Employment
“Home to one of the region's most prominent collections of employment barristers, Civitas Law's members act in a wide range of cases for both employers and employees, and in particular is well-represented on public sector panels.” The Legal 500 (2019)
The Employment group boasts a number of highly respected practitioners in this fast-developing field. Members are experienced at Appellate and first instance work at Tribunals, acting for both employers and employees. A number of our Members act as Junior Counsel to the Welsh Assembly Government. We are also regularly instructed to represent and advise large public bodies in Wales, including local authorities and the Police. Most of our team are recognised within legal directories as Leaders in this area of law.
Specialisms
- Discrimination law
- Unfair dismissal
- Whistle-blowing
- TUPE
- Pensions
- Breach of contract
- Injury at work claims
- Injunctions (e.g. where there has been a post-employment breach of restrictive covenants)