Tim Sheppard is a leading practitioner in employment and discrimination law, who has over 25 years’ experience in the field.
Tim is a speacilist employment and discrimination barrister.
He has a truly national practice and regularly appears in person and virtually in the Employment Tribunal, the EAT, the High Court and he is iinstructed to undertake work in the Court of appeal as well. Tim works for respondents and claimants. He is regularly instructed by large organisations including the NHS, universities, charities and mutli-national companies, in multi-day, complex employment disputes. Tim has been consistently ranked in the legal directories for over 10 years.
Tim also undertakes work as an investigator in whistleblowing and internal disciplinary and grievance proceedings.
Tim is a regular public speaker, appearing at No5 and other events, including master-classes and webinars. Has appeared on TV and radio.
Instructed by the Respondsent in a case which provided guidance on the approach to be taken where a claimant is not a worker but alleges that he should be given protection under the whistleblowing legislation pursuant to Article 14 of the ECHR read with Article 10.
An important case on the meaning of “related to” a protected characteristic in claims of harassment.
Represented the Respondent in successfully resisting the employer’s appeal against the decision that advice by non-legal advisers was not covered by legal advice privilege.
Successfully defended the Trust up to and at the Court of Appeal, in its defence of a claim of a failure to make reasonable adjustments. A high-profile disability discrimination claim that centred on whether a PCP had been imposed.
Important case on the correct approach to without prejudice discussions and section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Successful in appeal against decision of the ET in relation to the approach to section 15 of the Equality Act 2010. Regularly cited as a major authority on the correct approach to section 15 claims.
Tim was originally instructed to represent The British Psychological Society at a Preliminary Hearing to determine whether Dr MacLennan, a charity trustee, was a ‘worker’…
With close to a twenty point lead in many opinion polls, the prospect of a Labour government is very real. It is, therefore, a good…
"Tim is an intellectual and has a sharp mind with an approachable manner. He is quick in turning around work. He is an excellent cross-examiner and very thorough."
"Personable with clients and doesn’t blind them with the law – speedy responses and an excellent advocate in hearing, virtually and in person."
"Tim is calm, collected and patient. He is able to identify the key legal issues and make succinct and persuasive submissions." "He has a real way of digging into complex matters and making them seem really simple. He immediately gets to the heart of what the case is about, where the problems might be and how to deal with them."
"He is able to immediately get to the heart of the matter and the client’s concerns. He is technically fantastic, and it seems as though he is never fazed no matter how complex the matter or how challenging the opponent."
"He is agile and quick-thinking." "An excellent advocate and a pleasure to work with. He has vast experience with public sector clients which he draws on for each matter we work on. He is detailed and always knows the papers inside and out." "He delivers arguments with an air of politeness and decorum that brings around both judges and the opposition."
Tim was originally instructed to represent The British Psychological Society at a Preliminary Hearing to determine whether Dr MacLennan, a charity trustee, was a ‘worker’…
With close to a twenty point lead in many opinion polls, the prospect of a Labour government is very real. It is, therefore, a good…
