Claimant v Systra Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed by the respondent. Reasons for the judgment were given orally at the hearing. The remedy stage has been adjourned to allow the parties an opportunity to agree compensation or for further tribunal determination.
Facts
Mr Bray-Menezes brought a claim of unfair dismissal against his former employer Systra Limited. The hearing was conducted remotely by CVP video conferencing at Leeds Employment Tribunal on 27 November 2025. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel Mr L Nacif.
Decision
Employment Judge Lancaster found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed. The tribunal gave oral reasons at the hearing but did not provide written reasons in the judgment. The remedy stage was adjourned to allow the parties to attempt to agree compensation or for further determination if necessary.
Practical note
This case demonstrates a successful unfair dismissal claim by an unrepresented claimant against a represented corporate respondent, with remedy to be determined at a later hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 6002518/2025
- Decision date
- 27 November 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Systra Limited
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No