Our client was employed as a retail assistant by a large retail store in Central London. She was dismissed on the grounds of her perceived poor performance after various disciplinary meetings that coincided with her period of fasting for religious observance.

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We bought claims of race discrimination and unfair dismissal and our client obtained a monetary sum and a reference for future employers. Her feedback is below:

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“When I thought I had hit a brick wall and wouldn't find anyone who would be willing to represent me no win no fee; Atkinson Rose LLP came through in time and took my case on. 

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Real people who we see everyday in our lives my not have the money to hire a solicitor to represent them but my experience with Atkinson Rose LLP has given me hope and affirmation that there is always someone out there who is willing to help and support you."

Our client worked in a small take away shop in Leeds. She was harassed and then dismissed when new owners took over the shop and we bought a claim for an automatically unfair TUPE dismissal. The claim went to a tribunal hearing and our client was awarded a large sum of money (approximately one year’s salary) along with her tribunal fees. We also argued that it was unfair for our client to have had to pay legal costs to bring the claims and the tribunal agreed and also awarded her an award for our legal fees. Her feedback is below:

 

“Excellent. I could not have asked for anybody better to help me. I would recommend this firm. Worth every penny. Eirwen was impressive as was Amit. I can’t say thank you enough.”

Our client was employed in central London as a general manager for a nationwide restaurant chain and was responsible for overseeing other members of staff. He was used as a scapegoat following an incident and then dismissed on the ground of gross misconduct. A negative reference would have precluded him from working within the catering industry again. We bought a claim for unfair dismissal and our client obtained a sum of money along with an agreed reference where the employers agreed not to mention the dismissal to future employers. Our client’s feedback is below:

 

“Atkinson Rose led by Amit Patel took on my complex case on and did a great job with the process from beginning to end with a great outcome. I strongly recommend Atkinson Rose to anyone who has an employment case. Once again, a big thank you for your help.”     

Our client was employed as a teacher and made redundant purportedly on the basis of her qualifications. She initially bought the claim herself and acted in person as she could not find a firm to assist. We took the case over, reformulated it, and won at the final hearing. We believed that many of the representations made were false and so conducted our own research and contacted parties unconnected to the proceedings for evidence to support this. The trial judge shared our view, allowed our extra evidence to be admitted, and the case has been reported on the employment tribunal website.

 

“When Amit stepped in and agreed to represent me at the Employment Tribunal I was ill, depressed, and had lost had lost both my self- esteem and confidence as a result of the treatment I was subjected to by my ex-employer. Amit had brought my case to an absolute victory on both, financial and moral grounds. Amit and his team worked incredibly hard and, when needed, almost around the clock on the faultless and strong presentation of my claim for unfair dismissal, which resulted in winning my complicated case. He approached my matters with understanding and sensitivity to my situation and came up with a feasible payment plan . Amit demonstrated great negotiating skills, while expertly strengthening my case with a mitigation statement and bundle before the remedy hearing and achieved a settlement beyond my expectations. Winning this case has given me a new lease of professional life, imbued with a wonderful feeling of justice being served. My voice has been heard. I feel very grateful to Amit and his team"