Employment Judge Nicky Benson is a previous Chair of the LLS Employment Committee and Director of the Society. She practiced in Liverpool throughout her career and spend the last 12 years of practice with Bermans. She was appointed as a Fee Paid Employment Judge in 2009 and sat in Midlands West region until her appointment to a salaried role in Liverpool in 2019. She stands in at the conference for REJ Franey and is one of the seven Employment Judges based at the Liverpool Employment Tribunal.
David Campion is regularly instructed in high-value and high-profile employment disputes encompassing a wide range of issues, including discrimination, whistleblowing, equal pay, employment status, and TUPE. David frequently appears in the EAT and handles civil court matters, including those related to the Equality Act 2010 and employee competition. David represents and advises a broad range of private businesses, local authorities, NHS bodies, schools, universities, charities, police forces, emergency services, trade unions, and employees. David has successfully defended several multi-million pound ET claims. He has also secured substantial six-figure awards for claimants in discrimination and whistleblowing cases and has successfully represented hundreds of claimants in group actions, including in equal pay claims.
Andrew Edge is widely regarded as a market-leading junior specialising in employment and commercial law. Since 2009, Andrew has been recommended by both the leading directories as a leading junior who is a great team-player in large scale litigation, as well as being a tough cross-examiner.
David Flood was called to the bar in 1993 and since then has developed an extensive Employment Law practice. He represents Claimants and Respondents in the Employment Tribunal, the EAT, Court of Appeal and in 2021 represented Royal Mail in the Supreme Court in Efobi -v- Royal Mail. He has conducted cases of unfair/constructive dismissal, sex discrimination, race discrimination, disability discrimination and whistleblowing. He is a member of the Employment Lawyer’s Association.
Martin Mensah is a Barrister specialising in Employment, Discrimination and Education litigation at Nine Chambers, Manchester. He has represented Claimants and Respondents in the Employment Tribunal and have represented Claimants against large employers including BT, Lancashire Constabulary, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Jaguar Cars, Merseytravel and MITIE.
Dan Northall KC has developed an enviable reputation as an advocate and adviser in all matters arising out of the employment relationship. He has been praised by clients and commentators alike for his keen analytical skills, developed legal knowledge, pragmatism and client-friendly manner. Daniel entered the legal directories after only his second year of practice and has been a regular fixture since. He has variously been described as “incredibly hard working”, a “rising star”, having an “ability beyond his years”, offering “strong intellectual analysis and pragmatic advice” and “excellent advocacy” in addition to being “very user-friendly and very popular”.
Snoof is a multiply disabled artist, maker and educator with a passion for disability acceptance and inclusion.
Henry Sturm has a background in law and legal technology and now works in employability, helping individuals access work opportunities and supporting employers to build more inclusive workplaces. He is driven by a passion for community and for creating meaningful change across government, public sector, and non-profit settings. By bringing together his legal expertise and experience as a work coach, Henry is keenly aware of the many moving parts that contribute to a healthy workforce, and how the law can play a pivotal role in shaping and sustaining that health.
