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Kings Chambers is praised as ‘a great set of chambers with great local barristers’ and its employment team acts for employers of all sizes. It also has a thriving High Court practice, with its members representing high-profile clients on complex breach of contract and restrictive covenant claims. Head of the employment group James Boyd predominately represents employers in his national practice. The set also houses employment law specialist Anisa Niaz-Dickinson, who acts for claimants and respondents in the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal, and Ben Williams, who is highly adept in cases in the health care context. Martin Budworth is skilled in restrictive covenant cases, as well as matters in the sports context ; he also represented the claimant in Cohen v Leicester Football Club, a case concerning the departure of the Leicester Tigers’ former CEO. Rosie Kight is another notable name – she acted for the respondent Allen v Primark Stores, a discrimination case concerning flexible working upon maternity leave – at issue was constructing the correct pool of comparators.

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  • 'Paul Clarke responds promptly to all requests.'
  • 'Paul Clarke is efficient and courteous.'
  • 'Paul Clarke is very personable, replies quickly, and keeps things in good order.'
  • 'Good clerking team that is very responsive.'
  • 'One always receives an excellent and timely service from the clerk Paul Clarke.'
  • 'Kings Chambers is a good employment set.'
  • 'Kings Chambers has quality practitioners, many of whom are in heavy demand. This reflects their high abilities.'
  • 'A great set of chambers with great local barristers.'
  • 'Very reliable chambers with good counsel who have good skillsets and a range of experiences.'
  • 'Kings Chambers has a selection of employment barristers that are all of a high quality. They are very experienced practitioners.'
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