Romona Morgan

Romona Morgan specialises in employment law, representing Claimants and Respondents in complex Employment Tribunal proceedings across a wide range of employment law issues, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, equal pay, and breach of contract. Her work spans advocacy, negotiation, and advisory support through every stage of litigation and dispute resolution

Romona is skilled at navigating sensitive workplace dynamics and providing pragmatic advice to both employers and employees, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and best practice standards.

RECENT CASES

Tribunal Trials – Respondent Representation

Barry v RMGL: Successfully defended claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination arising from disability, and failure to make reasonable adjustments.

Taylor v ATL: Successfully defended claims for unfair dismissal, race discrimination, notice pay, and holiday pay.

Zaman & Maczynska v KSDNL: Achieved a successful outcome on behalf of the Respondent in defending claims of race discrimination.

Powell v TFWL: Successfully represented the Respondent in defending against claims for constructive unfair dismissal.

Vincent v DAPVL: Successfully defended claims for redundancy pay and notice pay.

Price v HOL: Secured the dismissal of an unfair dismissal claim against the Respondent.

 

Tribunal Trials – Claimant Representation

Shevlin v CKL: Successfully represented the Claimant in a remedy hearing following a finding of constructive unfair dismissal.

Burke v MEL: Successfully represented the Claimant in a four-day trial for claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination arising from disability

Adams v INOCL: Represented the Claimant in a two-day trial for constructive unfair dismissal.

Robinson v HJL: Represented the Claimant in a five-day trial for constructive unfair dismissal, direct discrimination (sex and disability), and unlawful deduction of wages.

Jackson v PL: Acted for the Claimant in a five-day trial concerning unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

 

Preliminary Hearings and Case Management

Reported decision – J McGuire v Search Consultancy Ltd: 8000943/2024 – Preliminary

Successfully represented the Respondent in securing the dismissal of the Claimant’s unfair dismissal claim on the grounds that it was presented outside the tribunal’s statutory time limit.

JB v LDBF: Obtained a deposit order against the Claimant in relation to claims for whistleblowing detriment, automatic unfair dismissal, and discrimination arising from disability.

AA v GML: Successfully opposed applications for strike-out and deposit orders on behalf of the Claimant in claims for race discrimination and harassment.

LB v KBFL: Represented the Respondent in preparation for a trial on an equal pay claim.

HD v KMS: Successfully opposed the Claimant’s application to add named individuals to the claim during a preliminary hearing.

SE v LBS: Secured a deposit order against the Claimant in respect of half of the claims brought.

Sakwe v MHA: Achieved a strike-out of claims relating to unfair dismissal and whistleblowing detriment that were significantly out of time.

ST v HCL: Represented the Respondent in preparation for a trial on an equal pay claim.

 

Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Wells v LMAT: Represented the Respondent in a two-day mediation concerning claims for discrimination, failure to make reasonable adjustments, victimisation, and harassment.

Shaw v LHS: Achieved a successful mediation settlement on behalf of the Respondent in claims for unfair dismissal, whistleblowing detriment, and unauthorised deductions.

Crawforth v HBIL: Secured a favourable settlement for the Respondent in a claim for unfair dismissal.

Malar v HBIL: Secured a favourable settlement in a claim for unfair dismissal on behalf of the Respondent.

Done v EC: Represented the Respondent in achieving a mediation settlement in a matter involving claims for whistleblowing detriment, automatic unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and victimisation.

Oliver v DLCL: Secured a favourable settlement on behalf of the Respondent in claims for detriment (s.47, Regulation 19), pregnancy, sex and race discrimination, constructive unfair dismissal, and unlawful deduction of wages.

 

Advisory & Drafting Work

RT v RWML: Drafted grounds of resistance in response to claims of sexual harassment.

Scarr v BTLIL: Synthesised a 100-page client statement into concise and cogent particulars of claim for filing in the Employment Tribunal.

Gordon v NCA: Completed a 10-page grounds of resistance addressing claims for constructive dismissal, race discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.

Agbasonu v EOL: Prepared a comprehensive list of issues covering direct discrimination, failure to make reasonable adjustments, discrimination arising from disability, and harassment.

Barrow v CSSL: Advised the Respondent on potential defences to claims for whistleblowing detriment, automatic unfair dismissal, victimisation, and harassment.

Berry v BAL: Provided detailed advice to the Claimant on issues relating to constructive unfair dismissal, harassment, direct disability discrimination, indirect discrimination, discrimination arising from disability, failure to make reasonable adjustments, victimisation, and wrongful dismissal.

