Devereux has ‘great strength in depth’ in employment law. The team is well-known for appearing before both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, and is routinely instructed to act in a wide range of employment litigation. Members continue to handle high-profile industrial relations cases and Covid-19 related employment matters, both key areas of expertise for Andrew Burns KC. Alice Mayhew KC‘s track record includes appearing before the Employment Tribunal and High Court in claims involving allegations of harassment, whistleblowing and discrimination. Among the junior end of chambers, Peter Edwards is sought after for his excellent reputation in handling disability discrimination claims, with a niche focus on discrimination cases involving psychiatric issues.
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Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
1‘Andrew is hugely bright but also approachable and pragmatic, which goes down very well with clients. He is great on his feet; very well-prepared but his style is straightforward and lands well with courts and tribunals.’
'Bruce is excellent on the law and very effective before the Employment Appeal Tribunal.'
22022 Silks
'A silk with great breadth of experience and intellect, combined with a level-headed approach.'
2024 Silks
‘His style of cross-examination is calm and understated, but also extremely forensic. He is great with clients and witnesses.’
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.
‘Talia is hard-working, down-to-earth and easy to deal with. She prepares thoroughly for her cases and wins the trust of clients and witnesses.’
'Thomas has amazing attention to detail and is wonderful with clients.'
'Kate is exceptional and in a class of her own. Her ability to quickly take in and understand complex detailed facts is outstanding. She is also robust, emotionally intelligent, articulate and extremely knowledgeable.'
'Jesse is very sharp and articulate. He puts people at ease, and as an advocate he is incredibly astute and measured while getting his point across. Solid and persuasive.'
3'Georgia remains very cool under pressure. A strong advocate on top of her brief, and she is very good with the tribunal and clients.'
3'A forensic cross-examiner who takes a realistic view when working out a case strategy.'
'Sebastian has a robust advocacy style and is very good with clients. He has all of the details to hand in a case.'
'Bayo is strategic and conscientious. He is very effective at putting witnesses at ease.'
'Her approach is methodical and considered, and her attention to detail is exceptional.'
4'His advocacy is strong, without being unnecessarily combative, and his cross examination appropriately piercing but not prolix: it focuses on what really matters.'
4'Marianne is a delight to work with - efficient; commercial; a ruthless cross-examiner, and all with a great sense of humour.'
5'A very experienced junior with a good work ethic. She is a skillful cross-examiner.'
5'Matt is a shrewd operator, a stand-out litigator and a strategic negotiator who is down to earth, approachable and engaging. Clients and witnesses love him.'
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.
‘Talia is hard-working, down-to-earth and easy to deal with. She prepares thoroughly for her cases and wins the trust of clients and witnesses.’
'Thomas has amazing attention to detail and is wonderful with clients.'
'Kate is exceptional and in a class of her own. Her ability to quickly take in and understand complex detailed facts is outstanding. She is also robust, emotionally intelligent, articulate and extremely knowledgeable.'
'Jesse is very sharp and articulate. He puts people at ease, and as an advocate he is incredibly astute and measured while getting his point across. Solid and persuasive.'
3'Georgia remains very cool under pressure. A strong advocate on top of her brief, and she is very good with the tribunal and clients.'
3'A forensic cross-examiner who takes a realistic view when working out a case strategy.'
'Sebastian has a robust advocacy style and is very good with clients. He has all of the details to hand in a case.'
'Bayo is strategic and conscientious. He is very effective at putting witnesses at ease.'
'Her approach is methodical and considered, and her attention to detail is exceptional.'
4'His advocacy is strong, without being unnecessarily combative, and his cross examination appropriately piercing but not prolix: it focuses on what really matters.'
4'Marianne is a delight to work with - efficient; commercial; a ruthless cross-examiner, and all with a great sense of humour.'
5'A very experienced junior with a good work ethic. She is a skillful cross-examiner.'
5'Matt is a shrewd operator, a stand-out litigator and a strategic negotiator who is down to earth, approachable and engaging. Clients and witnesses love him.'