Gus’ practice focuses on employment, pensions and commercial litigation, in addition to professional negligence claims in relation to these areas.
Gus is regularly instructed to advise and represent clients in courts and tribunals at all levels and has appeared in the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
Gus is recommended by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a “rising star” and “up and coming” junior barrister.
Recent examples of Gus’ unled work in the last year have included:
Gus’ led work has recently included various pensions professional negligence claims against solicitors, barristers and scheme administrators (acting both for claimant trustees and defendant solicitors) in addition to advising on various pensions ombudsman matters and pension related claims in the Employment Tribunal.
Gus has a broad commercial practice and is able to advise and provide representation in relation to pensions, financial services, and general commercial matters.
Recent examples of Gus’ work include:
Gus regularly provides advice on disclosure and privilege issues in large commercial cases as part of a team of junior counsel.
A significant part of Gus’ practice involves acting in professional negligence claims, in particular claims against solicitors, surveyors and pensions professionals.
Gus was recently instructed on behalf of the claimants (led by Patrick Lawrence QC and David E. Grant) in a five-week, high value, multi-party professional negligence claim against a pension scheme administrator, a firm of solicitors and a silk in a claim arising out of the decision of Newey J in Gleeds Retirement Benefits Scheme [2014] EWHC 1178. The claim resolved on the first day of trial.
Examples of Gus’ work include:
Gus has a busy employment law practice and regularly undertakes multi day hearings against more senior counsel. Gus’ clients include banks, FTSE 100 companies, public sector organisations and individuals. He is experienced at advising senior managers and employees on how to achieve exits on favourable terms.
Gus undertakes a significant amount of advisory work, including advising on TUPE transfers, pensions/employment crossover issues, holiday pay and restrictive covenants.
Where cases litigate, Gus provides robust advocacy. His submissions have been described as being advanced “seductively” and “with skill and detail” by Langstaff J (see Dynasystems for Trade and General Consulting Ltd and Others v Mr M Moseley UKEAT/0091/17/BA).
Gus’ experience in litigating commercial, pensions and personal injury disputes means that he brings a broad perspective to his employment work, which often assists when there are complex issues involving damages and remedies.
The following are recent examples of Gus’ work:
Gus is the co-author of the Law Society’s “Employment Law Handbook”, 7th edition. He is the editor of the chapter in Tolley’s Employment Law Service (published by Lexis Nexis) dealing with the fairness of dismissals.
Gus is regularly instructed in financial services litigation, acting both for and against banks. Gus has particular expertise in misselling claims and is the co-author of the chapter of Butterworths Financial Regulation Service dealing with the FCA’s Conduct of Business Sourcebook.
Gus’ recent work includes:
Gus is able to combine his knowledge of pensions and employment law with his experience in financial services litigation. He is the author of a recent article in the New Law Journal concerning pensions misselling and the COBS rules (here).
Gus has been instructed, and assisted other members of Chambers, in numerous cases relating to pensions law. He has a particular interest in professional negligence claims and the intersection between employment and pensions law.
Gus was recently instructed on behalf of the claimants (led by Patrick Lawrence KC and David E. Grant KC) in a five-week multi-party professional negligence claim against a scheme administrator, a law firm and a silk in a claim arising out of the decision of Newey J. in Gleeds Retirement Benefits Scheme [2014] EWHC 1178.
Examples of Gus’ work include:
Gus is experienced at representing corporate defendants in the Crown Court and Magistrates Courts in relation to health and safety and environmental law matters. He is a member of the Health and Safety Lawyers Association (‘HSLA’) and is able to draw on his experience in employment and personal injury law to assist clients facing regulatory prosecutions relating to accidents at work.
Recent examples of Gus’ work include:
Gus Baker is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please click here.
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