NOTABLE CASES

Hibbins v Hestors Way Neighbourhood Project: [2009] IRLR 198 EAT
Acted for the Respondent in an appeal concerning whether protection was afforded under the ‘whistle-blowing legislation’ for disclosures that do not reveal any “wrongdoing” or “failure” by the employer or person for whom the employer is responsible.

Wilcox v Birmingham CAB Services Ltd EAT [2011] All ER (D) 73 (Aug), [2011] EqLR 810
Successfully represented the Respondent in the EAT. The appeal was focused upon when the duty to make reasonable adjustments arises and the level of knowledge required by an employer for the duty to arise. The law was clarified in relation to Eastern and Coastal Kent PCT v Grey and Secretary or State for Work and Pensions v Alam.

Kirby v Quality Electrical Supplies and Technology Limited and Other
Represented the Claimant in a successful claim for discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and constructive unfair dismissal. Following a 12 day hearing, the Claimant was awarded damages for injury to feelings within the upper Vento / DaBell bracket, substantial aggravated damages and a compensatory award.

Collier v Aurora Group Ltd
Acted for the Claimant in successful claim for unfair dismissal in high profile case attracting ‘front page’ coverage in national media.

Pointing v Islington Central Medical Centre
Successfully represented the Claimant in 10 day claim for constructive unfair dismissal.

Lee-Dwyer v City Islington College
Successfully represented the Respondent in a 5 day hearing for disability related discrimination and failure to make reasonable adjustments.

Ashman v Sainsburys Plc
Represented Sainsbury’s in a redundancy claim by a former employee who also alleged unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. Following a 5 day hearing the Claimant was awarded a nil compensatory award. Successfully resisted the Claimant’s appeal on ground of perversity in the EAT