Regional Employment Judge David Franey joined Russell Jones & Walker as a trainee solicitor in 1988 and worked in the Manchester office from 1990. He was a Partner and Head of Employment (North and Midlands) between 1995 -2010. Appointed a fee paid Employment Judge in the North West region in 2009, he became a salaried employment judge in 2013 and Regional Employment Judge in July 2020. Since November 2023 he has been a member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee.
Kevin McNerney is an established senior member of the St John’s Buildings Employment Law Group and practises only in Employment Law. Prior to joining Chambers, Kevin was the Senior Legal Officer at the Royal College of Nursing for the North of England. Kevin is widely recognised as being a specialist in Whistleblowing cases. He did one of the first cases (successfully) involving a nurse who blew the whistle to the local press as to cleanliness at an NHS hospital and has successfully represented both claimants and respondents in many hundreds of cases of this nature.
Hari Menon’s Employment Law practice covers most subject areas of the field. Apart from the commonly litigated areas of unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal, Hari’s Employment Tribunal practice has particular emphasis on discrimination, whistleblowing and holiday pay claims. His County Court and High Court practice in Employment Law consists principally of post-termination restraints in employment contracts. In the Employment Tribunal and in the civil courts he acts for both employees and employers, including local authorities. He has experience in conducting long and complex cases, particularly involving public bodies, such local authorities, police and the NHS. Hari also represents trade union members in claims relating to Trade Unions related rights. has considerable experience in assessment of compensation in high value cases, including such important elements as pension loss and the tax element of awards.”
Rachel Senior (Kings Chambers) practices in employment, commercial law and public inquiries. She has experience of a broad range of employment litigation, including High Court and Employment Appeal Tribunal work, and is ranked by the Legal 500 as a ‘rising star’ in employment law. She acts for individuals, businesses, charities and public authorities, including local authorities and NHS Trusts. Rachel is regularly instructed in complex multi-day trials involving whistleblowing and discrimination allegations.
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.
Fintan Molloy is a specialist employment and discrimination barrister at 3PB Barristers. Based in 3PB’s Manchester office, he represents clients nationally, acting for both claimants and respondents, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to SMEs. Fintan has considerable experience before the Employment Tribunal, appearing at preliminary hearings, judicial mediations, and final hearings. Alongside his advocacy, he regularly undertakes advisory and drafting work. Fintan is also committed to pro bono work and was named on Lady Chief Justice Carr’s Pro Bono Recognition List in 2026.
