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Heather Platt
Pump Court Chambers ‘Heather is a well-rounded barrister with a particular stand-out strength in her ability to read the room and adapt her style of advocacy and approach to the situation.’
Pump Court Chambers is a ‘go-to set’ for employment law matters and handles the full range of contentious and non-contentious mandates for both employers and employees. Heather Platt is a ‘very pragmatic lawyer who quickly gets to grips with the issues of the case’ and is acting on behalf of a social worker bringing a race discrimination and victimisation claim in Bethune v LB of Newham. Naomi Gyane is a ‘very bright, insightful, committed and thoughtful individual’ and successfully handled dismissal and disability discrimination claims for the claimant in Rouse v Andron Contract Services Ltd. Timothy Dracass is ‘a measured and persuasive advocate’ who represented the respondent against a complex equal pay claim in Barnard v Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority.
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- 'Dean Cunniff is excellent, responsive, cooperative and works hard to facilitate things.'
- 'Dean Cunniff provides impeccable service and is particularly helpful and responsive.'
- 'Dean Cunniff and Jonathan Cue are good to work with, personable and commercial in handling issues and happy to adopt a pragmatic approach when called for.'
- 'Pump Court Chambers offers a range of seniority for employment law work, enabling a good choice for prospective clients.'
- 'Pump Court Chambers has a range of specialists with different focuses and several years of calls covering all aspects of employment law.'
- 'Pump Court Chambers employment barristers are helpful and have a flexible approach to taking and receiving instructions.'
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Daniella Gilbert
Pump Court Chambers ‘Daniella is hugely skilled and knowledgeable barrister who goes above and beyond in ensuring cases are presented as best as possible.’
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Tim Dracass
Pump Court Chambers ‘Tim is detailed and well prepared, an expert in the field, client-friendly and responsive.’
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Naomi Gyane
Pump Court Chambers ‘Naomi is an excellent advocate. She can tailor her advocacy based on the nature of the claim and is excellent at thinking on her feet.’