Employment

Our well-established employment law specialist team is given top ranking by both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. Whilst our barristers are based in the North-East, Yorkshire and the Midlands, the team’s reputation and practice is nationwide.

Members routinely advise and represent clients, both claimants and respondents, across the whole spectrum of employment cases. From individual claims to collective disputes in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal, County Court and higher Courts – we have a team of over 20 specialist barristers of all levels of experience, from KC to pupil, who are able to handle all types of work.

Parklane Plowden has the largest employment team on the North-Eastern Circuit and with real strength in depth, our clerks are almost always able to offer solicitors various options.

Our employment barristers are regularly involved in complex and high-profile litigation, appearing in leading cases in areas such as whistleblowing, discrimination, constructive dismissal and equal pay claims. Our expertise includes claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, TUPE, breach of contract, collective redundancy, restrictive covenants, confidential information, data protection, unlawful deduction from wages, holiday pay and employment status.

Members are frequently instructed in an advisory capacity, often by large organisations, to give guidance on employment policies and procedure as well as on employment tribunal and civil claims.

The employment law team has a reputation for being down to earth and client focused, whilst remaining tactically astute and robust advocates. This combination makes our specialist barristers a popular choice with a wide range of clients, including large and small private sector organisations including FTSE100 companies, NHS Trusts, Local Authorities, Trade Unions and individual employees.

Our barristers are acutely aware of the need for high standards of client care and are  proud to offer a high level of service. A robust management system ensures that agreed turnaround times are fulfilled.

The barristers are backed up by a team of “very well organised, proficient and on the ball” clerks, headed up by Employment Practice Director Sharon Robson. Sharon has a wealth of experience clerking employment cases and is available to discuss clients’ needs and to assist as required.

Members of the team are able to undertake direct access work.

Workplace Investigations

The Investigations team at Parklane Plowden offer independence and impartiality when navigating the complex and sensitive area of workplace investigations. The team can assist in both fact finding and, where appropriate, advice and guidance in conducting a robust and sound workplace investigation. You can find out more by clicking though to our Workplace Investigations page.