Unions Unison appoints Nicholas Toms as new director of legal services Veteran Doughty Street employment barrister joins union after two high-profile departures Image credit: Unison Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Thursday 05 November 2026 Britain’s largest trade union has appointed employment barrister Nicholas Toms as its new dire Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Unions Pushing the boundaries of employment law Unions Unison to appeal decision allowing workers to be disciplined for striking Unions UK tribunal closes “loophole” allowing employers to discipline unionised workers Disputes Part-year workers entitled to full-year holiday pay, Supreme Court rules