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Press release: 20th May 2009
Rank Nemo (DMS) Limited & Others v Coutinho –Court of Appeal Judgement
Goodman Derrick LLP acts for Rank Nemo (DMS) Limited and other associated parties in the case of Rank Nemo (DMS) Limited & Others v Coutinho (A2/2008/2385) in their appeal on a point of law before the Court of Appeal heard on 20 March 2009.
Judgement was handed down today.
“The appeal concerned the jurisdiction of the Employment Tribunal to deal with certain applications after judgment.
Whilst the appeal was unsuccessful, the Court of Appeal stated that it is for the Employment Tribunal to now investigate the facts of the case, apply the law and to adjudicate on the claim.
Our clients are currently considering the judgment”.
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Alison Downie joins Goodman Derrick LLP
Acknowledged employment specialist Alison Downie has joined the firm from Bindmans, where she was previously Head of Employment.
Alison specialises in the full range of employment law, advising and representing employers and employees on all types of employment and procedural issues. Her clients include Plc’s, charities, media organisations and publishers, co-operatives, voluntary and community organisations, professional partnerships, and barristers’ chambers.
Alison is recognised as a national Leader in the Field/Leading Individual in both Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession and the Legal 500 in 2008 and 2009.
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Employment Law Workshops
The Employment Department have recently completed a series of client workshops covering redundancy, the new disciplinary and grievance procedures and bullying and harassment.
The next series of seminars will be held later in the year, with the topics still to be decided. If you are interested in receiving further details about the upcoming seminars, please contact Teresa Godfrey at tgodfrey@gdlaw.co.uk or on 020 7404 0606.
HR Health Check
The Employment Department offered employers the chance
have their current employment arrangements reviewed, with
a view to making recommendations as to what should be put
into place in order to comply with legal requirements and
also good practice. For further details, please click
here. Although this offer has now formally expired,
if you are interested in such a service, please contact
Teresa Godfrey on 020 7404 0606 or tgodfrey@gdlaw.co.uk.
Workline
A confidential employment advice helpline is available
for workers in the UK film and television industries. The
Workline service is run by staff with HR experience gained
within those industries, and coordinated by our employment
team here at Goodman Derrick LLP. Advice covers the full
gamut of work-related queries, including contract issues,
maternity and paternity leave and pay, flexible working
hours, disciplinary and dismissal procedures, and pensions.
The telephone number for the helpline is 0870 850 7147.
More details can be found at www.workline.org.uk.
Events
On 29 January 2008, the Employment Department welcomed
clients and guests to their newly refurbished offices for
an evening of indulgence and extravagance – a ‘Champagne
and Chocolate tasting’ evening. Guests sampled some
of the finest origin chocolate available in the UK made
by leading chocolatiers such as Amedei and Valrhona. Martin
Christy, founder of the Academy of Chocolate in the UK and
World Chocolate Award Jury Member, introduced the different
chocolates and described the different aromas, tastes and
textures whilst demonstrating how best way to taste Champagne
and chocolate together. Martin further explained how champagne
and chocolate can best compliment each other. Clients and
guests were also invited to enter a competition with the
chance to win a bottle of fine champagne and a goodie bag
of exclusive chocolates.
In previous years, the Employment Department hosted a “Well
Being Evening” at the AVEDA salon on High Holborn.
Clients and guests enjoyed an evening of indulgence where
they sampled treatments such as stress relieving back massages,
mini manicures and eyebrow shaping. Hair- styling and make
up consultations were also available as well as access to
an image consultant and Pilates specialist. Guests were
also treated to drinks and canapés plus a goody bag
containing AVEDA vouchers and products.
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