"He has a lovely manner about him that clients warm to. He is very straightforward, and the tribunals really trust him and like him."
Chambers UK 2021
Geraint is a specialist barrister in Employment and Discrimination law. He specialises in dismissal, whistleblowing and discrimination claims and appeals.
Geraint acts for claimants and respondents in a wide range of employment law matters. He offers an expert and comprehensive advocacy and advice service. He is sensitive to client needs and delivers practical and creative solutions. He is good with clients and trusted by tribunals.
Geraint is instructed on multi-week hearings and appeals. He has been opposing council to QC’s and part-time judges. His advice work covers freezing injunctions, professional negligence and restrictive covenants.
Employment
Has a practice covering a broad range of employment work, including discrimination, TUPE and whistle-blowing cases. He is experienced in leading complex and lengthy tribunals, and also handles sensitive issues relating to tribunal practice, injunctions, strategy and settlement.
Strengths: "He has a lovely manner about him that clients warm to. He is very straightforward, and the tribunals really trust him and like him."
Recent work: Successfully defended the respondent against direct sex discrimination and breach of contract claims in Brown v Cwtch St Davids Limited.
Employment
‘Clear written advice. Persuasive advocacy during employment tribunal hearings. Personable with good client management skills.’
Employment
"He's very approachable and diligent in his assessment of a case. He's a formidable advocate who is articulate and commercially astute."
Employment
Has an emerging practice covering a broad range of employment work, including discrimination, TUPE and whistle-blowing cases. He is experienced in leading complex and lengthy tribunals. He also handles sensitive issues relating to tribunal practice, injunctions, strategy and settlement.
"He's been fantastic in the work we've given him and he has a very natural way with clients."
Recent work: Successfully represented a specialist nurse in an age discrimination claim against North Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
Employement
Leading Junior - Up and Coming
Has an emerging practice covering a broad range of employment work, including discrimination, TUPE and whistle-blowing cases. He is experienced in leading complex and lengthy tribunals.
Strengths: “He has a very pragmatic approach to matters and is able to provide novel resolutions to challenging situations.”
Recent work: Acted in an Employment Tribunal hearing on a matter of direct race discrimination after the claimant was incorrectly dismissed for failing to produce correct immigration documentation.
For further information and enquiries please contact:
Employment & Discrimination: Kate Hather