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Mr Francis Mortin
Work Department
Employment Law
Position
Francis Mortin is an employment specialist who was ranked as a “Rising Star” in the 2024 Legal 500 on both the North East and Midlands circuits. Having transferred to the Bar from a successful employment practice at leading international law firm Addleshaw Goddard LLP, Francis brings a far greater wealth of experience to his clients than his recent call year may suggest.
An all-rounder in the employment arena, Francis acts in equal measure for both claimants and respondents/defendants in the Employment Tribunal and beyond. He has substantial experience in high-value, high stakes issues, including: acting for parties in discrimination and whistleblowing cases with valuations in excess of £250,000; advising on strategic collective consultation processes; and advising on urgent interlocutory matters in the Employment Tribunal and High Court.
An active part of Francis’ practice involves dealing with issues at the complex interface of employment and civil or commercial law including: restrictive covenants; urgent mandatory and prohibitory interlocutory injunctions; director (often senior and high-profile) exits; and circumstances where key or valuable corporate information is alleged to have been stolen.
Memberships
Employment Law Association
Employment Law Bar Association
Industrial Law Society
Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator – ADR Group
Midland Circuit
Education
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > North Eastern Circuit > Employment
(Rising stars)Ranked: Tier 1Francis Mortin – St Philips Chambers ‘Francis is an impressive advocate. His technical knowledge is top tier, his communication throughout matters is very good, and he is especially good with witnesses due to his friendly and confident manner.’
Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Employment
(Rising stars)Ranked: Tier 1Francis Mortin – St Philips Chambers ‘Francis is a great advocate. He is particularly great with lay clients, simplifying legal jargon and helping to put them at ease. He is also very efficient and responsive.’
St Philips Chambers boasts a reputation for offering ‘strength in depth‘ when it comes to employment law barristers, fielding a sizeable team that regularly acts for large private employers, public sectors clients such as NHS trusts and local authorities, and individuals. Edmund Beever, head of the employment group at chambers and part-time employment judge, offers broad expertise covering dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing cases. Sophie Garner was recently instructed by the claimant, a part-time senior manager allegedly denied a pay rise on the grounds that her husband earned sufficiently enough to provide for the household, in high-profile discrimination case Jiang v James Durrans Sheffield Ltd. Francis Mortin represents both claimants and respondents in worker status, discrimination, and whistleblowing claims. He is noted by clients for his advocacy and client care skills. Alexander Rozycki recently represented the claimant in D’Arcy v Rugby School and Govorusa – the housemistress bringing numerous claims against the school, including for whistleblowing detriment, disability discrimination, and victimisation, after she was suspended after allegations she acted inappropriately with students.