Andrew Sugarman
‘Andrew is pure quality - he is always prepared, all over the detail and super responsive. His grasp of the technicalities is impressive but he is able to distil very complex concepts in a way that is accessible to clients.'
Parklane Plowden
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Parklane Plowden is widely known as ‘an excellent set of chambers for employment law barristers’, with ‘strength and depth at all levels’ of seniority. Dominic Bayne has considerable experience acting for major employers, including local authorities and NHS trusts, in TUPE, discrimination, and equal pay claims. In Green & Ors v Co-Operative Group Ltd, he acted for the respondent in connection with numerous equal pay claims brought by female customer team members and team leaders employed in convenience stores nationwide, who alleged that they were paid less than male warehouse operatives and team managers, with the case considering, among other things, whether the roles in question were equivalent. Andrew Webster, whose ‘fabulous attention to detail’ is widely praised by solicitors and lay clients alike, is particularly strong when it comes to discrimination and whistleblowing cases. Tim Wilkinson is predominantly instructed by respondents. Claire Millns focuses on complex discrimination and whistleblowing claims and again mainly works on the respondent side.
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Testimonials
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- 'Emma Frazer can work miracles whilst remaining cool, calm and collected! There is nobody more reassuring to speak to at 5:30 on a Friday in a pinch of desperation - she always goes above and beyond.'
- 'Parklane Plowden has strength in depth for employment tribunal matters. They deliver excellent practical employment law training sessions that stand out as they provide guidance on practical matters such as preparing effective witness statements and dealing with tribunal case management in addition to training on pure legal points.'
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.
Roger Quickfall
‘Roger has an immaculate attention to detail and works extremely hard with clients and witnesses to ensure that the client can be in the best position possible going into a final hearing.'
Dominic Bayne
‘Dominic has a calm and measured approach as well as excellent attention to detail. He also has great client care skills and very strong analytical skills.’
Nicola Twine
Andrew Webster
‘Andrew’s attention to detail is remarkable. He is able to get to grips with complex and technical cases easily. His advocacy is also very impressive – he is very quick on his feet and does not miss a beat. Andrew is always a first choice for any hearing.’
Claire Millns
‘Claire has a superb eye for detail and is a brilliant advocate. She has excellent communication skills and is great at keeping a dialogue with clients and providing reassurance throughout the case.'
Richard Ryan
‘Richard’s strength is his willingness to tackle the practical issues facing the client and to advise in the round to help them find a workable solution. His background as a solicitor adds to this client-focused approach. His attention to detail in advocacy is also impressive.’
Sophie Firth
‘Sophie is commercially astute, well reasoned, and reassuring to clients. She is strong on all fronts. Clients will be particularly impressed by her advice notes, which clearly set out key issues, risks, and the recommended approach. She is loved by both public and private sector clients.'
Hari Menon
‘Hari's legal analysis is very impressive. He is able to get to grips with hugely complicated cases involving large amounts of documentation.'
Tim Wilkinson
‘Tim is both professional and personable and is able to explain matters in a digestible way.’
Amy Rumble
‘Amy is extremely approachable, a clear communicator and very thorough in her approach to advocacy. Her level of preparation puts solicitors, clients and witnesses at ease.'
Gareth Price
Paul Sangha
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.
May Martin
‘May is excellent at remaining clam under pressure and explaining things to individuals who have no background in law so that they understand exactly what has been said or what is required of them. She is excellent at picking out the relevant information and identifying flaws or gaps in any documentary evidence. May is also very approachable and makes any witness feel at ease.’