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1 Employment

2 The barristers at No5 are very easy to work with, well prepared, their advice is usually spot on Chambers & Partners Employer - Discrimination A firm of landscape architects found themselves being aggressively sued by a former long-standing employee who launched a series of chaotically presented complaints that her employer had trampled on her maternity rights and failed to honour promises as to post maternity flexible working arrangements. The employer had been recorded covertly at a series of meetings when these issues had been discussed. Confidential information had gone missing at the time of the employee s resignation. Through the interlocutory process we imposed a structure on the claims being presented, obtained a strike out of some claims and narrowed the issues on the remainder. We obtained undertakings in respect of the confidential information. We successfully represented the firm at the final hearing and obtained a four-figure costs award against the individual as a contribution to the firm s legal costs. Employee - Contract John worked for a company selling immigration services. He was dismissed from his employment on charges of gross misconduct after he had sought to enforce his entitlement to commission due under a poorly worded contract and commission scheme. The employer claimed no bonus was owing as variously, John was (a) a bad leaver having been dismissed (b) had unlawfully forced business through (c) was not employed at the date of payment of bonus and (d) had been overpaid in commission in any event. We successfully represented John in proceedings before the Employment Tribunal recovering all outstanding commission payments and defeating the employer s counter-claim.

3 No5 Chambers is noted for its depth of expertise in the field An efficient and well-organised clerking team further adds to the set's lustre. Chambers & Partners The Employment Group offers the full range of advisory and advocacy services in all court and tribunals in England, Scotland and Wales, as well as representation in Jersey and other European jurisdictions. Members of the group are acknowledged as leaders in Employment Law by major legal directories such as Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. Instructions are accepted from solicitors, legal advisors and investors, HR professionals and individuals by Direct Access. Employment is an increasingly regulated area operating in a changeable environment. We provide our clients with straightforward, upfront solutions to their legal problems. We will talk you through your options and provide cost-efficient fee estimates for all clients whether you are a solicitor or instructing us direct. We believe in the pursuit of excellence and will work in close co-operation with you to achieve workable commercial solutions. Here are some of the industry sectors we specialise in providing advice and representation to: Aviation Banking Central and local government Charities Education Engineering Healthcare IT Leisure Manufacturing Police Retail Sports Technology Travel

4 No5 Chambers very strong employment team is well regarded by large employers. Legal 500 Legal Updates Blogs: We write regular blog articles to keep you up to date on the latest key issues in employment law. Events: We hold a number of seminars and client events throughout the year. You can meet members of our employment team and keep up to date with changes in employment legislation. Training: If your firm has sufficient interest in a topic we are happy to deliver a talk at your offices. A very worthwhile & valuable seminar thank you! Well planned, well presented & well run. See you again next year. A nice mix of interaction chalk & talk. For more information on No5 s employment expertise or to contact us about an employment law issue, please visit or employment@no5.com

5 No5 Chambers is a set on a national scale. Chambers & Partners No5 Chambers No5 Chambers is a successful and approachable barristers chambers committed to working in partnership with clients to deliver the highest standards of expert legal advice, advocacy and dispute resolution. With offices throughout the UK we are able to deliver a quality service locally and nationally. Many No5 Members are leaders at The Bar, listed in the major legal directories as experts in their field.

6 Employment Group Practice Director Tony McDaid Senior Practice Manager James Parks Practice Manager Martin Ellis Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Birmingham Fountain Court, Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6DR DX Fountain Court Birmingham London Greenwood House, 4-7 Salisbury Court London EC4Y 8AA DX 449 London Chancery Lane Bristol 38 Queen Square, Bristol BS1 4QS DX 7838 Bristol East Midlands 5 Museum Square, Leicester LE1 6UF DX Leicester 2 No5 Chambers provides services on an equal opportunity basis