Gareth acts for both employers and employees in all aspects of employment work, frequently appearing in the ET and EAT. Particular clients include NHS Trusts, public authorities including School Boards and practising solicitors.

He also provides an advisory service, recent examples include drafting settlement agreements, advising as to occupational pension schemes and rights under public sector final salary schemes as well as offering investigatory services as an accredited investigator.

Unfair and wrongful dismissal

–          Automatic unfair dismissal claims under TULCRA, including recent claims regarding health and safety during Covid 19;

–          5 day CVP hearing concerning unfair procedures for redundancy and allegations of bad faith

–          constructive dismissal complaints arising out of alleged breaches of the implied duty of mutual trust and confidence

–          7 day unfair and wrongful dismissal claims; multiple Claimants; allegations of Union-related reasons for dismissal;

–          Wrongful dismissal action against the State; obtaining disclosure and costs orders

Discrimination

–          Indirect age and sex discrimination; 4-day hearing; complex arguments on termination of employment post Geys

–          Negotiated settlement following allegations of sexual harassment, resulting in termination of accused perpetrator.

–          Successful defence of direct race discrimination and harassment by nurse against NHS;

–          Settlement of disability discrimination claim on behalf of employee who consumed illicit drugs during work;

Jurisdiction

–          PH regarding power of Tribunal to determine breach of contract claims;

–          Acting successfully for employee to ‘set aside’ settlement agreement entered into on her behalf

Whistleblowing

–          Defence of whistleblowing claims brought by nurse at care home;

–          Acting for claimant in claim involving care home staff subject to BBC panorama investigation and reports of abuse;

TUPE

–          Acting for Respondent/transferee successfully in multi-party action alleging group dismissal post TUPE

Pensions

–          Advising ex-public employee/Union regarding pension rights post transfer to private sector

Restrictive Covenants

–          Successful pursuit of multi-million pound action against ex-employees for national transport employer

Strong experience with a variety of clinical negligence claims.

Acting for both Claimants and Defendants (in particular hospital trusts), Gareth has advised and acted in claims concerning substandard care, misdiagnoses, surgical errors and consent.

Recent examples include:

Misdiagnosis/Failed diagnosis

–          Successful settlement for misdiagnosis of IPJ injury, causing loss of earnings claim

–          +£50k settlement for failure to monitor glaucoma

–          Acting for Claimant who suffered undiagnosed SAH, causing lifelong neurological damage and consequent needs for improved accommodation and care

–          Acting for family of deceased, following missed pulmonary thromboembolism

Mistreatment

–          Acting for claimant in negligent administration of iron infusion

–          Successful settlement following

–          Acting in negligent observation of ectopic pregnancy, leading to infertility

–          Successful settlement following negligent treatment of ear trauma, causing lifetime care

Gareth has acted in all areas of personal injury and fatal accidents, including multi-party actions, fraud, products liability and catastrophic injuries.

He has particular experience arguing costs and case management hearings.

Gareth has appeared before coroners on numerous occasions.

Gareth is part of the Investigations team. He has undertaken workplace investigations into allegations of misconduct and is keen to develop his practice in this area. He is happy to accept instructions regarding internal workplace investigations, disciplinary procedures and grievances.

Chambers and Partners (2025) - Employment (Band 3) - "Gareth has a great ability to get to the heart of things. He gets it done." "Gareth is very responsive and easy to work with. He always does a great job and has a very good level of expertise." "I find Gareth’s expertise and approach impressive. He is approachable and client-friendly, reactive to fast-moving developments and able to grasp the technically complex aspects of a case."

Legal 500 (2025) - Employment (Tier 3) - "Gareth is very approachable and a reassuring presence in hearings. An intellectually able advocate with an analytical approach."

Chambers and Partners (2024) - Employment (Band 3) - "Gareth consistently delivers a high level of service and has a fantastic manner when dealing with clients. Gareth is very sharp and quick at grasping the legal issues, and presents the issues of the case with ease."

Legal 500 (2024) - Employment (Tier 3) - "Gareth is an excellent advocate." "His advocacy is clear, measured and effective - a joy to observe."

Legal 500 (2023) - Employment (Tier 3) -  "An excellent junior."

Legal 500 (2022) - Employment (Tier 3) - "Gareth takes a very pragmatic approach to cases. He is personable and down to earth with clients."

Legal 500 (2021) - Employment (Tier 3) -  "Clear and concise. Excellent communication especially with clients explaining the economics vs litigation risk."

PIBA, ELA, ILS, ELBA

Employment 

• Whistleblowing claim; 5 days; acting for Respondent; health and safety disclosures against background of a hostile work environment;
• Disability discrimination; acting for Respondent Local Authority; teacher dismissed on ill-health grounds; issues of privilege going to communication with Union;
• Unfair dismissal; acting for Claimant; dismissal for conduct arising out of use of medicinal cannabis;
• 7 day unfair and wrongful dismissal claims; multiple Claimants; allegations of Union-related reasons for dismissal;
• 5 day disability discrimination acting for a Hospital Trust; involving NMC investigation and systemic review of nursing practices; restricted reporting order issues;
• 5 day sex harassment claim; acting for Respondent; historic allegations with jurisdictional arguments;
• EAT; Employee classification appeal, post-Van Winkelhof;
• High Court applications for reinstatement of companies and cross-border enforcement;
• Indirect age and sex discrimination; 4-day hearing; complex arguments on termination of employment post-Geys.
• Defence of breach of restraint of trade/post-employment terms in multi-million pound action brought by ex-employer;
• Wrongful dismissal action against the State; obtaining disclosure and costs orders;
• Negotiated settlement following allegations of sexual harassment, resulting in termination of accused perpetrator.

Clinical Negligence

• Settlement for 10-year old following failure to diagnose appendicitis, leading to lifelong fertility issues
• Negotiating settlement on behalf of child following aspiration of food and failure to diagnose. Left lung collapse and infection, leading to invasive surgery.
• Acting for Claimant following negligent division of tendons in hand, resulting in permanent symptoms and adverse effect on day-to-day activities. Settlement reached following service of Particulars of Claim.
• Acting for GP practice following alleged negligent failure to diagnose fractures in the foot and consequential need for podiatry input. Involved in drafting Defences, Part 18 requests and agendas for expert discussions.
• Advising on settlement for patient whose breast cancer was missed, leading to delayed surgical intervention, metastasis and consequential psychological injury. The Claimant worked for Defendant Trust and resigned, raising employment issues following her resignation. Settlement had to factor in the Claimant’s lost NHS pension due to her resignation.
• Advising in pre-action, without prejudice discussions with a GP practice following over prescription of opiates.
• Acting for Claimant in million-pound claim for failure to diagnose infection in knee, leading to complications and the need for below-knee amputation. Drafting Particulars of Claim and Schedule of Loss.
• Settlement of claim arising from misdiagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy, leading to trauma within the uterus and fallopian tubes, with consequential harm to future risks of fertility.

Gareth is a visiting Lecturer at BPP University

LLB, LLM