Grace Nicholls

I am an employment law barrister with a national practice, accepting instructions in all areas of employment law.

I act for employees and employers and have appeared in tribunals (at preliminary and final hearings) nationally involving issues such as unfair dismissal (including constructive unfair dismissal), TUPE claims (including failure to inform and consult), discrimination (including direct and indirect discrimination, discrimination arising from disability, failure to make reasonable adjustments, harassment, victimisation and equal pay), unlawful deductions from wages, commission issues, redundancy, whistleblowing and substantive jurisdictional issues. My practice also includes High Court injunctive work including issues concerning restrictive covenants.

I have been instructed by a wide range of clients, ranging from individuals to local authorities, recruitment agencies, and companies in the leisure, hospitality, tourism, retail and pharmaceutical industries. I also have experience acting for charitable organisations.

I have a busy practice drafting pleadings and providing written advice at various stages of litigation on a range of issues including advice on prospects and quantum. I also have experience drafting Notices of Appeal and appearing in the Employment Appeals Tribunal.

I understand the pressures that taking or defending a case in the employment tribunal can take on individuals and businesses. I am a tireless advocate but I also pride myself on being able to give clear, pragmatic advice.