9 St John Street is praised for being ‘consistently excellent’ and a ‘leading employment chambers’ that advises across the full spectrum of employment law, including on cases involving unfair dismissal, TUPE transfers, redundancy, deductions from pay and trade union recognition. Paul Gilroy KC has substantial expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Gilroy represented the national retail trade union in USDAW and others v Tesco Stores Limited, a class action regarding threatened removal of substantial contractual benefits from several hundred warehouse operatives based in distribution depots across the country. James Hurd has a strong practice focusing on discrimination and whistleblowing cases, as does Louise Quigley , who also specialises in pregnancy and maternity-related mandates. Amy Smith also has discrimination expertise, especially where there is a complex mental health component involved.
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Regional Bar9 St John Street
Testimonials
Set
‘9 St John Street has a wide range of expertise in employment matters. It is a number one choice for employment issues and the barristers tend to be very good and accommodating. They tend to have a good availability of barristers across a number of different levels an expertise and if a prebooked barrister has to pull out unexpectedly they are always able to offer another at the same rate. They also offer free training sessions periodically and share legal updates via email.’
‘The Employment set at 9 St John Street Chambers has been consistently excellent for years and its reputation for extremely knowledgeable and often ground breaking advice is well earned.’
Kings Chambers
Kings Chambers ‘is a go-to chambers for employment matters’. James Boyd leads the employment department with a national practice and he predominantly undertakes cases for employers. Of recent note, he successfully acted for a home care provider regarding whistleblowing claims against it concerning an alleged lack of PPE during the Covid-19 pandemic. Rosie Kight also has a strong practice and acts for respondents and claimants in claims regarding breach of contract and discrimination-related disputes.
Testimonials
Set
‘The employment service is excellent.’
‘Kings Chambers is a go-to chambers for employment matters. They have a range of excellent barristers.’
‘Generally strong and an effort is always made to find someone. The training that is offered is good and proactive – particularly during Lockdown.’
‘Excellent chambers that is recommendable due to the exceptional quality of the clerks and counsel.’
‘Kings Chambers is a go-to set of Chambers.’
Clerking
‘Paul Clarke is quick to respond and provides an excellent service.’
St John's Buildings
St John’s Buildings is ‘a fantastic set‘ and is praised for its ‘expertise across the employment team ‘. Jason Searle is head of the employment team and alongside his expertise in discrimination cases and matters involving social media, he has more recently developed a niche practice handling cases involving the long-lasting effects of Covid-19 and the impact of the pandemic on individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Jamie Jenkins also expertly handles discrimination cases, in addition to matters regarding the education sector. Ghazan Mahmood has substantial expertise in representing health professionals. Thomas Wood is also of note and has developed a strong practice in discrimination and whistleblowing cases. Wood represented the claimant in Wharton v Harrington & Dunston Lodge Ltd, a case concerning pregnancy discrimination following the requirement for a risk assessment.
Testimonials
Set
‘A fantastic set that always strives to please. The service is second to none!’
‘Never lets you down regarding availability of Counsel, including at short notice. The expertise across the employment team is quite something.’
‘It is an excellent set. They have a range of experience in the employment team and there is always someone available.’
‘A set that is always there to help, they are approachable, flexible and knowledgeable and provide employment teams with invaluable expert support.’
Clerking
‘Great clerks who are always happy to work with instructing solicitor to accommodate requirements.’
‘The clerks are very responsive, professional and the quality of service is excellent.’
9 St John Street
Testimonials
Set
‘9 St John Street has a wide range of expertise in employment matters. It is a number one choice for employment issues and the barristers tend to be very good and accommodating. They tend to have a good availability of barristers across a number of different levels an expertise and if a prebooked barrister has to pull out unexpectedly they are always able to offer another at the same rate. They also offer free training sessions periodically and share legal updates via email.’
‘The Employment set at 9 St John Street Chambers has been consistently excellent for years and its reputation for extremely knowledgeable and often ground breaking advice is well earned.’
Kings Chambers
Kings Chambers ‘is a go-to chambers for employment matters’. James Boyd leads the employment department with a national practice and he predominantly undertakes cases for employers. Of recent note, he successfully acted for a home care provider regarding whistleblowing claims against it concerning an alleged lack of PPE during the Covid-19 pandemic. Rosie Kight also has a strong practice and acts for respondents and claimants in claims regarding breach of contract and discrimination-related disputes.
Testimonials
Set
‘The employment service is excellent.’
‘Kings Chambers is a go-to chambers for employment matters. They have a range of excellent barristers.’
‘Generally strong and an effort is always made to find someone. The training that is offered is good and proactive – particularly during Lockdown.’
‘Excellent chambers that is recommendable due to the exceptional quality of the clerks and counsel.’
‘Kings Chambers is a go-to set of Chambers.’
Clerking
‘Paul Clarke is quick to respond and provides an excellent service.’
St John's Buildings
St John’s Buildings is ‘a fantastic set‘ and is praised for its ‘expertise across the employment team ‘. Jason Searle is head of the employment team and alongside his expertise in discrimination cases and matters involving social media, he has more recently developed a niche practice handling cases involving the long-lasting effects of Covid-19 and the impact of the pandemic on individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Jamie Jenkins also expertly handles discrimination cases, in addition to matters regarding the education sector. Ghazan Mahmood has substantial expertise in representing health professionals. Thomas Wood is also of note and has developed a strong practice in discrimination and whistleblowing cases. Wood represented the claimant in Wharton v Harrington & Dunston Lodge Ltd, a case concerning pregnancy discrimination following the requirement for a risk assessment.
Testimonials
Set
‘A fantastic set that always strives to please. The service is second to none!’
‘Never lets you down regarding availability of Counsel, including at short notice. The expertise across the employment team is quite something.’
‘It is an excellent set. They have a range of experience in the employment team and there is always someone available.’
‘A set that is always there to help, they are approachable, flexible and knowledgeable and provide employment teams with invaluable expert support.’
Clerking
‘Great clerks who are always happy to work with instructing solicitor to accommodate requirements.’
‘The clerks are very responsive, professional and the quality of service is excellent.’