At Direct Access Barristers, our experienced employment law barristers represent employees, employers, and professionals in workplace disputes across London and throughout England and Wales. We provide expert legal advice and strong advocacy in Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal proceedings, as well as strategic guidance on workplace disputes before litigation arises.
Through the Direct Access Barrister scheme, clients can instruct our barristers without first instructing a solicitor, allowing faster and more cost-effective access to specialist employment law expertise. Our barristers combine clear legal advice, strong advocacy, and practical solutions to help resolve complex employment disputes.
Employment Law Services
Our employment barristers in London advise and represent clients in a wide range of workplace disputes.
Unfair Dismissal Claims
Our barristers advise both employees and employers on unfair dismissal claims, including full representation in the Employment Tribunal.
We assist with:
Assessing whether a dismissal is legally fair
Preparing or defending tribunal claims
Settlement negotiations and conciliation
Representation at Employment Tribunal hearings
Workplace Discrimination Claims
We represent clients in cases involving workplace discrimination, including claims under the Equality Act 2010.
Our barristers handle claims involving:
Disability discrimination
Race discrimination
Gender discrimination
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Religious discrimination
Sexual orientation discrimination
Harassment and victimisation
Constructive Dismissal
If an employee resigns because of a serious breach of contract by their employer, they may have a claim for constructive dismissal.
Our barristers provide advice on:
Whether the employer’s conduct amounts to constructive dismissal
The strength of a potential tribunal claim
Evidence gathering and witness preparation
Representation in the Employment Tribunal
Redundancy Disputes
Our employment law barristers assist both employees and employers with redundancy-related disputes, including:
Unfair redundancy dismissals
Failure to follow fair redundancy procedures
Disputes regarding redundancy selection criteria
Settlement negotiations
Employment Contract Disputes
Our barristers advise on a wide range of disputes involving employment contracts, including:
Breach of employment contract
Restrictive covenants and non-compete clauses
Senior executive contract disputes
Bonus and commission disputes
Confidentiality obligations and post-termination restrictions
Employment Tribunal Representation
Our barristers provide expert advocacy in the Employment Tribunal, representing both employees and employers at every stage of proceedings.
We assist with:
Preparing tribunal claims and responses
Drafting legal submissions and witness statements
Representation at preliminary hearings
Representation at final tribunal hearings
Appeals to the Employment Appeal Tribunal
Our aim is to achieve the strongest possible legal outcome while ensuring proceedings remain efficient and cost-effective.
Direct Access Employment Barristers
Through the Direct Access scheme, clients can instruct our barristers directly without going through a solicitor.
This offers several advantages:
Faster access to specialist employment law barristers
Reduced legal costs
Direct strategic advice from experienced advocates
Representation in Employment Tribunal hearings
At Direct Access Barristers, we represent clients across London and throughout England and Wales.
Settlement Agreements Advice
Our barristers also advise employees and employers on employment settlement agreements, including:
Reviewing settlement terms
Advising on compensation and legal rights
Negotiating improved settlement packages
Providing the independent legal advice required for settlement agreements
We ensure that clients fully understand their legal rights and financial implications before signing any agreement.
Why Choose Our Employment Barristers?
Clients choose our chambers for:
Experienced employment law barristers in London
Representation in the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal
Direct Access Barristers – no solicitor required
Strategic advice combined with strong courtroom advocacy
Representation across London and England & Wales
Our barristers combine technical legal expertise with practical workplace dispute resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I instruct an employment barrister directly?
Yes. Through the Direct Access scheme, clients can instruct a barrister directly without first instructing a solicitor.
What cases do employment barristers handle?
Employment barristers handle a wide range of cases including:
Unfair dismissal
Workplace discrimination
Constructive dismissal
Redundancy disputes
Employment contract disputes
Settlement agreement advice
Do employment disputes always go to tribunal?
No. Many employment disputes are resolved through negotiation, mediation, or settlement agreements before reaching the tribunal stage.
However, our barristers provide strong representation when tribunal proceedings are necessary.
Speak to an Employment Barrister
If you require expert advice or representation in an employment dispute or tribunal claim, contact us today.
Call: Sam Morgan – 0203 773 1031
Email:sam@directaccessbarristers.info
We provide clear legal advice, strategic case preparation, and strong advocacy in Employment Tribunal proceedings.
