Andrew Burns KC
Andrew always masters the detail but is very adept at synthesising and understanding the issues that the tribunal or court will need to focus on and address.’
Devereux’s strong employment team acts across the full scope of employment disputes, receiving instruction from blue-chip multinationals, trade unions, and governments. Andrew Burns KC has acted for employers in multiple industrial actions and strikes throughout 2024, including acting for the NHS in the junior doctor strikes. Bruce Carr KC is acting for McDonalds in one of the largest group of claims to be litigated in the ET, as the chain faces over 500 claims of sex discrimination and harassment. Peter Edwards has acted in an appeal to the Supreme Court, representing the respondent in Mercer v Alternative Futures Group Limited, a case relating to whether striking workers can be subjected to a detriment, other than the deduction of pay, for striking. Christopher Stone KC was instructed by an employer to defend a claim brought by an ex-employee who alleges he was sacked for his belief in the power of dreams to tell the future.
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Testimonials
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- 'Ben Rinaldi is good - friendly, helpful and responsive.'
- 'The Devereux clerks are the most user-friendly around - highly responsive but also flexile to client needs.'
- 'The clerks' room is responsive, and great to deal with. Always cheerful and will put their heart into giving you a good service. Glen Billeness and Cyrus Biggs lead a great team who really know their barristers and who will be a good fit. Within the team, Evie Barnes, Ben Rinaldi and Bryanna Bondzie are great to work with. '
- 'The clerking team are diligent and responsive and, Glenn, in particular does a fantastic job.'
- 'Devereux are a very experienced employment set made up of bright counsel who are pragmatic and easy to work with.'
- 'Devereux is a leading employment set, with leading KCs and strong juniors.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
2024 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Thomas Cordrey
Thomas is robust and impressive advocate who exudes confidence and calm, and is is particularly adept at dealing with challenging opposition parties.'
Peter Edwards
Kate Balmer
Kate is fantastic. She's over the detail and the strategy in equal measure, she's calm and assured under pressure, and deadly in the courtroom. She is just all round excellent.'
Talia Barsam
Laura Bell
Marianne Tutin
Marianne is excellent on her feet and able to pivot in order to get the best result for the client when the judge is not in favour of her position.'
Jesse Crozier
Jesse combines warmth and wit with a sharp brain, tactical nous, and strong, well honed advocacy skills. He comes up with some audacious solutions and is an impressive all rounder.'
Georgina Hirsch
Georgina so bright and as an advocate she is great to observe - methodical but agile, unflappable, and with an ability to charm.'
Sebastian Purnell
Anna Greenley
Anna is a formidable advocate with excellent cross-examination skills.'
Samuel Nicholls
Samuel is a stellar advocate who is able to get his points across in a very simple, concise terms. He is very confident at cross-examination and is able to entirely discredit a witness in a very effective manner.’
Harry Sheehan
‘Harry is a persuasive advocate, who addresses witnesses and judges with a calm authority. He is fully on top of his brief, and instils confidence in clients.’
John Platts-Mills
John balances the need for pragmatism and understanding with a robust defence in sensitive cases.'
Sam Way
Sam gives pragmatic and commercial advice. He is a strong advocate, with a clear and concise style.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.