Blair Toner

Summary

Blair is a specialist in employment law with a focus on employment tribunal advocacy, advice and litigation. He is regularly instructed in all types of hearings in the tribunal, including lengthy complex trials and group litigation. Blair has worked in-house at various law firms where he also balanced his advocacy practice with a caseload. This experience provided a clear understanding of costs/case management and the service solicitors and lay clients expect. He is based in London and his practice takes him nationwide.

Specialist areas of law include

Employment Law
Money Claims & Debt
Professional Negligence
Sports Law

Profile description

Shortly after being called to the bar, Blair worked as an advocate in one of the largest UK-based law firms. He was in court most days and also had a busy written practice. During this time he built expertise in personal injury and general civil work and he continues to see instructions in this area.

Areas of law

Employment Law
Personal Injury
General Civil Law

Employment Law

Employment tribunal advocacy
Employment litigation
Settlement agreements
Unfair dismissal
Discrimination
Whistleblowing
Bonus disputes
Restrictive covenants

Personal Injury

Infant settlements
Disposal hearings
Case management
Small claims
Fast track trials
Drafting, liability, quantum, pleadings

General Civil Law

CMCs (including cost budgeting)
Housing possession
Bankruptcy
Return of goods
Charging orders
Third Party debt orders
Summary judgments
Set aside judgments
Small claims and fast track matters

Memberships

Employment Lawyers Association
Middle Temple

Education

BVC, BPP Law School
LLM International Sports Law (Distinction), IEB Madrid
LLB (Hons) Law, Brunel University

Personal Interests

When not working, Blair enjoys spending time with his wife and children, cooking, martial arts and sports generally.

Testimonials

Mr D Evans

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Robert (Direct Access Client)

“I approached Nastassi with a complex situation that I believed no one would be able to understand. However, after speaking with her for just five minutes, she was able to grasp the complexity of the s...” “I approached Nastassi with a complex situation that I believed no one would be able to understand. However, after speaking with her for just five minutes, she was able to grasp the complexity of the situation and provided me with compassion and understanding. I felt instantly supported and heard. Nastassi gave me the opportunity to express myself and provided a listening ear, allowing me to get everything off my chest before moving forward. She not only recommended a barrister who she believed could help, but also presented me with other options. When my hearing date changed, a refund was provided without question. When a new date was confirmed, Nastassi promptly rebooked the original barrister. Throughout the process, Nastassi was always available if I needed her, responding to emails and phone calls promptly. Her consistent compassion and kind nature made the entire process less daunting for me. I am forever grateful.” Read more Read less

Janet Watkin

“Fast, agile, adaptable. Need Counsel? Rory Rocks! He responds to requests with lightening speed. In no time at all a top-notch barrister is reviewing your papers and counsel is onboarded in record tim...” “Fast, agile, adaptable. Need Counsel? Rory Rocks! He responds to requests with lightening speed. In no time at all a top-notch barrister is reviewing your papers and counsel is onboarded in record time to assess the merits of your case and help you move forward in the right direction. Agile and adaptable, Rory adjusts to changing circumstances with ease and elegance.” Read more Read less

Madhura Shiralkar

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