Gareth Brahams is the Head of the Employment Department. Prior to joining Stewarts Law he was a partner at Lewis Silkin for eight years (qualified in 1995). The current edition of the independent legal directory, Chambers and Partners, ranks Gareth in the top tier of employment lawyers in London advising senior executives. Chambers described Gareth as "bright, energetic and hands-on" and "widely recognised as a terrific lawyer who strives more than most to get the best result for his clients". Gareth has made his name acting for individuals working in financial services in their high profile, high value disputes against their employers involving whistle blowing and discrimination. His most recent case to be reported in the national press was when he assisted Achim Beck in his successful claim against CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce) for age discrimination. The case was notable for the fact that Mr Beck was found to have been considered too old, despite only being 42 years of age and that he succeeded on three appeals. Gareth also advises a wide range of employers as well as employees across all areas of employment law. Gareth is elected Chair of the Employment Lawyers Association's Training Committee and a member of its management committee. He is a regular and highly rated conference speaker as well as a frequent commentator in the press. Gareth was one of only two employment lawyers to be ranked in the Lawyer magazine's "hot 100 lawyers to watch in 2012".


Arpita Dutt is a Partner in the Employment Department, advising senior executives in professional and financial services organisations, senior public sector employees, as well as doctors and medical consultants. She has successfully litigated complex and high profile discrimination, whistleblowing and contractual claims, achieving high value court awards and tailored settlements for her clients. She delivers clear, pragmatic advice with superb technical knowledge of the law and litigation procedure and is described in the independent legal directory, Chambers and Partners 2012, as an exceptionally strong negotiator who stands out for her work on discrimination and equality matters. Arpita was also named in the Lawyer 'Hot 100' Lawyers for 2011, which identifies solicitors who have made an outstanding contribution in their field. Arpita is a frequent commentator in the press on employment law issues and joined Stewarts Law after 10 years at Russell Jones & Walker.

Tim Spillane is a Partner in the Employment Department. Prior to joining Stewarts Law, Tim was an Associate at Simmons & Simmons having joined as a trainee in 2001 and qualified into the Employment Department in 2003. He has successfully represented clients in a variety of high value cases on behalf of both employers and individuals and is known for his commercial approach to problem solving. Tim has particular experience of litigation in financial services cases as well as handling employment litigation for companies and individuals more generally.


Alistair French is a solicitor in the Employment Department. He has successfully represented individuals against public sector employers; financial institutions; professional practices; and owner managed businesses. He has a mixed practice and enjoys helping guide employers through difficult situations and defending employment claims. Alistair has breadth and depth of experience in the full range of work for employers from his years at Clifford Chance (where he trained and qualified in 2005) and Travers Smith. Whether working for employees or employers he always seeks to cut to the quick of the issues, deliver incisive, practical advice and never relapses into legal jargon. Alistair is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Ruth Badrick has joined Stewarts Law employment team from Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP, where she trained and qualified. She has a broad range of experience in Employment Tribunal litigation and has successfully represented a variety of clients in high value whistle blowing, discrimination, and bonus-related claims. Her recent experience has been heavily focused on litigation in the financial services sector. Ruth also provides advice on redundancy situations, challenges to employee performance and compromise agreements. Ruth is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

The team is supported by highly talented paralegals that make up a dynamic and effective team.