Employment ยท discrimination
Discrimination barristers, instructed directly.
For discrimination at work or in the provision of services, a barrister can advise on Equality Act claims and represent you.
At a glance
Protected characteristics
Sex, race, disability, age, religion and more.
Work and services
Discrimination in employment and in services.
Both sides
Acting for claimants and for respondents.
Discrimination law under the Equality Act protects people from unfair treatment because of protected characteristics such as sex, race, disability, age, religion and sexual orientation. A barrister can advise on direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation, at work and in services, and on defending such claims.
A barrister will assess whether the treatment is unlawful, the evidence and the value, and represent you at the Employment Tribunal or in the civil courts. Through Direct Access you can instruct a barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first.
Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
Through Direct Access you can instruct a discrimination barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first. Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
When to bring in a barrister
You have been treated unfairly because of who you are
You face a discrimination claim and need to defend it
You are unsure whether treatment amounts to discrimination
Anthony Korn
Anthony Korn is an employment and discrimination barrister with over 30 years' experience who appears regularly in the employment tribunals and the...
Charles Price
Charles Price is an employment and discrimination barrister at No5 Chambers with over 22 years' experience, acting for both employees and employers. A...
Christopher Coyle
Christopher Coyle's specialisms lie primarily in the field of public and administrative law, although his practice also encompasses commercial and...
Daniel Matovu
Daniel is highly regarded as an impressive courtroom advocate. His style and approach inspire great confidence in clients, and makes them feel very...
Dr Mirza Ahmad Lld (Hon)
Mirza is commercially minded and has a strong customer focused approach that endeavours to achieve the best results for the client, in a...
Kevin Harris
I have advised on a number of claims involving discrimination at work including disability discrimination, frequently involving depression and mental...
Martin Mensah
I provide advice and represents local authorities in the First Tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability) on disability discrimination...
Richard Wayman
Richard has a busy employment practice, representing both Claimants and Respondents in the Employment Tribunals and beyond, acting for individuals,...
Frequently asked questions
Can a barrister advise on a discrimination claim directly?
Yes. Through Direct Access a barrister can advise you and represent you at tribunal or in court, without going through a solicitor first.
What are the time limits?
Workplace discrimination claims usually must be brought within three months, subject to early conciliation. Service-based claims have different limits. Take advice early.
What does it cost?
Barristers often agree a fixed fee for advice or a hearing. There is no charge to enquire.
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