About
Barrister-at-Law — Employment, Commercial & Civil Litigation
Biography
Christopher Mallon BL is a direct access employment barrister called to the Bar of England and Wales. He has built a focused practice in employment law, discrimination, commercial disputes and civil litigation. He appears regularly before the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
As a qualified direct access barrister, Christopher can be instructed directly by individuals and businesses — without the need for a solicitor. He handles the full range of employment tribunal claims including unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, holiday pay disputes, and whistleblowing cases.
His practice is characterised by thorough preparation, clear and persuasive advocacy, and a commitment to understanding the commercial and personal realities facing his clients. Whether you are an employee facing dismissal or a business defending an employment tribunal claim, Christopher can advise and represent you from the very first step.
Christopher is committed to providing accessible, expert legal representation. He accepts direct access instructions from both lay clients and professional clients, offering a cost-effective route to specialist barrister advice and advocacy without the need for a solicitor intermediary.
Called to the Bar
Bar of England and Wales
Direct Access Barrister
Public Access Qualified
Practice
Employment, Commercial & Civil
Courts
ET, EAT, High Court, Court of Appeal
Direct Access Barrister
Christopher is authorised to accept instructions directly from members of the public and businesses under the Bar Standards Board's Public Access Scheme. This means you can instruct him directly, accessing specialist barrister expertise from the outset.
Practice Areas
Representing employers and employees before the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal. Specialising in unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, discrimination, holiday pay (including McCloud/Agnew), whistleblowing, and breach of contract.
Advising businesses and individuals on commercial disputes including contract breaches, restrictive covenants, injunctions, partnership disagreements and business litigation. Direct access instructions accepted from companies and individuals.
Handling a broad range of civil matters including personal injury, professional negligence, property disputes, debt recovery and judicial review. Direct access instructions accepted — contact Christopher to discuss your civil matter.
Contact Christopher directly to discuss your employment, commercial or civil matter and receive an initial assessment.