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Provided by Melanie Tether
All aspects of employment law, both individual and collective. Melanie is a tenacious advocate and is known for her ability to master challenging briefs.
She is regularly instructed in heavyweight discrimination and whistleblowing claims and has appeared in a number of landmark cases, including several references to the Court of Justice of the European Union. She is a leading expert on the Transfer of Undertaking Regulations and on collective redundancies.
Melanie has appeared in many reported cases. Recent examples include: R (on the application of ASLEF and others) v Secretary of State for Trade and Business [2023] IRLR 823; Uber BV and others v Aslam and others [2021] ICR 657; Nicholls v London Borough of Croydon [2019] ICR 542; Griffiths v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2017] ICR 160; Cavanagh v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2016] ICR 826; Arch Initiatives v Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust [2016] ICR 607; and Mustafa v Trek Highways Services Ltd [2016] 2 CMLR 45.
Called to the Bar 1995. Previously a partner in Norton Rose.
ELA, ELBA, former Chair and current Vice President of ILS.
Provided by Chambers
Melanie Tether regularly assists clients with complex disability discrimination cases and equal pay disputes. She also has considerable experience in TUPE matters and has tackled a number of leading cases in the field.
Provided by Chambers
Melanie is absolutely excellent in advocacy.
Melanie is extremely conscientious and thorough.
Melanie is amongst the best non-silk employment barristers in the business.
Melanie is absolutely excellent in advocacy.
Melanie is extremely conscientious and thorough.
Melanie is amongst the best non-silk employment barristers in the business.
