Darren acts in all areas of employment law for both claimants and respondents. His clients range from Coca Cola Enterprises to local authorities and small businesses as respondents, and he has received instruction via Unions as diverse as  UCATT and GMB and also from non-unionised claimants.

His employment law practice complements his work in industrial disease and employer’s liability. He specialises in the crossover between personal injury and employment law, with an emphasis on stress at work and cases featuring whistleblowing, as well as regular unfair dismissal and discrimination matters.

Directory Quotes

Darren is a trusted name in costs matters on the Western circuit. Solicitors have the same confidence in entrusting him with work as one would a barrister from a specialist London set. His knowledge is current and broad, his advocacy is sharp and effective, and his advice is to the point.”

The Legal 500 2023, Costs

Darren is a tenacious advocate who presents his clients’ cases with true passion. He is a formidable presence in court; he consistently demonstrates tenacity and rigour and is fearless in cross-examination.”

Legal 500 2023, Personal Injury

Darren is very approachable and always happy to discuss complicated cases in detail. Good written advice on wasted costs arguments.”

Legal 500 2022, Costs

The go-to in the South West on costs issues. Down to earth, commanding presence in court.”

LEGAL 500 2021, COSTS

Darren is an excellent advocate. He responds promptly to written instructions and is well organised. In court, he has a calm but effective approach. He is able to adapt the degree of intensity required on any given case. He communicates well with clients and in my own experience has a proven successful track record at trial.”

Legal 500 2021, Personal Injury

A great trial advocate.”

Legal 500 2020, Personal Injury
  • Qualifications & awards:

    • LLB (Hons) Warwick
    • Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Scholarship (Inner Temple)
  • Professional memberships:

    • Personal Injury Bar Association
  • Darren Lewis is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.