Claimant v Hatten Wyatt Solicitors & Advocates
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over two days and concluded that the dismissal was fair. The judgment states the unfair dismissal claim is not well-founded, meaning the respondent satisfied the tribunal that the dismissal was for a fair reason and was carried out fairly.
Facts
Ms Lomas brought an unfair dismissal claim against her former employer, Hatten Wyatt Solicitors & Advocates, a legal services firm. The case proceeded to a two-day full merits hearing via video. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by an unregistered barrister. Reasons for the judgment were given orally at the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it was not well-founded. After hearing evidence over two days, Employment Judge Robinson concluded in the respondent's favour.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant bringing an unfair dismissal claim against a law firm employer was unsuccessful at a full merits hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 6008244/2024
- Decision date
- 13 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- legal services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No