Darren is often instructed by clients who have large-scale EMEA matters that need managing, as well as regularly covering Australia and New Zealand. Recent projects he has worked on include international M&A transactions, multi-country document reviews and cross-border litigation. Additionally, Darren manages a domestic UK practice which includes advising local UK clients on all their day-to-day HR needs, as well as defending high-value employment tribunal litigation.
Darren is recognised as a leading practitioner by the Legal 500 (2025) and was awarded the International Law Office Client Choice Award for leading UK Counsel. He was also listed in Who’s Who Legal (2023) as a leading labour and employment lawyer and recognised in the International Employment Lawyer’s IEL Elite (2025) guide.
Darren is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and IAPP (the Institute of Advanced Privacy Professionals) and has practiced in Australia, Hong Kong and the UK.
“Darren Isaacs is one in a million. He has an in depth knowledge of his subject and his approach is always constructive, knowledgeable and compassionate. Every instruction we give will have an impact on an individual’s life after all.”
Legal 500, 2024
“Darren Isaacs goes above and beyond the call of duty; he’s proactive, and shows real value add to clients.”
IEL Elite, 2025