Kerry Gardiner

Call 2006

‘A very thorough junior, who is excellent with clients and explains complex legal matters in very straightforward language.’

For enquiries please contact

Rob McDonald
Practice Manager - Employment, Costs & Litigation Funding
0117 930 9000
Click here to email

‘A very thorough junior, who is excellent with clients and explains complex legal matters in very straightforward language.’


Legal 500 UK 2023

"She is helpful and a specialist in her field."


Chambers & Partners UK 2023

"She is very approachable, and provides methodical and clear advice."


Legal 500 2022

"Client-friendly, she is quick to analyse the issues and provide clear and commercial advice."


Legal 500 2021

"She is good in terms of thinking outside of the box in resolving issues. She keeps clients on the straight and narrow, and has a good insight into businesses and their needs."


Chambers & Partners 2021

"Her analysis of the case was very strong, her attention to detail was excellent and she would not stop questioning until she got the desired answer."


Chambers & Partners 2019

"Her advocacy is structured, sharp and effective."


Chambers & Partners 2018

  • LLM Commercial Law, Cardiff
  • BVC, UWE Bristol
  • LLB Hons, UWE Bristol

  • Employment Lawyers Association

Kerry Gardiner is a specialist Employment & Discrimination barrister.

She acts for both Claimants and Respondents in all matters relating to Employment law including unfair, constructive & wrongful dismissal, redundancy, Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE), whistleblowing, breach of contract and discrimination.

Expertise

As well as representing clients in employment tribunals and judicial mediations, Kerry is frequently instructed to appear in the Employee Appeals Tribunal.

Kerry is regularly instructed to advise clients on the full spectrum of employment law matters involving both contentious and non-contentious issues, as well as draft pleadings for both Claimant and Respondent clients, and other employment-related documentation.

Kerry is pragmatic and down to earth, tailoring her approach to ensure that the service delivered to clients is bespoke. She  meets individual requirements whilst offering practical solutions to cases that are often complex and sensitive.

Kerry also accepts instructions directly from the public – Public Access. To find out more about how Kerry can help you click here.

Featured Employment & Discrimination cases


Acting for the Respondent in a claim against them for unfair dismissal where the Claimant had taken steps to set up in competition.


A claim for sex discrimination where the Claimant was dismissed on grounds of performance after announcing she was pregnant.


Acting for the Respondent, a care home, in a claim for whistle-blowing and constructive dismissal where the Claimant had raised concerns regarding the care homes practices to the Care Quality Commission.


Acting for a franchise of a multi-national fast food company, in a four day hearing in relation to claims brought by the claimant of constructive unfair dismissal and age discrimination.


Acting for the Claimant in a four day race discrimination claim in respect of disciplinary action taken against the Claimant.


Acting for three Claimants in a test case of age discrimination and unfair dismissal, following the Respondent’s dismissal of all employees aged 67 and over, citing their inability to obtain motor insurance as the reason.


Lodge v Dignity & Choice In Dying [2015] IRLR 184

A case on the issue of territorial jurisdiction.


Pallet Route Solutions Ltd v Morris [2014] ICR 394

Regarding the right to be heard following a default judgement.


Symonds T/A Symonds Solicitors v Redmond-Ord UKEAT/0028/11/ZT

Regarding findings of fact by the tribunal contrary to agreed evidence.


UNISON v Staunton [2009] IRLR 418

A case regarding the construction of the Union’s rules in relation to excluding a member from standing for candidacy in its NEC elections.

For enquiries please contact

Rob McDonald
Practice Manager - Employment, Costs & Litigation Funding
0117 930 9000
Click here to email

‘A very thorough junior, who is excellent with clients and explains complex legal matters in very straightforward language.’


Legal 500 UK 2023

"She is helpful and a specialist in her field."


Chambers & Partners UK 2023

"She is very approachable, and provides methodical and clear advice."


Legal 500 2022

"Client-friendly, she is quick to analyse the issues and provide clear and commercial advice."


Legal 500 2021

"She is good in terms of thinking outside of the box in resolving issues. She keeps clients on the straight and narrow, and has a good insight into businesses and their needs."


Chambers & Partners 2021

"Her analysis of the case was very strong, her attention to detail was excellent and she would not stop questioning until she got the desired answer."


Chambers & Partners 2019

"Her advocacy is structured, sharp and effective."


Chambers & Partners 2018

  • LLM Commercial Law, Cardiff
  • BVC, UWE Bristol
  • LLB Hons, UWE Bristol

  • Employment Lawyers Association

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