Business Details
Expert Employment Law Solicitors in London
Established in Mayfair, Kervin & Barnes is a specialist employment law firm with extensive experience in advising senior employees and companies across diverse sectors. Our solicitors have practiced at leading City firms and financial institutions, combining the expertise of large corporate practices with a personalised service. We focus on delivering practical, commercial solutions to employment law challenges, including reorganisations, redundancies, disciplinary matters, and litigation in employment tribunals and courts. Recognised in Legal500 and Chambers & Partners, our proactive approach and deep industry knowledge have earned us a trusted reputation. We serve high-profile clients such as Danone, Elizabeth Arden, and P&O Ferrymasters, prioritising efficiency and client-centric outcomes. Our team provides tailored guidance on settlement agreements, TUPE transfers, discrimination claims, and FCA-related employment issues. With competitive rates and a commitment to excellence, we aim to simplify complex legal processes for busy HR directors, business owners, and senior executives.
Services
Employment Law Advice
Settlement Agreements
Redundancy Support
Disciplinary Guidance
TUPE Transfers
Discrimination Claims
FCA Employment Issues
Highlights and features
- We have decades of experience in employment law with City and in-house expertise.
- Our proactive approach ensures practical, commercial legal solutions.
- Recognised in Legal500 and Chambers & Partners for excellence.
- We serve high-profile clients across diverse industries.
- Competitive rates combined with a bespoke service for busy professionals.
Associations and certifications
- Legal500
- Chambers & Partners
Services
Employment Law Consultation
We provide tailored employment law advice for businesses and senior employees. Our expertise covers disputes, redundancies, disciplinary matters, and tribunal representation. Clients benefit from our City-level experience and proactive approach to resolving complex issues efficiently.
Settlement Agreements
Our solicitors negotiate and draft settlement agreements for employers and employees. We ensure terms are fair, legally compliant, and aligned with client objectives, minimising future disputes while protecting commercial interests for both parties.
Discrimination Claims
We advise on discrimination claims under the Equality Act, supporting employees and employers in resolving allegations of unfair treatment. Our approach balances legal compliance with practical workplace solutions to maintain positive relationships.
TUPE Transfers
Our team guides businesses through TUPE regulations during mergers, acquisitions, or service provision changes. We ensure compliance with employee rights and obligations, reducing risks of costly legal challenges during organisational transitions.
FCA Employment Issues
We specialise in employment law for financial institutions under FCA regulation. Services include advising on remuneration codes, bonus schemes, and senior executive terminations, ensuring compliance with industry-specific legal standards.
People
Gareth Kervin
Managing Partner
Gareth Kervin is a commercially minded employment lawyer with experience at City firms and global financial institutions. He advises on restrictive covenants, senior executive terminations, and tribunal litigation, providing board-level support and training.
Barry Samuels
Of Counsel
Barry Samuels is a litigation expert with a first-class legal background. He handles complex commercial disputes, including international cases, offering strategic support to clients navigating high-stakes legal challenges with clarity and robustness.
Lucy Truscott
Partner
Lucy Truscott specialises in employment law for employers and individuals, advising on restructuring, discrimination, and TUPE transfers. She negotiates settlements and provides training, combining advocacy skills with a client-focused approach.
Questions
What areas of employment law do you specialise in?
We focus on disputes, redundancies, settlement agreements, TUPE transfers, discrimination claims, and FCA-related employment issues for businesses and senior employees.
Do you advise both employers and employees?
Yes, we provide balanced legal advice to companies and senior employees, ensuring compliance and protecting interests in disputes, terminations, and contractual matters.
Are your fees competitive?
We offer competitive rates with transparent pricing, combining the quality of a City firm with cost-effective, tailored legal solutions for our clients.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are listed in Legal500 and Chambers & Partners, reflecting our excellence in employment law. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Reviews (5)
Alice Bakker
Jan 03, 2021
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Gareth Kervin has been working on my case and he was nothing short of amazing. I was unfairly dismissed at a large international company and I reached out to a number of lawyers in London who told me that either they didn't want to take the time to investigate or I didn't have a case. Gareth was the only one who listened carefully. From the very beginning, he was genuine, professional and commercially considerate.
Throughout the savvy negotiation that he was leading, he supported me from all perspectives. In addition, he negotiated for the employer to pay his fees when I thought that we have already exhausted all the options. I am deeply grateful for the outcome and how it was handled and I give him my highest recommendations.
Throughout the savvy negotiation that he was leading, he supported me from all perspectives. In addition, he negotiated for the employer to pay his fees when I thought that we have already exhausted all the options. I am deeply grateful for the outcome and how it was handled and I give him my highest recommendations.
Lillian Lazarevski
Apr 03, 2020
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I contacted Kervin & Barnes when I was made redundant from a blue-chip company. They came highly recommended and from my first conversation with Gareth Kervin, I knew I had made the right decision in appointing the firm. Incredibly reassuring, personable and providing excellent service and advice, you definitely want Gareth on your side. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Richard Carrington
Aug 12, 2019
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Excellent! I used them when I was on a restructuring situation and their advice and consideration were excellent.
Jason Robertshaw
May 14, 2019
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We used the firm for some corporate employment advice and were very pleased. Very commercial and clearly experts in their field. Their advice was invaluable and we will definitely use them again.
Jason Robertshaw
We used the firm for some corporate employment advice and were very pleased. Very commercial and clearly experts in their field. Their advice was invaluable and we will definitely use them again.