Romona Morgan

Romona specialises in employment law, representing Claimants and Respondents in Employment Tribunal proceedings involving unfair and wrongful dismissal, discrimination, harassment, victimisation, whistleblowing, equal pay, TUPE and contractual disputes. Her practice encompasses multi-day final hearings, contested preliminary hearings, interim relief applications, remedy proceedings, written advice, pleadings and settlement negotiations.

Romona is skilled at navigating sensitive workplace dynamics and providing clear, pragmatic advice to both employers and employees. She adopts a practical and strategic approach to litigation, helping clients understand their legal position, assess litigation risks and achieve effective resolutions to workplace disputes.

RECENT CASES

Tribunal Trials – Respondent Representation

Reported decision – Wells v LMAT: Represented the Respondent in an eight-day Employment Tribunal trial concerning disability discrimination, failure to make reasonable adjustments, harassment and victimisation. The Tribunal dismissed the reasonable adjustments, harassment and victimisation claims, together with all but one allegation of discrimination arising from disability.

Reported decision – Hussey v SML: Successfully represented the Respondent in litigation concerning claimed post-termination commission. The Tribunal dismissed the claim on jurisdictional grounds and also concluded that, had it had jurisdiction, no contractual entitlement to the claimed commission arose.

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

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

Reported decision – 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.

Tribunal Trials – Claimant Representation

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

Reported decision – 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 – Sakwe v MH: Represented the Respondent at a preliminary hearing. The Tribunal dismissed the whistleblowing detriment and automatic unfair dismissal claims as out of time, together with several discrimination complaints; limited discrimination allegations were permitted to proceed.

GD and MH v AL: Represented the Respondent in contested preliminary issues concerning time limits and claims arising from a TUPE transfer, including opposing an application to introduce a failure to inform and consult claim.

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.

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

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

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 and 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 represents local authorities in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) proceedings before the First-tier Tribunal, including disputes concerning Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), educational placements, specialist provision and the suitability and cost of proposed alternatives.

Her experience also extends to judicial review proceedings involving challenges to local authority decisions concerning educational provision, placements and funding, including applications for interim relief.

RECENT CASES

Tribunal Hearings

SEND placement appeal: Represented a local authority in proceedings concerning the naming of a post-16 educational placement in Section I of an EHCP. The appeal considered whether an alternative provision could lawfully be specified, the suitability of available placements and their comparative costs.

SEND appeal concerning support provision: Represented a local authority in an EHCP appeal concerning the level of educational support required, including whether dedicated one-to-one arrangement was necessary in light of educational psychologist evidence.

Judicial Review

Judicial review and interim relief: Represented a local authority in judicial review proceedings concerning educational placement, provision and funding. The proceedings involved challenges to the statutory duties under the Education Act 1996 and Children and Families Act 2014, the availability of alternative education and an application for interim relief.

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

CICL v TCK: Successfully represented the Claimant insurer in proceedings concerning contractual reimbursement obligations following a road traffic accident

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

FB v ZL: Prepared a Defence and Counterclaim in commercial proceedings concerning leasing and servicing agreements, disputed contract variations and termination charges.

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.

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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