Will Burrows
Will Burrows
Meet Will Burrows
I have practised employment law for over nineteen years. During this time, I have advised and acted in some of the highest profile and most valuable employment cases in the UK, including multi-million-pound discrimination and whistleblowing claims for senior management and directors, City of London professionals and senior police officers.
My experience

What our clients say
Best in the business
Bloomsbury Square really are the best in the business. My solicitor, Will, guided me through the process at each stage. He responded to all my queries really quickly. I really felt he was on my side and made sure I achieved the best outcome. I have no hesitation in advising any friends and family to contact them first.Settlement agreed
I reached out, following a protected conversation at work and connected up with Will. It felt like a personal connection and not just being placed into a system. Will called, bang on the time he said he would, every time, even while on holiday. Fought my corner quickly and efficiently and we got the deal signed. Respect thanks Will.Professional, Empathetic & Get the job done
Will was extremely helpful throughout my entire experience in needing his services for a case. From the very first meeting was empathetic, helpful, very informative and patient through the entire experience. He saw my case until the very end & always kept me updated and informed. Will is a true blessing and I am so grateful to him. Joanne was also helpful and informative when in contact with me. A great team all in all. Thank you again !Current cases (examples):
- Currently acting for a former Managing Director of HSBC in a whistleblowing dismissal, detriments and unfair dismissal case including loss of bonus, LTI’s and shares.
- Currently acting for a former Managing Director of a major FX Trader in a whistleblowing dismissal, detriments and unfair dismissal case.
- Currently acting for a lawyer against her previous firm in a whistleblowing dismissal, detriments, disability discrimination and victimisation case.
- Currently acting for a wide range of other professionals in whistleblowing matters.
Recent Cases (examples, subject to settlement terms):
- Acted for a senior employee of a global financial institution based in the City in race and whistleblowing claims that settled for a value of eight years of the client’s salary.
- Acted for a trader in a global financial institution in claims of race discrimination, harassment and whistleblowing in a case that settled for a value of five years of the client’s salary.
- Acted for a senior police officer in a race and religious discrimination, and victimisation case against his force.
- Acted for many FTSE100 board directors in negotiated/managed exits.
My approach
Will's featured article

What is a Without Prejudice Conversation?
A without prejudice conversation takes place for the purposes of settling a dispute between an employer and an employee.

Understanding Whistleblowing: A Study of Employee Perspectives on Reporting Wrongdoing in the UK
Whilst the majority of workers would be keen to whistleblow if they saw wrongdoing, over half (51%) of the UK’s workforce would not feel safe disclosing to their employer if they believed the company was breaking the law.

Without Prejudice vs Protected Conversation: Key facts from top law firm
Employers tend to use the terms “without prejudice” and “protected conversation” interchangeably when making an offer to terminate an employee’s employment with a financial offer, but they are separate legal concepts.