Doughty Street Chambers

Doughty Street Chambers’ members have extensive experience in employment litigation, with special expertise in cases requiring cross-over experience in adjacent practice areas including equality and human rights, personal injury and crime. David Stephenson acts for a group of police officers who were stripped of their Taser permits after failing Kent Police's colour vision test, which given the sex-linked nature of colour-blindness is said to constitute indirect sex discrimination against men. Louise Price represented the estate of a fireman who allegedly took his own life after suffering racial discrimination at work in a claim against the London Fire Brigade.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'The Clerks' proactive approach in all their tasks is impressive. Their friendly style of working makes it very easy to communicate with them when booking Counsel, and they will go the extra mile to sort out any issues.'
'Wonderful clerking - Callum Stebbing is standout.'
'Callum Stebbing is a true delight, an asset to Chambers and very helpful.'
'Freddie Wilkins is both professional and friendly.'
'Doughty Street offer an exceptional service for anyone seeking expert employment law representation.'
'Doughty are a strong set with a range of capable members.'

Lawyers

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.

David Stephenson

David an indomitable fighter for his clients with crystal clear, attractive and punchy advocacy.'

Louise Mankau

Louise is a tenacious advocate with a great eye for detail who is able to put her clients at ease whilst still commanding the court or tribunal room.’

Beth Grossman

Beth is an excellent employment barrister.’

Louise Price

Louise demonstrates strong advocacy skills, marked by a well-judged balance between assertiveness and courtesy.'

Nicholas Toms

He adopts a clear and passionate approach to advocacy, and always focusses on the best points. Nicholas is a fearsome opponent.'

Kate Annand

Kate is an exceptionally skilled advocate, combining deep technical legal knowledge with a thoughtful and strategic courtroom presence.'

Mukhtiar Singh

Mukhtiar is a relentless advocate, who will get to the bottom of the issue. He cares passionately about his clients and their cause.'

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.