<< Back Employment Case Studies Guiding employees through whistleblowing and discrimination claims CEO of an SRA business Constantine Law acts for a former CEO of a City law firm in a high-profile and complex whistleblowing and discrimination case. The claims brought in the Employment Tribunal against our client and others included unfair dismissal, race discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and whistleblowing detriment. We provided high-level legal and strategic advice throughout the process. The case involved navigating significant regulatory and publicity issues, given our client’s high-profile status and the serious implications it brings to our client’s career and the firm's trading position. This case was led by Neil Johnston and Ben Payne. For employment law advice about whistleblowing matters, contact our team for more info. << Back to all employment case studies

British citizenship and ancestry Getting a British passport is the natural end point of the immigration journey, giving security of status in the UK, and the permanent right to live and work in the UK. The UK permits multiple nationality without restriction. It also allows adult Commonwealth citizens with grandparents born in the UK to relocate to the UK for work. Applicatons for Britsh citzenship are carefully examined by the Home Office according to legal criteria. If any requirement is not met, the applicaton will be refused with no statutory right of appeal. We work with clients seeking to have their Britsh citzenship applicaton or UK Ancestry visa applicaton handled with confidence by a trusted partner. We also specialise in complex status tracing enquiries, and we regularly assist clients with UK-born grandparent looking to assess their eligibility to obtain a Britsh passport, relocate to the UK, or pass citzenship on to their children. Recent Cases Some recent matter our partners have handled include: Naturalisation application, successfully arguing for an exercise of discretion in a case with more than 900 days absence in the previous 5 years Successful application for registration by triple descent for children born in USA with a UK-born great grandfather Successful application for recovery of settled status for British Overseas citizen client issued with a passport in the UK before 1968 Registration of children on the basis of overseas adoptions by British citizens, including in countries not usually recognised in UK adoption law Other immigration services For Businesses Sponsor licence applications Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas Sponsorship compliance Business travel Right to work checks and illegal working For Individuals Applications for family members Global talent, Investors and Entrepreneurs Settlement British citizenship and ancestry Applications based on EU law Human rights applications Appeals Case Studies See examples of successful case studies here . Get in touch Email us at: immigration@constantinelaw.co.uk

<< Back Employment Case Studies Guiding employers through whistleblowing challenges Constantine Law acted for an investment management firm in a highly complex whistleblowing case (interim relief application). We defended claims for whistleblowing detriment, automatic unfair constructive dismissal, and ordinary unfair constructive dismissal brought by a former hedge fund analyst. The case was particularly complex, involving disputes about privileged documents, a threatened High Court injunction to secure the return of documents unlawfully retained by the Defendant, and the unfortunate death of one of the management respondents. We supported our client in defending a claim for interim relief and successfully negotiated a swift and favourable settlement for our client. This case was led by Alan Lewis and Will Clayton . For employment law advice about whistleblowing matters, contact our team for more info. << Back to all employment case studies

<< Back Immigration Case Studies Establishing a UK presence and relocation to the UK Client: Management consultancy business and overseas nationals Rebecca acted for both the overseas national looking to relocate to the UK with their spouse, and the overseas management consultancy business in establishing a UK entity in London. This involved obtaining a Skilled Worker sponsor licence for the company. Advising on both the application process and the associated compliance advice and support. Once the sponsor licence had been secured, assisted with the Skilled Worker application for overseas national and spouse. This case was led by Rebecca Tester For immigration law advice and assistance contact our team for more info. << Back to all immigration case studies

