Civitas Law’s employment group ‘stands out for its impressive roster of junior employment barristers’. Jonathan Walters, a highly experienced practitioner, primarily represents respondents, including both public and private sector employers. His practice encompasses discrimination and whistleblowing claims, among others. Christopher Howells has acted in disputes concerning restraint of trade, non-competition clauses, and injunctive relief, as well as in relation to discrimination and whistleblowing claims. Joanne Williams has recently been instructed in connection with race, disability, and sex discrimination claims. Owain Rhys James acts for both claimants and respondents, recently in unfair dismissal and disability discrimination cases.
Testimonials
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- 'Sandra Harvey, the senior clerk, is professional and efficient.'
- 'Civitas Law stands out for its impressive roster of junior employment barristers based in Cardiff, consistently serving as initial choice for representation in Employment Tribunal cases across England and Wales. This preference is rooted in their depth of expertise and the ready availability of skilled counsel, ensuring robust support and advocacy in ET cases.'
- 'Their clerks are always very responsive with a down-to-earth attitude.'