Claimant v Armstrong Teasdale Limited (In Administration)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found a complete failure to comply with section 188 TULRCA. There was no consultation with employees, no election or attempt to elect appropriate representatives, and no written disclosure of required information before the redundancy dismissals of approximately 57 employees on 13 September 2024.
Facts
Armstrong Teasdale Limited and Armstrong Teasdale Management Limited operated a legal practice in London employing approximately 57 people. On 12 September 2024, employees were informed they would be dismissed by redundancy the following day, with one exception (Molly Ahmed) who was retained until 26 September 2024. Despite press reports in July 2024 about closure plans, no consultation took place, no employee representatives were elected, and no written information was provided as required by law.
Decision
The tribunal found a complete failure to comply with section 188 TULRCA consultation obligations. The respondents did not contest the claims and administrators confirmed non-participation. The tribunal awarded the maximum protective award of 90 days remuneration to all claimants, with recoupment regulations applying.
Practical note
Employers proposing to dismiss 20 or more employees for redundancy must consult at least 30 days in advance with appropriate representatives, and complete failure to do so will result in the maximum 90-day protective award even where the company enters administration.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2227159/2024
- Decision date
- 1 October 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- legal services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No