Often handling discrimination and whistleblowing claims across the banking, legal, and healthcare sectors, the Irwin Mitchell team is knowledgeable about unfair dismissal and redundancy matters. Lauded as ‘exceptionally responsive and helpful’, Shah Qureshi oversees the practice, while Deborah Casale is well versed in bonus-related disputes and equal pay issues. Danielle Parsons’ recent caseload includes handling a race discrimination claim, and Shazia Shah is vastly experienced in representing clients before the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal.
Testimonials
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‘Shah Qureshi has excellent knowledge of the law in whistleblowing and discrimination cases, and identified further claims that I could make that I was not aware of.’
‘Shah Qureshi has explained issues clearly and has been very responsive, helping to draft letters from myself to my employer, as well as sending letters himself as my legal representative. I feel his advice can be trusted as his experience and knowledge shine through, and he has both gravitas and a good communication style. I find him very approachable.’
‘I am delighted that I chose Deborah Casale at Irwin Mitchell to represent me. Deborah and her team were incredibly helpful and supportive. Also very efficient when the clock is on - which is important! Deborah gave frank and constructive advice and negotiated fiercely on my behalf. I felt like Deborah was on my side personally, rather than simply providing an extremely professional service. I am very grateful and will return to Irwin Mitchell in future.’
‘Deborah Casale is a force of nature when representing senior executives. She is extremely focused on cost-benefit for the client and her approach is laser focused to get the executive the best deal that they can get.’
‘Deborah Casale knows what senior executives want. A very aggressive strategic approach and then, if possible, she trades the executive out. However, if it is not possible then she has the full tool box to take the case all the way and ensure that the executive has the best prospect of winning contentious litigation. If you are a senior executive and you want a deal or need to fight, then she is your lawyer.’
‘The particular individual that stands out is Shazia Shah. She is a first-rate solicitor with excellent attention to detail and a down-to-earth and calming approach in terms of her client care, and she provides astute and pragmatic advice. She is exceptionally responsive and helpful, with her cases always being meticulously prepared.’
'Strong client base for individuals in senior profile exits.'
Key clients
- Head of Trading at International Bank
- Chief Financial Officer at Major Automotive Company
- Senior Legal Counsel in belief discrimination case
- Senior Employee for Large-Scale Public Sector Employer
- Executive Director at Investment Bank
- Senior Executive at Design Company
- Senior Investment Director at Major Investment Company
- Jason Payne and 20 Other Forensic Medical Examiners
- Head of the Financial Futures and Options Desk at a Derivatives company
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Shah Qureshi