Talia's principal areas of practice are employment law, commercial litigation and education law.
She is recommended as a leading junior for employment by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, where she is noted for her strategic advice, cross-examination skills and exceptional client care. She is also recommended as a leading junior for education in Legal 500.
Talia frequently acts for multinational corporations in the financial, insurance, media, construction, retail and transportation sectors in cases of reputational importance. She also represents individuals, trade unions and public sector clients including universities, NHS Trusts and local authorities.
Talia was appointed a Member of the Panel of Counsel for the Commission of Equality & Human Rights in January 2011.
Employment recommendations
Manages an extensive employment law practice. She is especially skilled at handling whistle-blowing and remuneration claims, unfair dismissals, redundancies and TUPE issues. She has vast experience acting for clients in the financial and healthcare sectors. "She is a very effective cross-examiner and impresses with her ability to master detail quickly and effectively." "She's very responsive and client-focused, very accessible and knows her stuff." Represented the respondent in De Mello and Others v British Airways, a complex holiday pay claim. - Employment, Chambers UK Bar 2021
"Talia has excellent client care skills and is a strong advocate, who is able to adapt very quickly to situations and adjust her approach accordingly." - Employment, Legal 500 2021
"Utterly amazing on discrimination cases. A fierce intellect with the advocacy skills to match." "Very client-friendly and really gets to grips with the nuances of the case." Successfully resisted an application brought by the British Airline Pilots Association that sought declaration that pilots are entitled to refuse to undertake certain flying duties. - Employment Chambers UK Bar 2020
"Her manner with opposing counsel and the tribunal is calculated to give her client the best possible chance at any hearing." - Employment, Legal 500 2020
"Technically excellent and great to work with. She has an incredible work ethic." "A very strong advocate. She is very thorough in her preparation." Represented Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in a sexual harassment claim. - Employment, Chambers UK Bar 2019
"She is technically excellent and has an incredible work ethic." - Employment, Legal 500 2019
“Able to get to grips with the complicated issues very quickly and an effective cross-examiner.” “Very strategic and very good at negotiations.” Defended British Airways in a series of whistle-blowing claims. - Employment, Chambers UK 2018
"She has good judgement and achieves excellent results" - Employment, Legal 500 2017
Praised for her approachability and client-handling skills, she has an extensive employment law practice advising on unfair dismissals, redundancies and TUPE issues. Regularly represents both private and public clients, with vast experience acting for healthcare trusts and local authorities. "She is sharp, picks up facts quickly and is good at explaining matters and issues to clients." "She has the ability to gain the trust of the client very quickly and comes across as someone with great gravitas." - Employment, Chambers UK 2017
"Her judgement routinely produces positive results, which others would struggle to achieve." - Employment, Legal 500 2016
Has a broad employment and commercial practice, and represents both public and private organisations in disputes. She garnered high praise for the excellence of her client service, and for her courtroom presence. "Very thorough, and a tough cross-examiner who is good with witnesses." "Clients love her, and she is extremely conscientious and methodical." Acted in the tribunal and the EAT on behalf of Aviva in a complex unfair dismissal and discrimination claim. - Employment, Chambers UK 2016
"A tough cross-examiner who is very thorough and good with witnesses." - Employment, Legal 500 2015
An excellent employment junior recommended for her tough cross-examination and ease with witnesses. She has impressed with her work on high-value and complex discrimination claims, and has noted expertise in disability discrimination. "She is good under pressure, calm under fire and great to work with." Advised the respondent in Lefebvre v British Airways, a disability discrimination claim lodged by a member of cabin crew with obsessive compulsive disorder. - Employment, Chambers UK 2015
"Demonstrates exceptional client care and the ability to deliver strong advocacy" - Employment, Legal 500 2014
Education recommendations
"An excellent advocate: professional and direct while also being supportive." - Education, Legal 500 2021
"She is technically excellent, great to work with and has an incredible work ethic." - Education, Legal 500 2019
"Excellent preparation, client skills and advocacy." - Education, Legal 500 2017
"She provides well-structured advice, particularly in discrimination cases - Education, Legal 500 2016
Talia has extensive experience in employment law, including all areas of discrimination law, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal, redundancy, equal pay, breach of contract, TUPE, Working Time Regulations, restrictive covenants and jurisdictional issues. She has particular expertise in complex disability discrimination claims and whistleblowing claims.
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Talia is very experienced in all areas of discrimination law. She has been recommended in the directories for her work in high value and complex discrimination claims, with noted expertise in disability discrimination claims (Chambers & Partners, 2015).
She represents both respondents/defendants and claimants in the Employment Tribunal, EAT, County Court and SENDIST (First-tier Tribunal).
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Talia was appointed a Member of the Panel of Counsel for the Commission of Equality & Human Rights in January 2011.
Talia has experience both advising on the enforceability of restrictive covenants and representing clients in High Court litigation.
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Talia has been involved in a number of claims arising out of industrial disputes and is frequently instructed by organisations within the heavily unionised healthcare, transportation and education sectors.
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Talia is recommended in Legal 500 as a leading junior in Education. She has experience representing both claimants and defendants in the County Court, SENDIST (First-tier Tribunal) and Employment Tribunal. Talia has particular expertise in disability discrimination claims and exclusions.
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Talia has a burgeoning insurance and professional negligence practice, acting for both claimants and defendants. She has experience in fast track and multi-track commercial cases in the County Courts and High Court. Talia is a member of PNBA and COMBAR.
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Talia has lectured on several subjects. Recent topics include:
Admitted to the New York State Bar (2008)
ELBA, ELA, COMBAR, PNBA, Free Representation Unit
Becker Law Scholarship (Cambridge University)
Exhibition Award (Inner Temple)
LL.M, New York University School of Law 2005
B.A. Affiliate Law, Cambridge University 2004
B.A. English, Birmingham University 2000