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Bates Wells

Employment: Employee & Trade Union

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Bates Wells

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Employment: Employee & Trade Union - London (Firms)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Bates Wells is an expert claimant firm with experience working on cases up to the Supreme Court. The firm is especially noted for its work for clients in the gig economy, and the team boasts high-profile successes litigating worker status claims. It is also experienced in cases involving discrimination and whistle-blowing.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bates Wells continued to act for Pa Manjang in his case against Uber examining the potentially discriminatory effect of artificial intelligence.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Jennings
    Paul Jennings

    Paul Jennings

    Paul Jennings is a partner at Bates Wells who is well reputed for his advice to clients on worker status and collective employment matters. He has notable experience acting for individuals in the gig economy.
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