Thomas Kibling

For the last ten years Thomas has been ranked in the top group for employment law in the legal directories. He has particular experience of high-value, complex discrimination and whistleblowing claims, acting for large corporate employers in financial services and professional services, as well as international corporations, public bodies, local authorities, individual and trade union clients. Thomas' practice also includes all other aspects of employment law, including equal pay, industrial action and trade union recognition claims. Thomas also has a well-established and regarded High Court employment law practice, acting for both employers and employees in obtaining and resisting injunctions and claims for wrongful dismissal. At the appelate court level, Thomas has been involved in a number of the leading judgments of the appeal courts, particularly in the discrimination field. Notable cases: House of Lords/Supreme Court: Jones v 3M Healthcare (post-termination discrimination); Anyanwu and Ebuzoeme v South Bank University (scope of knowingly aiding in discrimination claims); Delaney v Staples (unauthorised deductions from wages); Court of Appeal: Hill v Clapton Family Trust Ltd (definition of mental impairment); Williams v J. Walter Thompson (Reasonable adjustments and disability); Stansbury v Dataplus Plc (conduct of tribunal members); Jones v Tower Boots (liability of employers in discrimination); Smith v Gardner Merchant (homosexuals bringing discrimination claim).

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