Allan Roberts

BVC: UWE – Bristol

 

Lord Diplock Scholar (Middle Temple) 2003

Allan acts for both Claimant and Respondent in all areas of employment law, with a particular interest in whistleblowing, discrimination, TUPE and restrictive covenants. Key clients have included NHS Trusts, a major American law firm and a group action on behalf of trade union members. He has been instructed in high value claims including an action against the Ministry of Defence. 

 

Allan has appeared before the Employment Appeal Tribunal on several occasions and is presently instructed in a case before the Court of Appeal. Issues he has dealt with at this level include employee status, sham contracts and perversity. In a judgment of Underhill. J sitting in the Employment Appeal Tribunal Allan's arguments were described as "vigorous" and "effective" and in referring to his presentation stated "the exercise is a tribute not only to the quality of Mr. Roberts' notes but also to the industry and care with which he has prepared for this appeal." 

 

Allan's technical grasp of employment law enables him to provide quality advice and drafting across a broad range, including: jurisdiction, procedures, contractual matters including restrictive covenants, TUPE with insolvency, dismissal, discrimination and remedies.

Having come to Chambers with a background in business and started and sold his own Company, Allan has a particular interest in contract law. He is happy to receive instructions and enjoys an interest in all types of contractual disputes; particularly supply and sale of goods and serviced. His work in this area has been varied and of significant value. He is presently involved in a large value claim before the High Court concerning an international dispute involving matters of jurisdiction and conflict of laws. 

When Allan is not spending his weekends planning for his upcoming wedding, he enjoys playing squash and swimming, but his real passion is cooking. His speciality is Asian food, fine BBQ food and cocktails!