Chambers responded quickly to appoint a suitable replacement when our original Counsel was not available for the re-listed hearing.’
‘The go to Chambers for Manchester employment lawyers.’
Clerking
‘We deal predominantly with Paul Clarke and enjoy a relaxed, open and frank relationship. Paul is flexible, responsive and pragmatic meaning that we are able to resolve any issues easily and that he will work with us wherever possible to meet our requests for particular favoured counsel.’
‘First-class.’
St John's Buildings
St John's Buildings is 'an excellent set' with a 'very broad coverage' of employment law, including expertise in TUPE, disability discrimination, and whistle-blowing claims. Jason Searle heads the employment team and has developed a niche practice dealing with cases involving Covid-19 and the impact the pandemic has had on those with disabilities in the workplace. Jamie Jenkins is representing the claimant in Ijomah v Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, where a consultant psychiatrist was diagnosed with PTSD and was dismissed for being in breach of contract. Ghazan Mahmood is also noted and successfully represented Dodd and Co in David Allen v Craig Pollock and Dodd & Co, in relation to a claim brought by the claimant for alleged breaches of restrictive covenants.
Testimonials
Set
‘An excellent set – very broad coverage of expertise and seniority in employment and related areas of practice. ‘
‘An excellent set of well-rounded, commercial barristers. Their pupils are always impressive.’
‘I highly rate St John’s Buildings. They are my go-to Chambers and a number of my most regularly instructed Barristers are from this set.’
‘I have attended many seminars that St John’s Buildings have hosted and more recently, webinars, all of which I have found very informative.’
Clerking
‘Excellent service. Rob Lang in particular is knowledgeable of the case in question, communicates well in relation to deadlines and fees and is very pleasant to deal with.’
‘The clerks are efficient, clear and prompt. Chris Brown has always been friendly, amenable and helpful when liaising with cases and costs.’
‘Chris Shaw is worth a mention – always proactive and willing to assist, and never lets me down with even last minute cover or placing of instructions. Completely reliable, and the clerks room is very efficient.’
‘Rob Lang is superb. His friendly and helpful nature make him a pleasure to deal with. Nothing is ever too much trouble. ‘
‘The clerks are extremely helpful. I am in most regular contact with Rob Lang and Chris Brown who both make every effort to secure me my preferred Counsel, but will always recommend someone well suited if they are not available.’