Employment · for employees
Employment law barristers for employees, instructed directly.
If your employer has treated you unfairly, a barrister can advise you quickly and represent you at the Employment Tribunal. No solicitor required.
At a glance
Unfair dismissal
Whether your dismissal was fair and what it is worth.
Discrimination
Claims for discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
Settlement agreements
Advice on offers and negotiating a better deal.
If your employer has dismissed you unfairly, discriminated against you, withheld pay or offered you a settlement agreement, an employment barrister can advise you on your rights and represent you. These claims are time-limited and technical, so early advice matters.
A barrister will assess the strength and value of your claim, the prospects at tribunal, and whether to negotiate or litigate, and can represent you at the Employment Tribunal. 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 employment - employee 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 dismissed and believe it was unfair
You have been discriminated against or harassed at work
You have been offered a settlement agreement
Amy Sloan-Thomas
Amy's commercial chancery practice has involved her in many aspects of company law, including: - • Advising on, drafting, and reviewing business...
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 Mannan
Mr Mannan has a thriving practice, being instructed by solicitors and directly by members of the public under direct access in employment law. His...
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...
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...
David Roderick
David has extensive experience in employment and discrimination claims. He acts for employers and employees from a wide client base which includes...
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...
Feliks Kwiatkowski
Feliks Kwiatkowski is a civil law barrister at Central Court Chambers who has practised since 1977, exclusively in civil law since 1998. A...
Huw Davies
Huw Davies is a barrister with over 25 years' experience in employment, commercial, construction and contractual disputes, with a strong commercial...
Ian Wright
Ian Wright is an employment barrister acting for employees and workers, with particular emphasis on unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing,...
Jala Patang
Jala is a leading barrister in family law and her busy practice includes a wide variety of cases, including allegations of domestic violence, coercion...
John Sheng
John joined Chambers as a tenant after successfully completing his pupillage under the supervision of Nazar Mohammad. John read law at Cardiff...
Julian Gun Cuninghame
Why choose me? I will always fight your corner in court and outside court. I have expertise in landlord and tenant cases acting both for landlords and...
Kevin Harris
I have advised on a number of claims involving discrimination at work including disability discrimination, frequently involving depression and mental...
Leslie Millin
Leslie specialises in all aspects of employment law in the ET, the county Court and the High Court. She also specialises in inquests and personal...
Mark Maitland-Jones
I have a broad practice but focus on Personal Injury and Employment. The personal injury work has included helping Claimants win cases for over £1...
Martin Mensah
I provide advice and represents local authorities in the First Tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability) on disability discrimination...
Matondo Mukulu
Matondo is frequently instructed to advise on matters in the County Courts and the High Court and thus in representing you, you will can be assured...
Michael Rogers
Michael regularly acts for Claimants and Respondents in Employment Tribunals, the EAT and the High Court. His practice includes unfair dismissal,...
Nigel Brockley
I have extensive experience of advising both companies and individuals in relation to all insolvency issues. My experience within this field has...
Rajen Dalal
Rajen Dalal is an experienced civil practitioner. As well as Solicitor instruction he is qualified to accept instructions directly from members of the...
Richard Wayman
Richard has a busy employment practice, representing both Claimants and Respondents in the Employment Tribunals and beyond, acting for individuals,...
Samantha Phumaphi
Samantha is an accomplished employment law barrister of over 18 years call with expertise representing both claimants and respondents in Employment...
Sean Middleton
I am authorised to coduct litigation. This means a 1-stop-shop. Not all Public Access barristers can receive papers on your behalf or deal directly...
Sharmeen Quadri
I am an employment law barrister advising employers and private individuals on workplace disputes, risk management and Employment Tribunal...
Sheila Aly
I am a highly experienced practitioner and have been ranked in the Legal 500 as a Leading Junior in Employment Law. Having spent a few years of my...
Frequently asked questions
Can I instruct an employment barrister without a solicitor?
Yes. Through Direct Access an employment barrister can advise you and represent you at the Employment Tribunal, without going through a solicitor first.
How long do I have to bring a claim?
Most claims must be started within three months less a day of the act complained of, subject to Acas early conciliation. Enquire as soon as you can.
What will it cost?
Barristers often agree a fixed fee for advice or a hearing. There is no charge to enquire.
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