Anthony Korn

Anthony Korn is an employment and discrimination barrister with over 30 years' experience. He appears regularly in the employment tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal and advises on all aspects of employment and discrimination law, drafting and advising on claims, disclosure and witness statements, reviewing contracts of employment, and advising on compensation, tactics and settlement negotiations. He has a particular reputation for whistleblowing claims and all types of discrimination claims.

Before commencing practice as a barrister in 1996 he worked for two leading firms of solicitors and, for nearly two years, at a legal advice centre. He has lectured on all aspects of employment law, authored numerous articles and two books published by Oxford University Press, and contributes to Jordan's Employment Law Manual. He has had numerous reported cases and is among the barristers with more than thirteen reported cases in the Industrial Relations Law Reports. He can be instructed on a direct-access basis, subject to the usual limitations.

My approach

Anthony is thorough, well organised, direct and strict about deadlines. He has extensive experience of dealing directly with clients and expresses himself clearly and free of jargon. He does not offer a free initial consultation but assesses whether a case is suitable for direct access before accepting work and at each stage. He usually sets fixed fees payable in advance of each piece of work, so clients know exactly what they will pay at each stage.

Notable cases

Recent matters include:

• A redundancy dismissal for a client of more than 15 years' service, dismissed shortly after his employer was acquired despite assurances that the acquisition would not lead to redundancies, with a failure to consider other opportunities within the group.
• A disability discrimination dismissal where a client injured in a road accident was dismissed on capability grounds without sufficient time to return to work.
• A dismissal arising from a local-authority outsourcing and transfer, turning on which contractor was liable for an enhanced redundancy payment.
• Advising on the enforceability of post-termination restrictions on confidentiality, competition and dealings with customers.
• Settlement offers under statutory settlement agreements.

Professional & academic

• Magdalen College, Oxford
• Called to the Bar in 1987
• Member: Employment Lawyers Association (Legislative and Policy Sub-Committee); Employment Law Bar Association