The ‘exceptional’ set Blackstone Chambers stands out as ‘a leader in employment law’. The team continues to handle a high volume of complex, high-profile employment litigation, and has been kept especially busy advising on large-scale equal pay claims. Diya Sen Gupta KC is ‘a forensic cross-examiner’ and ‘a fantastic strategist’, with an excellent track record in assisting with discrimination, whistleblowing and employee competition issues. The ‘very knowledgeable’ Tom Croxford KC is sought after for his expertise in handling work within the financial services area. Among the junior end of chambers, George Molyneaux successfully acted as sole counsel for the respondent in Bandama v Care Quality Commission, an Employment Tribunal case involving allegations of direct race discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Key growth for the set includes Craig Rajgopaul KC and Tristan Jones KC taking silk in March 2024.

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  • 'Danny Compton and Adam Sloane are great.'
  • 'Adam Sloane has been consistently responsive and understanding of client needs.'
  • 'The clerks are always great, and Mat Swallow is excellent.'
  • 'Adam Fuschillo is particularly helpful and always goes the extra mile.'
  • 'The clerks here are very responsive and pragmatic.'
  • 'One of the top employment sets.'
  • 'An excellent set.'
  • 'Strong for employee competition matters.'

Silks

2023 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.