Employment Contracts & Handbooks Employment law is often subject to more change than other areas of the law, often as a result of Government initiatives and now more than ever due to the EU Revocation Bill. Our clients also need to review their contracts and policies to reflect internal changes and policy (and culture requirements). We have an experienced team which will make these changes for our clients typically at a fixed cost per contract or policy. We can help you respond to legal developments through: Specially developed compliance audits, which combine user-friendly risk analysis with clear commercial recommendations. These cover a wide range of common issues, such as: Equal pay audits Senior manager and certification regime Whistleblowing procedures Restrictive covenants and business protection Employment contracts and handbooks Providing clear robust employment documentation such as directors’ service agreements, consultancy agreements or temporary labour supply contracts. These services are available at a fixed cost. Case Study Conducting a detailed business immigration audit for a national retailer and food distribution company. Risks were identified and successfully mitigated by the business. Preparing contracts of employment and a staff handbook for a national care homes provider. Contracts were prepared for the senior leadership team and other grades of staff. We aligned employment obligations with statutory care duties. Drafting and negotiating directors’ service agreements for the executive board of a UK hotel group. Get in touch Get in touch with one of our team members today. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and how we can help. Contact

Employment CLEAR - Constantine Law Employment Annual Retainer Clarity in outcome, certainty in cost Our employer clients have complete piece of mind with our annual retainer packages, for a fixed quarterly cost for all your employment law requirements. Our subscription service ensures you have no barriers to seeking advice when you most need it. You will be allocated one of our experienced and qualified solicitors who will provide practical and commercial advice tailored to your issue. We will act as Trusted Advisers who will really get to know your business so that we can act as part of your internal team to support your company-interests and help you grow. We work with insurers to secure the optimum insurance package for you. We differ from other service providers in this area in two important respects: We don’t self-insure: therefore we’ll tell you what you can do, not what you can’t Our service is staffed by experienced lawyers: so clients will get to the solution quicker We have 3x graded Clear packages: Clear Bronze Sample contract review Handbook review Day to day employment law advice by phone by an experienced solicitor Partner Consultant as your main contact and principal adviser Added to our mailing list for free employment law updates Monthly billing Clear Silver All the benefits of Bronze plus: Bespoke letters, as and when needed Access 24/7 to our online resource material Includes template letters Template policies Annual face to face visit (or remote by agreement) from one of our team to review your needs and our offering Clear Gold All of the benefits of Bronze and Silver plus: Access to our HR and employment Training Academy Training courses are tailored to your needs Delivered in person or online, as agreed Interactive sessions, no long boring lectures Unlimited number of delegates from your organisation *Limitations apply to sector specific policies, procedures and regulations *Exclusions apply to +20 redundancies and TUPE, Tribunal claims Get in touch Get in touch with one of our team members today. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and how we can help. Contact

<< Back Employment Case Studies Guiding employees through disability discrimination Client: Teacher claiming disability discrimination Our client, a former teacher at a prep school, was dismissed unfairly due to his disability. Constantine Law assisted the client in bringing claims of unfair dismissal, section 15 disability discrimination, and failure to make reasonable adjustments against the prep school. The tribunal found that our client’s dismissal was unfair and discriminatory on the grounds of his disability and awarded our client a total award of £168,441.30. This case was led by Will Clayton and Zahra Mahmood. For employment law advice about disability discrimination, contact our team for more info. << Back to all employment case studies

Employment Equal Pay We believe that we are about to see a huge increase in equal pay litigation in the private sector in light of the introduction of compulsory gender pay gap reporting. This is compulsory for organisations with over 250 employees. However, all businesses should consider conducting an equal pay audit. This enables you to identify any liabilities and protect against litigation which can be damaging to your reputation and very costly (equal pay claims can go back six years). We can help your business by: Advising on your gender pay gap reporting obligations and working with your HR and Reward teams to conduct a gender pay audit. Providing legally privileged advice that identifies equal pay liabilities that may have accrued, stress- tests any potential justifications and makes recommendations to address high risk areas. Reviewing or drafting recruitment, promotion and pay review procedures to ensure remuneration is fair and transparent and not inadvertently discriminatory. Advising on the response to Equal Pay questionnaires and defending Equal Pay litigation . Case study Successfully defending a regulated business against equal pay litigation brought by a senior female actuary. The employee’s claim was defeated in the Employment Tribunal and her appeals to the Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal were also unsuccessful. Delivering interactive training on Equal Pay legislation and the Gender Pay Gap reporting requirements to a client’s line managers and HR team. Drafting an Equal Pay policy with clear definitions, objectives and actions in order to meet a client’s obligations in this area. Get in touch Get in touch with one of our team members today. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and how we can help. Contact

