Our client was employed by a butcher in Central London and was dismissed following allegations of theft. We identified various deficiencies in the dismissal process and advised our client to reject the offers made. We convinced the employer not to continue to defend the claim and the matter proceeded to a remedy hearing where our client was successful in obtaining a very large sum, including an ACAS uplift, to reflect the procedural flaws we had identified.

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“Great service throughout the case.”

Our client worked for an independent school in Surrey and raised grievances against other employees due to bullying and comments made in relation to his race and religion. His employers failed to properly investigate the complaints and rejected these grievances. 

Our client did not wish to resign in order to bring a claim due to the uncertainty of finding a new job in the current economic climate so we therefore bought a claim whilst he remained in employment and advised on the best way of submitting new grievances. 

The matter eventually settled for a sum amounting to slightly under a year's salary without the need for a final tribunal hearing.

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"I had a lot of support and guidance from the firm which was essential to winning my employment case. It made me feel  more confident knowing  that I was not alone but had people backing me up which made me more determined to fight my ground."

Our client was employed by an estate agent business in West London for under two years and was belittled and subjected to discriminatory comments based on her race. Her employers made a veiled threat of dismissal after she raised a grievance and so she took the decision to resign.

We bought claims for harassment, discrimination and victimisation not only against the company but also against the individuals who made the discriminatory remarks. The claim settled on favourable terms to our client which included substantial payment and an agreed reference. This is despite her not having been employed for at least two years (and therefore unable to bring a conventional constructive dismissal claim). Our client also walked into a new job and did not suffer much financial loss. Her feedback is as follows: 

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"Amit has given my case consistency from start to finish, he kept me updated at all times and if he didn't call, he would always email. Overall, I would recommend him and his team to anybody that I may come across who may need a lawyer to represent them. They are a team of nothing but excellence and I feel thankful that because of them my case was settled out of court with a great settlement offer."

Our client worked without a contract of employment for a small spa and following her return from maternity leave, was advised that her role was no longer available. We bought claims for unfair dismissal and pregnancy and maternity discrimination and achieved a very favourable outcome without having to have a final tribunal hearing.

 

“Thank you to Amit for his knowledge and expertise. He explains everything so clearly. Very professional and efficient.”

Our client worked for a large media firm in London and upon her return from maternity leave she reduced her hours from full time to part time. As time progressed she performed work at a senior level despite her job title not officially changing to reflect this. A redundancy process was carried out which included our client and we contacted her employers before this completed. We put forward that our client would not have been pooled with the less senior workers had she not gone on maternity leave and therefore this was discriminatory and rendered the entire process unfair. 

We entered into negotiations with the employers whilst our client remained employed and she eventually entered into a settlement agreement which included a large five figure sum which was significantly more than initially offered. The matter was dealt with amicably, it included a very good future reference and our client was not required to attend any of the stressful redundancy consultation meetings.  Her feedback is below: 

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"As soon as I had Mr Patel of Atkinson Rose by my side, I felt that I was in safe hands and able to deal with a very unpleasant situation. He was always calm, measured, supportive and reactive, helping bring the situation to a positive and amicable close. Thank you!"
  

Our client worked as a PA and was subjected to a campaign of sexual harassment and advances by her male manager. This included him asking her to attend weekend trips abroad and strip clubs. He also bought her a dress and asked for her to send him pictures of her in it.

 

After our our client made it clear that she was not interested in him, the manager treated her differently, to include changing her job role, which eventually led to her dismissal on the ground of redundancy. 

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We bought claims for sex discrimination and harassment, arguing that the redundancy was a fraudulent process and that our client had been victimised for turning down the advances. The matter settled for a large sum without the need for any tribunal hearing. Our client also received a reference for future employers and her feedback is below:

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“I have had a great experience in settling my case with both Amit and Emma. I could not thank them enough for the professional and caring service at all times, even out of hours!

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When I was looking for help, this was my third phone call with a solicitor when needing advice on my matter. When speaking to Amit he made me feel confident in progressing the matter- did not judge the situation at all.”​

Our client was a Muslim female working for a Nursery in South East England and was subjected to various discriminatory comments and actions directed towards her religion. She eventually resigned after finding a new role but was then dismissed during her notice period as an act of retaliation. A dismissal for gross misconduct in this field would have precluded her from being able to work with children again in the future.  

We bought claims for discrimination along with both constructive and unfair dismissal and our client obtained a sum of money (despite suffering minimal losses having walked into a new job) and a reference for future employers which did not make any mention of the dismissal.   Her comments are below:

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"The advice I received from Mr Patel and his team was very professional from beginning to end. Mr Patel was efficient and offered me quality advice at each step of the process.  I never had to keep chasing him as he kept me updated by email or phone."

Our client was employed as a restaurant manager for a fast food chain. Her manager bullied and harassed her and raised unnecessary complaints about her punctuality and performance at work. Our client eventually resigned due to this behaviour and we claimed constructive dismissal. Our client obtained a monetary sum along with an agreed reference that would not mention any of the unwarranted performance issues to future prospective employers. The feedback is as follows:

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“I found Amit to be very thorough and conscientious in dealing with my case. I was guided every step of the way in a very professional manner. He put a lot of time and effort into helping me with drafting statements and considering what my options were as the case progressed. I really appreciate what he did for me and wouldn’t have received the positive outcome I did without his help. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending or using his services again.”

Our client was employed by a large financial institution and as was the subject of various allegations which she strongly contested. Her employers commenced an unfair disciplinary process which she felt was one-sided and so resigned prior to it being completed. We bought a claim for constructive dismissal and the matter was settled on favourable terms including a reference which secured our client future employment which may not have been the case had she been dismissed. Our client said of our firm:

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"Atkinson Rose LLP is reliable, affordable and efficient. I have been very pleased with the  work they undertook on my behalf."

Our client was a self-employed personal assistant to a businessman in central London. He made inappropriate and sexually charged remarks to her and our client resigned without notice. We bought claims for sex harassment, sex discrimination and loss of wages. Our client obtained a large monetary sum and referred other people to our firm Her feedback is below:

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“Received a brilliant service from Atkinson Rose LLP, had a great experience as a client with Mr Amit Patel. Over all this law firm is highly recommended. “   

Our client was offered a settlement agreement by his employers and required it signed and completed on the same day which also coincided with the tube strikes. We agreed to cap our fees to the amount his employers were prepared to pay and dealt with the matter swiftly and at a convenient location. His feedback is below:

 

“I loved the fact that you were extremely flexible for my last minute request. I needed assistance and wanted to resolve everything on the same day that I contacted you. Even with the tube strike starting, we found a time and place to meet up and to cover my request.

Very pleasant conversation and very clear understanding and explanation of the documents that we went through. Thanks!”

Our client was employed by a large company in central London. His employers ignored his complaints about his workload and he eventually had fits at work because of it. Our client resigned and we bought claims for disability discrimination and constructive dismissal. He obtained a monetary sum and agreed reference and his comments were that our firm was

 

“Very Understanding.”