Romona has a strong practice in commercial and chancery law, advising and representing clients in a wide range of disputes and transactional matters. Romona combines robust advocacy skills with a keen understanding of commercial and equitable principles. Areas of expertise include:

• Contractual Disputes: Advising and litigating disputes involving breaches of contract, misrepresentation, and enforcement of commercial agreements.
• Insolvency: Acting for creditors, debtors, and insolvency practitioners in corporate and personal insolvency matters, including winding-up petitions, bankruptcy proceedings, and applications to set aside transactions.
• Property Disputes: Handling commercial and residential property claims, including mortgages and landlord-tenant disputes.

With a strategic and client-focused approach, Romona works to achieve cost-effective resolutions while also being well-prepared to litigate when necessary. Romona’s ability to breakdown complex legal issues into actionable solutions ensures exceptional representation for clients in this multifaceted area of law.

RECENT CASES

Hearings

DPHL v Parara and Davis: Secured judgment in the Claimant’s favour for 60% loss of income due to cancellation of an event venue by arguing the fairness provisions under the Consumer Rights Act.

Hirst v SFSL: Obtained an award equivalent to the full amount of commissions paid in a claim under the Consumer Credit Act for undisclosed commission models.

Harrison v Disley: Successfully set aside a statutory demand and obtained an award of assessed costs against the creditor for breach of the Insolvency Rules.

Brownless v Skivington: Secured an interim order for the transfer of the day-to-day control of a partnership to the Claimant until further order of the court.

 

Drafting

Kalam v MAL: Prepared the particulars of claim in a case involving breach of a warranty agreement.

SRL v KFL: Prepared a letter of response and legal opinion on behalf of the Defendant in defence of a breach of contract claim under a supply agreement.

FCL v WBFL: Wrote a legal opinion on pre-incorporation contracts and the principle of implied novation.

SR v TWT: Prepared an advice on prospects and a Defence for the Defendant seeking to dispute discrimination claims by a tenant in supported living.

In the field of construction and property law, Romona advises and represents clients in a variety of contentious and non-contentious matters, including:

• Contractual disputes arising from building projects.
• Adjudications, mediations, and arbitrations in the construction sector.
• Landlord and tenant disputes, including issues related to lease renewals, forfeiture, and disrepair.

Romona combines a technical understanding of construction frameworks with a commercially minded approach to achieve effective resolutions for clients.

RECENT CASES

Hearings

Rogers v Jacob: Successfully argued that a caravan home was not a dwelling house under the Housing Act 1988 and therefore a notice to quit was sufficient to obtain possession of the property.

Elder v Turney: Persuaded the court to set aside a default judgment made over a year ago so that a defence and counterclaim may be filed.

ZMH v T: Successfully represented the Claimant in section 8 possession proceedings for possession and arrears of a rented property

Campbell v Thomas: Successfully represented the Claimant in section 8 possession proceedings for possession, arrears, and full legal costs

 

Drafting

Nelson v Jones: Prepared a Reply to Defence and Defence to Counterclaim against a claim for breach of the implied terms in a construction contract.

Ward v BDW: Wrote an advice on a potential claim against a developer in relation to defects in the property.

Collini v Sullivan: Completed an advice on prospects of opposing the Defendants’ appeal against the order granting possession under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.

BPMS v BPC: Prepared particulars of claim for breach of contract in a construction/renovation contract.

Romona Morgan provides expert advice and representation in the growing and dynamic field of data and information law. Areas of expertise include data protection compliance, including advising on GDPR and UK data protection laws.

With a strong understanding of the technological and legal complexities in this area, Romona helps clients navigate regulatory challenges and protect their legal interests.

RECENT CASES

Ali v BGTL: Acted for the Defendant in successfully reducing liability to ⅕ of the amount claimed in a matter brought under the Data Protection Act.

EH v MC: Completed a legal opinion on a potential claim for breach of GDPR and DPA.

MLS & TIS v DMBC: Prepared an advice on quantum for each Claimant in advance of an infant settlement hearing relating to breach of GDPR and misuse of private information.

SR v SER & CGL: Completed an advice on a potential claim for breach of GDPR and DPA.

FD, GD & OD v RSF: Wrote a legal opinion for a potential claim for breach of confidence, right to privacy and breach of GDPR.

• Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship – University of Nottingham (2020)
• Andrea Gabrielle Lloyd Memorial Prize – Norman Manley Law School (2017)
• Anthony and Joy Bland Scholarship – University of the West Indies (2013)

• LLM International Commercial Law, Distinction, University of Nottingham (2021)
• LEC, [Equivalent to BPC – Very Competent], Norman Manley Law School (2017)
• LLB Law, Upper Second Class Honours [2:1], University of the West Indies (2015)

• The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
• General Legal Council of Jamaica
• Northern Business & Property Bar Association
• Northern Circuit

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