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Instructed by a global financial institution to advise on law and strategy in respect of various harassment allegations and cessation of employment related issues arising in Japan under Japanese law.
Advised a global investment firm on a high-stakes tribunal claim concerning return-to-office policy, involving sex discrimination, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal, and health and safety. We significantly reduced the claim at preliminary hearings and secured a nominal settlement, addressing broader issues around gender equality and workplace reintegration.
Advised a leading London-based University on the successful defence of a high profile claim of whistleblowing and disability discrimination at a 7 week Employment Tribunal hearing.
Advised a veterinary services provider on the implementation of government regulations regarding the requirement of face coverings in relevant locations. This included advice on the exemptions and how to manage them as well as support on complaints and claims from individuals who are subject to an exemption and argue that they have been treated less favourably under the Equality Act 2010 when their access to premises has been restricted.
Advised LSE on a claim for discrimination and personal injury against the school after Dr Piepenbrock, a lecturer at LSE, left the school on ill health grounds and allegations of sexual harassment were made against him by a post graduate student. The claim was rejected by the High Court in 2018. Dr Piepenbrock took issue with coverage of the High Court case in the Daily Mail and alleged that LSE had conspired to provide false and misleading statements in the article (quoted anonymously). Dr Piepenbrock issued a claim for defamation and related loss and injury. We acted for LSE on all aspects of this case.
Advised the University of Gloucestershire on a judicial review application brought by Dr. Almani who is a Saudi national. The Applicant alleges that the University unlawfully discriminated against her on grounds of nationality and that she was initially offered the opportunity to take a PhD in less than 3 years as she was on a second PhD and had less than 3 years available for UKVI purposes. The University did not make such an offer and was successful in resisting the application at permission and was awarded its costs.
Supported a PLC with the development and implementation of their market-leading family leave policy. Support included ensuring that the policy did not violate legal requirements and/or indirectly discriminate against protected groups.
Supporting a major plc in the Infrastructure sector with an equal pay claim involving 100+ claimants. The potential liability is very substantial and there could be an impact upon current pay and grading structures if the claim is successful. Susannah pursued an untested legal argument for the employer and has managed to have the vast majority of the claims withdrawn, substantially reducing any possible liability for the client in the case
Successfully resolving a high profile claim for a major PLC involving allegations of sex discrimination and sexual harassment against the CEO of the business using judicial mediation and other litigation tactics
Advised a University on the Equality Act in the context of donations to set up scholarships and in student recruitment. We Advised on the issue of limiting scholarships by nationality and also on positive discrimination in student recruitment.
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Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Revera Energy (Revera), a global independent energy platform backed by global investment firm Carlyle, on all construction and optimisation aspects of the 400MW / 800MWh Hunterston BESS Project.
Pinsent Masons has advised Avanton on its partnership with Hyde in relation to 64 social rented homes at THE BeCa, Old Kent Road.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons advised Erste Group Bank and Erste Bank Polska on an investment loan granted to Eastnine, a company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Manfred Schmid
Partner, Global Head of Employment & Incentives
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