Helen Bell

Helen specialises in claims at the interface between personal injury and employment law, including claims for bullying and harassment, occupational stress and disability discrimination, acting primarily for Defendants/Respondents. She has particular expertise in claims for psychiatric injury consequent upon sexual harassment/assault. She is an experienced and effective advocate and negotiator and is highly regarded for her ability to apply her first-class legal knowledge to high value cases involving complex issues of law, fact or expert evidence. Her hard working, personable approach and ability to give clear, commercial and pragmatic advice ensures she is consistently sought after.

Recent cases: (1) acting for Defendant investment company in respect of High Court claim for damages for psychiatric injury arising out of alleged bullying and harassment in the course of employment (2) acting for Defendant charity in relation to High Court claim for damages for psychiatric injury arising out of alleged negligent failure to protect against harassment by third parties (3) acted for Respondent union in successful defence of a complex claim for discrimination and whistleblowing following the Claimant’s refusal to undertake the duties of her role (4) acted for Respondent school in successful defence of sensitive claim for direct race discrimination and victimisation arising out of an ongoing employment relationship and against the background of previous proceedings.

MA Oxon, Jurisprudence, First Class, Wadham College Oxford. Middle Temple Major Scholarship 2002. Called 2002. 2TG tenant since 2003. Treasury Panel Counsel 2008-14. Deputy District Judge 2020.