News & Events: Louisa Simpson
Insights from the EAT – Kaler v Insights ESC Limited [2024] EAT 195
In this episode of the Civil Law Podcast, Louisa Simpson interviews Pump Court’s Head of Employment & Discrimination, Heather Platt, about her successful EAT case, Kaler v Insights ESC Limited [2024] EAT 195. Heather gives invaluable insight into disability status by reason of conditions of neurodiversity; s.15 claims and emotional dysregulation as “something arising in consequence […]
‘Emoji’ not “agreement in writing” for the purposes of unauthorised deductions from wages claim – Louisa Simpson successful in the Employment Tribunal
In August, Louisa Simpson successfully represented a GP Surgery Nurse in claims for unauthorised deductions from wages (relating to training costs), and detriment done for the sole purpose of penalising the Claimant for being a trade union member. A Rothwell v (1) Gray’s Inn Medical Group Ltd (2) Dr P Nouraei Fard The Tribunal made short […]
The Legal 500 2026
We are delighted to announce that Pump Court’s members have obtained 82 individual rankings in the Legal 500 2026, including 21 new rankings and 12 promotions this year across our key practice areas and regions. Members of Chambers are ranked in the following areas: Crime (London and Western Circuit), Ecclesiastical Law, Employment (London and Western […]
Case strategy in professional regulation for healthcare professionals
In this Episode of the Civil Law Podcast, Pump Court’s Louisa Simpson speaks with Emma Davies of Everys Solicitors about all things tactics & strategy for best outcomes, against the backdrop of professional regulation in the Healthcare sphere. Emma is an associate at Everys, prior to which she worked for 13 years at a large […]
Pump Court Chambers Annual Reading Employment Law Seminar 2025
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to invite you to their Annual Employment law seminar in Reading on Thursday 23rd October 2025 from 1.00pm – 5.00pm, which is tailored to those specialising in Employment & Discrimination law. When: 23/10/2025 Where: Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH Cost: FREE Our expert speakers will delve into […]
Louisa Simpson to speak at the annual Employment Lawyers Association Conference 2025
Pump Court is pleased to announce that Louisa Simpson will be participating in the annual Employment Lawyers Association Conference on Thursday 15th May 2025. She will be speaking in a session put together by ELA’s Junior Committee (of which she is a member) titled “Who you Gonna Call? Junior MythBusters”, alongside Chris Jones (Paul Hastings LLP), Mehran Kamranfar […]
Fergus McCombie, leading Louisa Simpson, successful in the Court of Appeal – no whistleblower protection for job applicants
P Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council (Department of Business and Trade and Protect intervening) [2025] EWCA Civ 379 On 19 and 20 February 2025 Fergus McCombie appeared in the Court of Appeal, leading Louisa Simpson, for the Isle of Wight Council. The matter concerned an appeal from the Employment Appeal Tribunal, in summary as […]
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
In this episode of the Civil Law Podcast, Louisa Simpson speaks with Kira Mountain, specialist Employment Solicitor at Trethowans, about neurodiversity in the workplace. A fitting topic, as 17-23 March 2025 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Kira and Louisa discuss some of the different conditions falling under the umbrella term ‘neurodiversity’; how and when these might […]
Pump Court Chambers Annual Employment Law Seminar – Canterbury 2025
Pump Court Chambers specialist Employment team is delighted to invite you to their Annual Employment Law Seminar in Canterbury on Thursday 13th February 2025 from 1.00pm – 5.00pm. Members of our Employment & Discrimination Law team will cover the following topics: “Don’t Leave Me This Way” – Ending partnerships, breach of contract, springboard injunctions and […]
Sexual harassment at work: the new preventative duty
Are you prepared for the change in law, coming into force tomorrow (Saturday 26 October 2024) in respect of preventing Sexual Harassment at work? Louisa Simpson has broken down the change in the new legislation, identified helpful definitions and discusses the scope of the new duty, as well as identifying the consequences of failing to […]
Annual Employment Law Seminar – Reading 2024
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to invite you to their Annual Employment law seminar in Reading on Wednesday 9th October 2024 from 1.00pm – 5.00pm, which is tailored to those specialising in Employment & Discrimination law. When: 09/10/2024 Where: Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH Cost: FREE Our expert speakers will delve into […]
Louisa Simpson appointed a member of the Employment Lawyers Association Junior Committee
Louisa Simpson has been appointed to become a member of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) Junior Committee 2024-25. She looks forward to working with and supporting junior employment lawyers, collaborating with ELA’s other committees to contribute to training, social and pastoral opportunities.
