Mr Jonathan Gidney

Qualifications: CEDR Mediator (February 2004)
Called to the Bar (October 1991)
BA (Hons.) Bournemouth University (May 1990)


Practice Details : Jonathan Gidney is a specialist employment practitioner with substantial experience in all aspects of employment law. He regularly appears in Employment Tribunals across the country, and in the Employment Appeal Tribunal. He also appears in the High Court and County Court in employment and commercial litigation matters.

Jonathan Gidney has particular expertise in bringing and defending discrimination claims of all types, including victimisation and harassment claims, having considerable experience in document heavy, complex multiday discrimination claims. He undertakes unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, breach of contract, unlawful deductions of wages, TUPE and equal pay claims and is a specialist in the Tribunals rules of procedure.


Mediation: In February 2004 Jonathan Gidney was appointed as a CEDR accredited mediator. As an accredited mediator he can offer mediation as an additional service to his clients.

For more information please consult the Chambers Mediation Service section, Mediation Service FAQ or contact Craig Jeavons by email or by telephone on 01212360863.

Email: jonathan.gidney@stiveschambers.co.uk
Clerk Enquiries : clerks@stiveschambers.co.uk


Recommendations:
The Legal Press: “A hard working and sound advocate”
Chambers & Partners - 2007 Edition

“An excellent team player, immune from prima dona behaviour”
Chambers & Partners - 2006 Edition

“Well regarded … specialises in employment and offers particular expertise in complex discrimination cases. He receives very positive client feedback”
Legal 500 - 2005 Edition

Reported Case:
Reported Cases: Ansar v Lloyds TSB Bank Plc & Others
[2006] EWCA Civ 1462 CA

Prakash v Wolverhampton City Council
[2006] LTL 19/9/06 EAT


Articles:
Walking the reference tightrope.
New Law Journal - 7th September 2001

Connected lender liability; a domestic remedy only.
New Law Journal - 24th May 1996


Professional Memberships :
Employment Lawyers Association
Employment Bar Asociation
Midland Commercial Bar Association

Specialisms :
Employment Law
Commercial and Civil Litigation.

Special Law Groups :
Commercial & Chancery
Employment
Equestrian
Property