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Francis Mortin

Francis Mortin

St Philips Chambers, West Midlands

Work Department

Employment Law

Position

Francis Mortin is an employment specialist who was ranked as a “Rising Star” in the 2024 Legal 500 on both the North East and Midlands circuits. Having transferred to the Bar from a successful employment practice at leading international law firm Addleshaw Goddard LLP, Francis brings a far greater wealth of experience to his clients than his recent call year may suggest.

An all-rounder in the employment arena, Francis acts in equal measure for both claimants and respondents/defendants in the Employment Tribunal and beyond. He has substantial experience in high-value, high stakes issues, including: acting for parties in discrimination and whistleblowing cases with valuations in excess of £250,000; advising on strategic collective consultation processes; and advising on urgent interlocutory matters in the Employment Tribunal and High Court.

An active part of Francis’ practice involves dealing with issues at the complex interface of employment and civil or commercial law including: restrictive covenants; urgent mandatory and prohibitory interlocutory injunctions; director (often senior and high-profile) exits; and circumstances where key or valuable corporate information is alleged to have been stolen.

Memberships

Employment Law Association

Employment Law Bar Association

Industrial Law Society

Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn

Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator – ADR Group

Midland Circuit

Education

MSc., Law, Business and Management – University of Law, Leeds LPC – University of Law, Leeds LLM International Business Law (Masters Degree) – University of Hull LLB Law (Hons) – University of Hull Civil and Commercial Mediation Accreditation – ADR Group, Leeds

Mentions

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Employment

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Francis Mortin – St Philips Chambers ‘Francis is a great advocate. He is particularly great with lay clients, simplifying legal jargon and helping to put them at ease. He is also very efficient and responsive.'
North Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar

Employment

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Francis Mortin – St Philips Chambers 'Francis is an impressive advocate. His technical knowledge is top tier, his communication throughout matters is very good, and he is especially good with witnesses due to his friendly and confident manner.'