Littleton Chambers is ‘a pre-eminent employment set with a wealth of talent at all levels’. Among the silks, Gavin Mansfield KC‘s ’legal knowledge is second to none‘, and has an excellent track record in advising on complex team move cases and business protection matters. David Reade KC is well known for his strength in handling equal pay litigation; Jeremy Lewis KC ’has a breadth of knowledge of employment law that is unrivalled‘; and Nicholas Siddall KC is ’a charming advocate, able to win over judges‘. In a recent work highlight, Adam Solomon KC, Niran de Silva KC, Sophia Berry and Charlotte Davies appeared in Jump Trading International Ltd v Couture and Verition Advisors (UK Partners) LLP, a business protection case involving the enforceability of a variable non-compete covenant - one which purported to grant the former employer discretion to determine a period between zero and twelve months- by means of an injunction. At the junior end of chambers, Lucy Bone handles a high volume of complex whistleblowing and discrimination claims, and Matthew Sheridan stands out as ’a worthy opponent of any silk at the employment law Bar‘. The group was bolstered by the arrival of Tim Goodwin in November 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'Jason Drakeford and the clerking team are always super-responsive and helpful.'
- 'Jason Drakeford is particularly talented.'
- 'Andy Sargeant is the consummate professional.'
- 'Ian Smethurst is excellent.'
- 'Andy Sargeant and Jason Drakeford are extremely responsive and practical.'
- 'The clerks are brilliant, very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with.'
- 'The service is always first rate.'
- 'Client service is impeccable.'
Silks
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.
Gavin Mansfield KC
Littleton Chambers 'A silk who is willing to roll his sleeves up and is extremely commercial. He has a style judges love.'
Nicholas Siddall KC
Littleton Chambers 'An exceptional all-rounder. His intellect and ability to quickly grasp the issues in a case are unparalleled.'
Mohinderpal Sethi KC
Littleton Chambers 'He is great at thinking outside the box and presenting novel arguments.'
Paul Gilroy KC
Littleton Chambers 'His advocacy is supreme. He has a very gentle and engaging manner which belies his intellect.'
Dale Martin KC
Littleton Chambers 'Dale has an astute legal mind with a meticulous eye for detail. He manages intricate proceedings with command and finesse. He is unflappable in litigious proceedings.'
Daniel Tatton-Brown KC
Littleton Chambers ‘Daniel is a hugely experienced silk. His cross-examination is tenacious and effective.’
Jeremy Lewis KC
Littleton Chambers 'His grasp of the practical aspects of employment tribunal litigation is a marvel. He has a Trojan work ethic.'
Carol Davis KC
Littleton Chambers 'Her cross-examination skills are excellent and combine an incisive, forensic approach with a calm and authoritative manner that treats witnesses with respect but is highly effective.'
Niran de Silva KC
Littleton Chambers 'Niran is compelling in cross-examination, and he is good at dealing with difficult witnesses.'
2024 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.
Daniel Northall KC
Littleton Chambers 'Dan is a highly accomplished advocate, level headed and calm in the most pressurised of situations. An absolute go to and well deserved elevation to silk given the calibre of his work.'
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.
Lucy Bone
Littleton Chambers 'A forceful advocate with fierce energy and commitment who fights her client's corner.'
Sam Neaman
Littleton Chambers 'His advocacy is pin-point accurate, agile and impressive. A force to be reckoned with.'
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Tim Goodwin
Littleton Chambers 'Tim is a robust and confident advocate. He has an eye for detail but is also pragmatic and commercial, and always fights his client's corner.'
Charlotte Davies
Littleton Chambers 'Charlotte is highly intelligent, and her advocacy is far beyond her year of call. Wonderful with clients.'
Lydia Banerjee
Littleton Chambers 'Lydia is strategic and client-centric. She has a tactical edge that brings practical solutions to the legal proceedings and beyond. She has a compelling advocacy style.'
Kieran Wilson
Littleton Chambers 'Kieran is a top rate draftsman, lethal when it comes to cross examination, and hugely intelligent. He is utterly superb.'
Joseph Bryan
Littleton Chambers 'Joseph is an incredibly astute litigator. He dissects the issues very easily, is incredibly well-prepared, and is a master of cross-examination. His approach with instructing solicitors and clients alike is exemplary.'
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Benjamin Gray
Littleton Chambers 'An efficient junior who goes the extra mile and is very personable with clients.'
Grahame Anderson
Littleton Chambers 'He is a clear communicator and an effective cross-examiner. An incredibly talented junior.'
James Green
Littleton Chambers 'He is very responsive and his advocacy is always lucid and succinct.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Georgina Churchhouse
Littleton Chambers ‘Georgina is a junior with gravitas. She is a decisive advocate who inspires trust in the client very early on, and is sensitive and understanding while eliciting the information she needs from vulnerable clients.’