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Employment - Western (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The Winchester-based employment barristers at Pump Court Chambers have achieved great success in gaining notable claimant and respondent-side instructions, appearing in cases relating to disability, victimisation, whistle-blowing detriment and other issues. Among the chambers' prominent clients are police forces, local authorities and educational establishments. Members successfully represented the respondent in Roche v University of Southampton, a multifaceted unfair dismissal and discrimination matter. One interviewee comments: "They are good technical experts who hold their own against other reputable Chambers."

The senior clerk is Tony Atkins.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Tim Dracass
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Band 1

Tim Dracass is an experienced employment tribunal and civil court advocate who focuses particularly on respondent work but does at times act for claimants. He handles a variety of employment cases, including those relating to unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, whistle-blowing, equal pay and breach of contract. He is experienced in complex and multi-day tribunal proceedings.

Tim handles complex detailed cases and identifies the issues very quickly.

A highly skilled lawyer, both in terms of the law, understanding client needs and navigating tribunal litigation.

Heather Platt
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Heather Platt
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Band 2

Heather Platt represents a variety of clients in employment matters, including multinational corporations, public bodies and individuals. She is sought after for her experience in disability discrimination, whistle-blowing, unfair dismissal and TUPE. She has particular experience of working with clients in the education sector.

Clients really like her and she creates a rapport with the clients very quickly.

Heather is great with complex cases.

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Daniella Gilbert
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Band 3

Daniella Gilbert focuses her practice on employment and commercial litigation and has notable experience representing clients in complex cases involving discrimination, whistle-blowing and misuse of confidential information. She has handled such cases before the Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal.

Daniella is a talented advocate - she absorbs information quickly and leaves you as an instructing solicitor feeling like your case is in safe hands.

An astute and talented advocate with an excellent ability to think on her feet and present sophisticated and compelling legal arguments.

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Naomi Gyane
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Band 3

Naomi Gyane has a multifaceted employment practice, with experience advising SMEs and multinational corporates on claims for discrimination and unfair dismissal, whistle-blower cases and TUPE transfer disputes.

The guidance provided by Ms Gyane is always pragmatic, precise and easy to implement. Her ability to offer clear and concise advice makes her an invaluable asset to our team.

An all-round excellent advocate who is responsive, technically proficient and a joy to work with.

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Western (Bar)

Employment

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Tim Dracass
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Band 1
Heather Platt
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Heather Platt
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Band 2
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Daniella Gilbert
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Band 3
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Naomi Gyane
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