Adam was called to the bar in 2004. His practice covers both civil and criminal law, the majority of his work being in the civil arena, with a strong commercial bias. Adam specialises in employment law, personal injury claims, property law, contractual disputes and regulatory issues, representing both claimants and defendants. He is particularly noted for his expertise in claims involving restrictive covenants and induced breach of contract.

He appears for a variety of small and medium-sized businesses and individuals as well as in high-value cases involving large multinational organisations, local authorities and Government departments. He also undertakes advisory work, for example, helping companies to manage risks to employees and to mitigate against potential employment claims.

Adam regularly appears in a wide range of employment cases before tribunals at all levels as well as in the civil courts. He has substantial experience in constructive and unfair dismissal cases, redundancy, whistleblowing, discrimination and harassment claims.

Clients warm to Adam’s “approachable and good-humoured” manner, but also describe him as “very robust and determined” in front of a court.

Adam’s experience in criminal cases gives him an edge that he uses to his client’s advantage in the civil courts: “Although most of my work these days is in civil cases, I have found that the rigour and variety of criminal practice has greatly enhanced my advocacy skills.”

Adam is based in London.

Notable Cases

Notable recent cases have included sex and disability discrimination, allegations of racial discrimination and harassment and an allegation of sexual orientation discrimination.

Adam has developed particular expertise in claims involving restrictive covenants and induced breach of contract and has delivered seminars on the law in this regard.

Adam has also acted in a criminal prosecution under the trading standards legislation and successfully appealed sentence in such a case.