In recognition of their leading work on AI regulation, Robin Allen KC and Dee Masters attended the first plenary of the EU’s working group for the drafting of the EU AI Act’s Code of Practice in September and together they'll continue to contribute to its future work as one of only 13 groups selected from the UK.

Imogen Brown reviews the decision in Finn v British Bung relating to 'baldness' harassment, and considers the wider circumstances in which conduct can be sufficiently ‘related to’ a protected characteristic for a section 26 claim to succeed.

Sheryn Omeri KC is acting for internationally-renowned pianist, Jayson Gillham, whose performance was cancelled by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra over Gaza comments, in major political belief protection case.

Cloisters’ Legal 500 rankings for 2025 are live, showcasing 60 individual barristers, across 7 practice areas, including 3 ‘Rising Stars’.

Six Cloisters silks are speaking at the 22KCs 2024-25 event on 17th and 18th October, covering various pressing employment and discrimination law topics.

Beginning in the employment tribunal today, Caspar Glyn KC and Olivia-Faith Dobbie represent 12,500 Bolt drivers in group claim.

We are proud to announce the appointment of Akua Reindorf KC as a Visiting Senior Fellow in the Law School of the London School of Economics and Political Science with effect from 1 September 2024.

Emma Darlow Stearn acted unled in EAT appeal, Mr M Birkett v Integral UK Ltd [2024] EAT 107, successfully appealing ET findings that the Claimant’s dismissal for redundancy was fair under s.98(4) Employment Rights Act 1996.

The first report of the COVID–19 Inquiry was published today. Robin Allen KC represented Local Government Associations, with module 1 of the report recognising their key role in civil contingencies, and the need to strengthen and support that role.

Paul Michell successfully resists appeal in Chumbu v The Disabilities Trust. With Paul representing the Respondent, the ET refused to set aside an unless order and grant relief from sanction by the Claimant thus resisting appeal.

In the 2024 edition of Doyle’s Guide, Cloisters members receive individual recognition in the field of employment and industrial relations matters.

Rachel Crasnow KC and Imogen Brown write extensively about the main reasons for remote-working requests, and how best to navigate the legal issues arising when employers and employees clash on such matters.

Schona Jolly KC, Catherine Casserley, Laura Redman and Caitlin Page from Cloisters are featured in Advocate’s inaugural ‘Pro Bono Recognition List for England and Wales’.

Ten Cloisters barristers join the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s prestigious group of preferred legal services suppliers for 2024 to 2028.