Pump Court Chambers

Naomi Gyane has established a well-rounded common-law practice with a particular emphasis now on employment-related disputes. Whether the legal problem requires simple analysis or needs a careful eye cast over dense facts, she quickly rises to the challenge. She is described by those who have briefed her as focused, thorough and effective.

Prior to joining the Bar, Naomi was employed for three years as a consultant fee-earner at an employment law firm in Central London. Whilst there she took the lead on all aspects of employment law issues and litigation including, internal HR matters, advising on the merits of different heads of claim, drafting particulars and successfully representing at preliminary and Tribunal final hearings.

She is regularly instructed in multi-week trials in both the Crown Court and Employment Tribunal.

Examples of cases in which she has been involved: R v Rowan-Davies where the Defendant was charged with murder. Naomi was led by Kate Lumsdon QC for the Defence. R v Gurung – where she represent the Defendant, a Sergeant charged with others for offences connected to the death of a civilian. A v A School – Naomi is representing a Claimant in a claim for age discrimination. The Claimant was dismissed for declining to undertake optional training due to her impending retirement. Naomi is also advising a company with a workforce of over 10,000 employees on their response to the Covid-pandemic, site closures and collective redundancies.

Called 2010, Inner Temple (Major Scholar). Completed pupillage at Pump Court Chambers and joined as a tenant upon completion. Whilst Naomi undertakes a number of advisory roles for SMEs, and Local Authorities, her strength is in Trial advocacy. She regularly appears in the Employment Tribunals, Crown Courts and Appellate Court.