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Welcome to 39 Essex Chambers
39 Essex Chambers is a leading set based in London, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Our barristers offer a depth of expertise in a range of specialist sectors and practice areas.
Practice Areas
- Administrative & Public
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Banking & Finance
- Civil Liability
- Clinical Negligence
- Commercial
- Construction
- Costs & Litigation Funding
- Court of Protection
- EU Law
- Inquiries & Investigations
- Intellectual Property
- International Arbitration
- International Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Planning, Environment & Property
- Regulatory & Disciplinary
- Tax
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Employment
What our barristers offer
39 Essex Chambers has a team of employment practitioners who regularly appear in employment tribunals covering all aspects of employment law.
Who our barristers act for
Our clients include both claimants and defendants from all areas of industry.
Our public sector clients include NHS trusts, local authorities and government departments.
Barristers at 39 Essex Chambers advise on:
- unfair dismissal
- discrimination
- wrongful dismissal/breach of contract
- transfer of undertakings
- parental leave
- redundancy
- post-termination contractual matters, including disputes over garden leave, restrictive covenants and compromise agreements.
Employment law is a niche and emerging area of strength. It fits naturally with our established strengths in commercial law, disciplinary, regulatory and public law.
Chambers has a significant following from clients in the healthcare and public sector. Private clients’ instructions come from high-profile city firms as well as from a range of employment consultants and private companies.
We offer a flexible, comprehensive service which includes:
- In depth knowledge of all areas of employment law: unfair and wrongful dismissal, all types of discrimination, equal pay, TUPE, trade unions, unlawful deductions from wages, Working Time Regulations, holiday pay, restraint of trade and internal employment policies and procedures.
- Advice to suit your needs: quick advice by telephone or email, formal written advice, advice in conference, drafting or review of contracts, policies or procedures.
- Representation in all tribunals and courts: Employment Tribunal (ET), Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
Who to contact
Michael Kaplan is the Senior Clerk for the Employment team and will, along with the clerking team below, be able to help you with any questions.
Michael Kaplan
Call: +44 (0)20 7634 9076
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