<< Back Employment Case Studies Whistleblowing – Exposing the inconvenient truth Client: CEO of a national development company Constantine Law is representing an individual in a high-profile whistleblowing case against a major construction company and two of its senior executives, a case that could have significant implications for the London construction industry. Our client raised serious concerns about financial misreporting by senior executives. His protected disclosures, which are matters of public interest, were brought to the attention of the Chairman of the Group. Following his disclosures, our client was immediately suspended and has since suffered various whistleblowing related detriments. Constantine Law is committed to defending his rights and ensuring that justice is served. Our team are providing high-level legal and strategic advice whilst navigating the complex legal landscape of this case. It involves admitted financial misreporting by senior executives and significant regulatory and publicity issues. This case was led by John Hayes and Ben Payne. For employment law advice about whistleblowing matters, contact our team for more info. << Back to all employment case studies

Settlement / ILR In most cases, settlement is the end goal of the immigration process, finally giving security and relief from making further visa applications. But getting it wrong can be incredibly costly. Complexities can arise over gaps in immigration or employment history, compliance of the underlying business, excessive absences or meeting the ever-evolving salary requirements. We work with you as a trusted advisor to ensure the application is successful, drawing on decades of experience. Our Services Eligibility assessment – we understand your immigration, study and employment history, and identify how you meet each requirement of the rules Planning – we help you to plan and time your immigration process for maximum convenience, focusing on speed of decision and ability to freely travel Execution – we submit your application ensuring it meets every requirement, and act as your representative to the Home Office Other immigration services For Businesses Sponsor licence applications Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas Sponsorship compliance Business travel Right to work checks and illegal working For Individuals Applications for family members Global talent, Investors and Entrepreneurs Settlement British citizenship and ancestry Applications based on EU law Human rights applications Appeals Case Studies See examples of successful case studies here . Get in touch Email us at: immigration@constantinelaw.co.uk

Employment GDPR and Data Protection The UK data protection regime is built on three core legal instruments: The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (SI 2003/2426) What is the UK GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force in 2018, is a comprehensive data privacy and security law that sets out strict requirements for how organisations handle personal data. Employers must ensure that employee data is managed and stored securely to remain compliant. Breaches of the regulation can lead to significant fines or legal proceedings. Following the UKs departure from the EU, the GDPR has been retained in domestic law as the UK GDPR. How We Can Help Our experienced data protection solicitors are well-versed in navigating this complex and evolving area of law. We advise clients across a broad range of sectors and organisational sizes. We offer practical, tailored advice on a wide range of data protection matters, including: Responding to data subject access requests (DSARs) Conducting data audits to identify and map personal data held about employees Drafting and updating privacy notices, employment contracts, and staff handbooks Reviewing commercial contracts, including data protection clauses, indemnities, and warranties Advising on the appointment and role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) Providing strategic guidance on data security and breach notification obligations Drafting and reviewing internal data protection policies and procedures Advising on compliance with UK GDPR obligations and best practices Case study Telecommunications: Advised an international telecoms company headquartered in Lagos on its UK GDPR obligations, including intra-group data sharing and compliance across its global workforce. Financial Services: Supported one of London’s leading independent financial advisory firms in updating staff privacy notices to align with GDPR requirements. Recruitment: Provided practical advice to a national recruitment agency on the retention and management of candidate data, as well as its internal obligations to employees. Get in touch Get in touch with one of our team members today. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and how we can help. Contact

<< Back Employment Case Studies Navigating complex TUPE matters Client: Regional water utilities company Constantine Law regularly acts for employers on complex TUPE and due diligence matters. We act for a leading regional water utilities company in a complex and high-stakes contract termination and re-tendering process. Our client was faced with the challenging task of terminating a contract for multiple waste management services and re-tendering the work across several lots. This project involved navigating multiple TUPE issues, including fragmentation, as the lots were awarded to different bidders, with some lots even awarded to multiple bidders. This case was led by Neil Johnston . For employment law advice about TUPE issues, contact our team for more info. << Back to all employment case studies