Bates Wells' team is best known for supporting charities in tribunal litigation, board level crises and workforce challenges. At the helm of the practice, Paul Jennings stands out for his work in disputes involving allegations of unfair dismissal and whistleblowing. Lucy McLynn has a strong focus on discrimination claims, and Paul Seath is geared to support on senior exits. Rachel Mathieson is a key contact for investigations.
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Key clients
- Imperial War Museum
- Trinity College London
- Royal College of Nursing
- Internet Watch Foundation
- Citizens Advice (National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux)
- Alan Turing Institute
- LifeArc
- Christian Aid
- The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Advertising Standards Agency
Work highlights
Advising the Alan Turing Institute – the UK's national institute for data science and artificial intelligence – on a significant restructuring/realignment of its activities.
Advised the client on legal and practical issues around engaging volunteers with lived experience.
Supported Trinity College London in the defence of a claim which included determining the employment status of the Claimant and successfully defending an appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal and a further reconsideration application and hearing on the same issue.
Practice head
Paul Jennings
Other key lawyers
Lucy McLynn; Paul Seath; Rachel Mathieson