Employment and discrimination; professional discipline., Guildhall Chambers
Employment and discrimination; professional discipline.
Allan is a specialist employment and commercial barrister recognised in both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 where he has been described as “…astute, commercial and tenacious”, “approachable and inspiring of confidence”, and someone who is “…very well prepared, won't stop fighting, and can almost win the unwinnable”. He prides himself on being very client-friendly and takes a proactive role in case preparation and analysis. This allows him to provide clear and effective advice. At each stage of the process, Allan maintains a view on achieving a successful outcome in line with the client's objectives.
Allan has a national practice and regularly appears before the Employment Tribunal, High Court, disciplinary panels (both internal and regulatory) and at the appellate level. He has a particular expertise in complex discrimination claims, whistleblowing claims, actions for restraint of trade and breach of confidence and cases involving partnerships.
g very client-friendly, a quality recognised in Chambers & Partners. This involves taking a proactive role in case preparation and analysis, enabling him to provide clear and effective advice. At each stage, Allan maintains a view on achieving a successful outcome in line with the client’s objectives.
Western Circuit • Regional Bar
Allan Roberts – Guildhall Chambers ‘Allan is a very gifted advocate; clear, persuasive and effective. He has an incredible ability to grasp the crux of a matter and extract the salient points, sometimes at extremely short notice. He is a calm and reasoned counsel, who is forceful at the same time meaning he is incredibly effective at what he does.'