Old Square Chambers

Employment.

Deshpal is a specialist in Employment law.. Described as "the barrister of choice for a complex and lengthy case," he is widely praised for his formidable grasp of the issues in employment cases. Sources emphasise his mastery of discrimination legislation and that he is an excellent cross-examiner. Deshpal regularly acts in complex, high value claims and has a heavy successful appellate practice. Described in Chambers and Partners as ‘razor sharp and willing to assist at all times.’, ‘a cracking cross examiner ’, ‘a fantastic team worker’, ‘highly eloquent’ and ‘utterly reliable’, and in Legal 500 as ‘exceptionally well prepared’, he has been at the forefront of employment and discrimination litigation.

Called 1993; lectures and writes regularly on employment law. Recent lectures and articles include age discrimination, Employment Tribunal procedure and whistleblowing.

English, French, Punjabi.

Deshpal is Chair of ELBA, Chair of  the EAT user group and a member of the ELA and ILS.

Foyle and Londonderry School; London School of Economics (LLB); Inns of Court Law School (very competent).

Hiking, football, circuit training, writing comedy; director of Middle Temple Revels, Labour Party.