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No.18 Chambers

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No.18 Chambers continues to ‘develop an excellent regional employment law offering with several barristers able to provide support whenever required’. With considerable experience handling unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, Ian Wheaton leads the employment team in chambers. Barnaby Large is widely praised as ’astute, organised, and charismatic’ as well as for his ‘methodical approach and thorough attention to detail’. In Parker v Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary he acted for the respondent in relation to a disability discrimination claim brought by a detective who was not permitted to bring an autism assistance dog to work. John Franklin’s broad practice covers discrimination, whistleblowing, victimisation, and unfair dismissal claims, among others.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Mark Windebank is excellent. He takes appropriate time on the telephone to understand the requirements and makes sure work is carried out as agreed. He is also friendly and informative.'
  • 'Mark Windebank is the calm in the storm! He is supportive and looks after clients.'
  • 'The service from the clerks' room, led by Mark Windebank, is outstanding. He is always keen to assist and ensures that chambers are able to offer appropriate representation.'
  • 'Mark Windebank is an exceptional clerk. He is extremely responsive and works with clients to find solutions within budget. Nothing is too much trouble.'
  • 'No. 18 Chambers has developed an excellent regional employment law offering with several barristers able to provide support whenever required.'
  • 'The set as a whole is wonderful. They will always do their best to accommodate even last-minute instructions, and someone is always available to help. They offer regular seminars, and their email updates are thorough and relevant.'

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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.

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Barnaby Large
‘Barnaby is astute, organised and charismatic. He is willing to go the extra mile to make sure that clients receive the best result possible. His calm and thoughtful approach is particularly helpful and gives confidence to those instructing him.’
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John Franklin
‘John ensures that he has a thorough grasp of the case well in advance of the hearing and is a tenacious and effective advocate.’
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Ian Wheaton
‘Ian has an excellent way of explaining and summarising the issues at hand and the applicable law.  Clients appreciate his forthright and practical approach to progressing their matters.’