Advocacy, Advice, Drafting & Representation
Mediation - Investigations
Giles primarily practices in Employment law and Regulatory and Professional Discipline, particularly at the interface of those areas; in Partnership and Company law, where they overlap with employment issues; in Public and Administrative law; and in Sports law. He has extensive and wide experience of all types of employment and regulatory law issues and of Public and Administrative law. He provides legal advice and representation in contentious matters, from initial stages through to trial and appeal, and legal advice and support in non-contentious matters.
Giles undertakes all types of investigations, inquiries or reports related to the areas of his work. As a result of his experience and specialisations and his qualifications as a mediator he is ideally placed to do so.
He has been recognised by the directories as a leading and notable junior barrister in Employment Law and Professional Discipline. In Professional Discipline, Giles is ranked band 2 by Chambers and Partners, having been ranked by it for 11 years. He is ranked tier 3 by the Legal 500 in Professional Disciplinary and Regulatory Law. In Employment he is ranked band 6 by Chambers and Partners. He has also been ranked in Employment by Who is Who Legal.
Giles has been described as “a fantastic advocate who is completely uncompromising in his approach to fighting a case, and an excellent cross-examiner”; and “a silk in waiting”. His 2023 directory comments are as follows:-
“His legal knowledge is extremely good. Giles is a very hard worker and he's a tenacious advocate.” Professional Discipline C&P.
“He is a fantastically tenacious junior and is ferocious." Professional Discipline C&P.
“I rate Giles very highly for his tenacity and legal knowledge, particularly in employment law." Employment C&P
“His legal knowledge is extremely good. Giles is a very hard worker and he’s a tenacious advocate.” C&P
“A tenacious and knowledgeable advocate”. Professional Discipline Legal 500
“A skilled advocate, who is very experienced in employment litigation in the medical professional field – very effective in court.” Legal 500.
While Giles has not applied for silk, for personal and family reasons, he has been a leading (senior junior) barrister, with a junior barrister, in most of his high-profile cases since about 2010.
Giles is a trained and qualified mediator and workplace mediator: by ADR Chambers as a mediator and by CEDR as a workplace mediator.
Chambers and Partners Link: https://chambers.com/lawyer/giles-powell-uk-bar-14:412100
Key Facts
33
Years of Experience
Independently Recognised and Ranked
Effective Specialist Lawyer and Advocate
Full Advocacy Rights
Rights of Audience in England and Wales
Employment Tribunals in Northern Ireland and Scotland
International Experience
Florida, France, Cayman Islands, St Kitts & Nevis, Hong Kong and Dubai
Direct Access for Clients
Trained Mediator
and Workplace Mediator
Workplace and Other Investigations or Inquiries
Investigation and Organisational Reports
Further Directory Comments
“Extremely able and tenacious in pursuing his client’s interests.” The Legal 500, 2022.
“A fantastic advocate who is completely uncompromising in his approach to fighting a case, and an excellent cross-examiner.” Chambers & Partners, 2022.
“Giles is able to translate complex areas into clear advice providing a very clear route map forward. Given the nature of the advice, a fast turnaround is often required and Giles ensures that he is responding quickly. The work often involves very sensitive issues which Giles is able to deal with whilst providing the clients with a clear view as to his advice.” Chambers & Partners, 2021.
“Technically very sound and has a breadth of knowledge of the workings of the NHS and wider issues.” The Legal 500, 2021.
“A decisive and steadfast advocate.” Chambers & Partners, 2020.
“Offers experience across the board in the field of professional discipline. He is known primarily for his representation of professionals in the healthcare, financial, police and legal sectors.” The Legal 500, 2020.
“An experienced advocate, who gives thorough and practical advice.” Chambers & Partners, 2017.
Need legal advice or representation; mediation services; work place investigation; other investigation; inquiries; or reports?
E: gilespowell@gilespowell.co.uk
M: +44(0) 7903 830083
T: +44(0)20 3089 6996
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