News & Events: Employment & Discrimination
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Galilee Paradox: what’s going on in the case law on amendments in the ET?
Abstract This post summarises the current state of the authorities, and observes what appears to be an inconsistency in the case law: Galilee and Reuters and Szymoniak say that granting an amendment cannot circumvent limitation; Macfarlane and Modality assume that it can (and sometimes does). Case links appear below. Law In Galilee v The Commissioner […]
Campaigning for Change – George’s Law & The Employment Rights Bill webinar
Miscarriage affects 1 in 5 pregnancies, with 250,000 expectant mothers in the UK suffering a miscarriage every year. At present, the current UK law grants no bereavement leave before 24 weeks, treating baby loss as “sick leave”. With just over 1/3 UK businesses having supportive polices for those impacted by miscarriage, there is […]
Naomi Gyane appointed as a Deputy District Judge
We are very pleased to announce that Naomi Gyane has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge by the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales. Naomi will be sitting on the South Eastern Circuit within the civil jurisdiction and will continue to practice full-time as a barrister in Chambers, alongside her judicial sittings. Naomi […]
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 […]
Pump Court Chambers welcomes four new tenants
We are delighted that Alvaro Loxton, Edward Armitage, Hannah Tickle and Victoria Steet have all accepted offers of tenancy and will become full members of chambers on 1st October 2025, following the successful completion of their pupillages. Alvaro Loxton (2021 call) accepts instructions across Chambers’ core areas of practice, with particular experience in family, civil and […]
Join our Civil & Regulatory team
Pump Court Chambers is a top-ranked, multi-disciplinary set recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. We are home to over 120 barristers and 24 members of staff, with bases in London, Winchester, Canterbury & Swindon. The Civil & Regulatory Team has seen a significant period of growth, achieving a 16% increase in billed work […]
In memoriam David Barber
It is with much sadness that Pump Court reports the death of our former Senior Clerk, David Barber, who passed away last weekend “Big Dave”, as he was affectionately known, was Pump Court’s Senior Clerk for 20 years, although he served as First Junior under Paul Harding for many years before being promoted. David was […]
Pump Court retains its ISO accreditation for seventh year
Following a successful audit process, Pump Court Chambers has retained its ISO accreditation (ISO 9001:2015) for another year with no issues raised. ISO is a globally recognised standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). It is the most widely used QMS standard in the world, with over 1.1 million certificates issued in 178 countries. The 2015 […]
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 […]
