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The ‘strong employment team’ at Doughty Street Chambers has traditional strength in advising respondents and claimants on complex discrimination claims and whistleblowing cases. The ‘excellent’ David Stephenson recently appeared before the Court of Appeal in Smith v Pimlico Plumbers (No 2), concerning a long-running dispute arising from claims for unpaid holiday brought by the claimant following the termination of his contract with the respondent company. The company contested the claims on the grounds that the claimant was an independent contractor and not a worker, however in 2018 the Supreme Court had ruled that the claimant was a worker and was entitled to paid holiday. In 2022 the Court of Appeal ruled that the claimant could recover compensation for all unpaid leave. Amanda Hart was appointed a full-time Employment Judge in March 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Callum Stebbing and Sam Cooper in particular always provide a Rolls Royce service.'
  • 'Their clerking service is simply superb. Expertly led by the amazing Callum Stebbing, they are a safe pair of hands. They are very solutions focused.'
  • 'Callum Stebbing is superb.'
  • 'A leading set for employment work, with several experienced advocates.'
  • 'Excellent strength in depth in employment litigation.'
  • 'A well-regarded set.'
  • 'A friendly set.'
  • 'Always approachable.'
  • 'Brilliant clerks - always helpful and responsive.'
  • 'The clerks are extremely responsive and efficient.'

Juniors

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.

1

David Stephenson

Doughty Street Chambers

'David is a passionate and articulate advocate. He is extremely dedicated and always goes that extra mile for his clients, who feel safe and assured in his hands.'

4

Kate Annand

Doughty Street Chambers

‘Kate has an authoritative manner which is both persuasive and assertive. Judges love her. She is calm and measured and truly brings the tribunal along with her, whilst at the same time being tenacious.’

4

Louise Price

Doughty Street Chambers

'Louise provides considered, comprehensive and correct advice. On her feet she is able to deal with anything that is thrown at her, because she prepares thoroughly and anticipates everything. Never fazed.'

4

Nicholas Toms

Doughty Street Chambers

'Nicholas is extremely experienced and knowledgeable. He is very cool under pressure and is not afraid to push a client's point before a difficult or resistant judge.'

5

Mukhtiar Singh

Doughty Street Chambers

'Mukhtiar's particular strengths are his responsiveness, his clarity of thinking and his confident and persuasive approach. He is common sense personified and a class act.'

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.

1

David Stephenson

Doughty Street Chambers

'David is a passionate and articulate advocate. He is extremely dedicated and always goes that extra mile for his clients, who feel safe and assured in his hands.'

4

Kate Annand

Doughty Street Chambers

‘Kate has an authoritative manner which is both persuasive and assertive. Judges love her. She is calm and measured and truly brings the tribunal along with her, whilst at the same time being tenacious.’

4

Louise Price

Doughty Street Chambers

'Louise provides considered, comprehensive and correct advice. On her feet she is able to deal with anything that is thrown at her, because she prepares thoroughly and anticipates everything. Never fazed.'

4

Nicholas Toms

Doughty Street Chambers

'Nicholas is extremely experienced and knowledgeable. He is very cool under pressure and is not afraid to push a client's point before a difficult or resistant judge.'

5

Mukhtiar Singh

Doughty Street Chambers

'Mukhtiar's particular strengths are his responsiveness, his clarity of thinking and his confident and persuasive approach. He is common sense personified and a class act.'