I am an experienced advocate appearing in Employment tribunals across the country and at the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
If you are an employer or employee and have a dispute relating to TUPE, unfair dismissal or discrimination, I can provide you with quality, straightforward and swift advice at a competitive rate.
My approach
I can provide a speedy advice at the initial stage outlining your prospects of successfully claiming/defending.
I can represent your interests from the outset of your claim right to the final tribunal hearing, ensuring consistency of approach and a direct point of contact at a competitive rate.
I am an expert in Employment law and regularly advise in conference, in writing and appear in the Employment tribunal. I have also taken cases to the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
I am happy to agree a fixed fee or flexible funding arrangement in advance and may be able to resolve your claim without proceeding to the tribunal, I am able to attend appointments and conferences both in Chambers and at your location.
My work
I act for various trade unions and local authorities. Should matters proceed to the Tribunal, I am an experienced trial advocate retained by local authorities (and so very familiar with Respondent work) with an excellent track record of success. I am adept at handling work for Claimants and Respondents.
I have been direct access accredited since 2008 and have been dealing direct with clients since then. I have experience of many such enquiries and endeavour to offer a user-friendly and reliable service. I have successfully run multi-day unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.
In addition to trials, I provide advice on all aspects from recruitment to termination, draft and negotiating compromise agreements and employment contracts, can assist with the enforcement of restrictive covenants and confidentiality against departing or ex-employees, advise on managing sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance procedures and provide you with bespoke training on all aspects of employment law.
I advise businesses and charities on all aspects of employment law and have a particular interest in the development of social media and its impact in the workplace. I regularly advise and represents large and small businesses in discrimination claims, TUPE issues, restrictive covenants including the removal of confidential business information and unfair dismissal disputes. My recent advisory experience involves assisting companies with the TUPE implications of service provision changes and the contractual implications for several employees.
My recent tribunal experience involves defending an employer against an unfair dismissal claim based on childcare requirements and a whistleblowing claim against employers. I deliver seminars and have recently provided an in-house seminar on discrimination in the provision of goods and services and spoke about the impact of religion and belief in the workplace for my Chambers employment law seminar. I keep up to date with the latest legal developments and have recently provided an article on the potential impact of tribunal fees.
What my clients say
"I was looking for legal advice on my rights following unlawful deduction of wages by my former employer. Mr Mensah was able to respond promptly to my enquiry. His advice was thorough and detailed, and he was happy to answer follow up questions that I had without further charge. Mr Mensah's expertise and professionalism was evident in all my dealings with him and I would not hesitate to recommend him." Mr Lim, London, July 2013
"As reported back to me by my own client - Martin is incisive, thorough, professional and very impressive as an advocate." Veronica Howley Principal, Business Law at Lees Solicitors LLP
Professional & academic
LLB Law, University of Liverpool. Bar Vocational Course, Nottingham Law School