Employment

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.

Bruce Frew1

Bruce Frew

Chambers of Sara Lewis KC

'Bruce is pragmatic and direct. He always speaks at the right level for the client. He has a great specialism in whistleblowing claims, which he handles with vigour.'

Alfred Weiss1

Alfred Weiss

Exchange Chambers

'He is a robust and incisive advocate, an excellent communicator, approachable, and has deep understanding of the law. He asks the right question at the right time.'

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Dominic Bayne

Chambers of James Murphy

'Dominic communicates with clarity and silk-level authority on difficult legal and tactical points.'

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Sam Healy

Chambers of John Elvidge KC

'Sam gives pragmatic and tactical advice, and he is practical, thorough, forensic and responsive.'

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Andrew Sugarman

Chambers of James Murphy

'Andrew is incredibly knowledgeable about equal pay, and he always adds value when his opinion is sought.'

Helen Gardiner2

Helen Gardiner

Kings Chambers

'Helen has a very down to earth, relaxed and confident approach to advocacy. She is a force to be reckoned with.'

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Sophie Firth

Chambers of James Murphy

'She is always well-prepared, diligent and thorough in her work. An impressive cross-examiner who knows how to get to the nub of an issue.'

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Claire Millns

Chambers of James Murphy

'Her technical knowledge is very impressive, and she is a confident communicator. A strategically sharp junior who is excellent with clients and witnesses - she instills confidence from the outset.'

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Richard Ryan

Chambers of James Murphy

'Richard is a direct and clear thinker. He has excellent substantive knowledge of the law and is always a pleasure to work with.'

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Nicola Twine

Chambers of James Murphy

 'Nicola is very down to earth and gives clear, concise advice which is greatly appreciated by clients. She is good on her feet.'

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Hari Menon

Chambers of James Murphy

'Hari is a relentless cross-examiner and his knowledge of employment law is encyclopaedic - there is no query or issue that he has not dealt with before. His manner with clients is reassuring and his advocacy skills are brilliant.'

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Gareth Price

Chambers of James Murphy

'Gareth is an excellent advocate. He is extremely detail-focused and always well prepared. His advocacy is clear, measured and effective, striking the right tone in cross-examination without being antagonistic or divisive - a joy to observe.'

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Andrew Webster

Chambers of James Murphy

'Andrew is incredibly efficient. He brings an unruffled and measured advocacy style which is very effective, and is clearly highly regarded by the judiciary.'

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.

Amy Rumble

Chambers of James Murphy

'Amy is well prepared and puts forward legal arguments in a credible and compelling way. She is not afraid to give a robust view.'

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