Employment

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Specialist advice and representation in all aspects of employment law, from internal disputes to litigation in tribunals and courts.

1EC’s barristers have extensive experience in employment law, acting for employers, employees, and trade unions across a wide range of sectors, including legal, financial services, education, healthcare, and the public sector. We provide strategic advice and robust advocacy from the earliest stages of a dispute through to final hearings and appeals. Our approach is pragmatic, commercially aware, and always sensitive to the reputational and emotional dimensions of employment matters.

Areas We Cover

We advise on and act in a wide range of employment disputes, including:

Unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal claims
Discrimination and equal pay disputes, including race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, and sexual orientation
Harassment, bullying, and victimisation claims
Whistleblowing and protected disclosure cases
TUPE transfers, collective redundancy processes, and consultation obligations
Employment status disputes and gig economy issues
Restrictive covenants, post-termination restraints, and team move litigation
Urgent employment injunctions (e.g. to prevent breaches of confidentiality or solicitation)
Grievance and disciplinary procedures and internal investigations
Contractual disputes, including bonuses, holiday pay, notice pay, and garden leave
Equal pay, minimum wage claims
Trade union and industrial relations issues
Appeals to the Employment Appeal Tribunal, and beyond

Our Approach

For clients facing a career-defining dispute, navigating a sensitive workplace issue, or managing complex legal obligations as an employer, you need clear advice and calm, expert representation. Our employment law team will provide robust advice and forceful representation, whilst always taking a practical and commercial strategic approach to secure the best outcome for the case.