Blair Toner
Managing Partner, BarristerI am a specialist employment lawyer passionate about access to justice and helping people solve their work-related problems. I have extensive knowledge in all areas of employment law, focusing on employment tribunal litigation and negotiating exits for employees. I founded Toner Legal so I could help more people. I represent clients nationwide and have attended many employment tribunals across the UK, including Scotland. Click to read more:>>
Adam Cooke
PartnerI have specialised in all areas of employment law for 10 years, with extensive experience in dealing with settlement discussions between employee and employer. I have extensive experience in acting for both employee and employer, and therefore have considerable experience in assessing what an employer’s approach to settlement discussions is likely to be, and how to pitch an individual’s case in the right way to make settlement as likely as possible. Click to read more:>>
Helen Alty
PartnerAfter qualifying as a Solicitor in 2002, I chose to specialise in Employment Law. I was allowed to establish and develop an Employment Law Department, which eventually expanded across seven offices. Whilst heading this department, I worked for a diverse range of employers of all sizes, which gave me insight into how business leaders and human resources make decisions. This insight has been crucial when representing and negotiating on behalf of individuals, which remains my main motivation and passion. Click to read more:>>
Rubel Bashir
PartnerI’ve specialised in employment law for over a decade, and in that time, I’ve built a deep understanding of the field. My focus is always helping individuals assert their rights at work, whether that’s through negotiating exit packages or dealing with complex issues like discrimination, unfair dismissal, and whistleblowing. Click to read more:>>
Craig Warde
PartnerSolicitor – Wills, Probate & Mental Capacity Law I am a solicitor with over two decades of experience advising on mental capacity law, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), deputyship applications, Wills, probate, and Court of Protection work. My practice is rooted in helping individuals and families navigate life-changing decisions with clarity and compassion. Click to read more:>>
Sophia Acton
Trainee SolicitorI started working with Toner Legal as a paralegal and am now training to be a solicitor who will specialise in employment law. I have always had an eager interest in employment law and helping people. I have worked at other law firms and the Citizens Advice Bureau. I graduated in 2019 in Modern Foreign Languages (Italian and Spanish) with a First-Class Degree and continue to utilise my language skills when necessary. Click to read more:>>
Joanne Forristal
Client Service SpecialistI am here to make your first experience with Toner Legal as smooth and reassuring as possible. With over a decade of experience in customer focused roles in communication, coaching and service delivery, I understand how important it is to feel heard and supported, especially when navigating legal matters. Click to read more:>>