Max regularly appears in multi-day tribunals representing Claimants and Respondents in claims concerning all manner of discrimination, unfair dismissal, and unpaid wages. Due to the current climate, many of the disputes Max has recently been instructed on involve redundancy.

Max is happy to be involved in the early stages of proceedings to provide advice and draft pleadings. He has acted in matters in the Employment Tribunal and the EAT. He is also experienced in negotiating settlements and assisting in judicial mediation.

Notable Cases

Kownacka v Textbook Teachers Limited: representing a Claimant in claims of harassment relating to cancer. The findings of the Tribunal included comments made about early menopause and are important findings for potential menopause claims as an emerging issue. The matter attracted national media attention.

Judgment

BBC

Daily Mail

Gobbato v Intelligent Business Transfer Ltd: representing a Claimant for unfair dismissal. The Respondent argued that the Claimant’s resignation was without prejudice and/or a protected conversation and could not be considered by the Tribunal. Max successfully argued to the contrary and the Claimant was held to be unfairly dismissed.

Judgment

Thorpe v Sainsbury’s Supermarket’s Ltd: Representing the Respondent, Max successfully argued the claims were brought out of time and that it had been reasonably practicable to bring the claims earlier and it was not just and equitable to extend time.

Webinars

Max is available to present seminars, either in house or hosting by 42BR Barristers. 

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