Employment Law for Respondents

Our experienced employment law barristers regularly advise and represent respondents in a broad range of legal issues. We understand that employers expect a practical and efficient legal service.

We work closely with Directors and HR teams to undertake internal disciplinary inquiries and proceedings and and also appear in UK Employment Tribunals, the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the County and High Courts if necessary.

We act for private companies and public bodies, including advising on issues relating to the dismissal of officers of local authorities.

Areas of expertise:

• Directorial shareholdings
• Restraint of trade litigation
• Unfair dismissal
• All forms of discrimination on the grounds of disability, race, sex, age, sexual orientation and religion
• Discrimination, including bullying and harassment claims
• TUPE
• Tax and pension schemes
• Redundancy
• Injunctive relief
• Whistle blowing

Mediation

As the number of cases being dealt with by way of mediation increases, our mediation team is on hand to help, as advisers, advocates and mediators. Our facilities are specifically designed to meet with clients’ needs for a mediation venue. Read more.

Training

The team delivers workshops and seminars in Chambers and regional centres. We also provide training on behalf of local Law Societies and in conjunction with solicitors firms. In addition we can give tailored in-house training for particular firms. If you would like any further information please contact Paul Bennett.