Understanding the Selkent Principles by Romona Morgan
Romona Morgan has written an outline of the key legal considerations from the Selkent Bus Co Ltd v Michael Moore case which guide employment...
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Romona is a barrister specialising in Employment and Commercial Law. She joined Chambers as a tenant in October 2024 after completing her pupillage under Ghazan Mahmood.
Romona is a very effective and multifaceted advocate. She has successfully represented Claimants, Defendants and Respondents in trials and application hearings. Romona is adept at providing quality client care and building productive working relationships with others.
She welcomes instructions in commercial and employment cases requiring:
- Merits assessments and legal opinions
- Drafting pleadings
- Applications (injunction, relief, set aside, etc)
- Costs and case management hearings
- Mediation/Dispute Resolution Hearings
- Small claims/fast-track/employment trials
In her leisure time Romona volunteers with Kiwanis International, a charity focused on serving children in need. She has received several awards in recognition of her altruism. She also enjoys swimming and aerobic exercises.
Employment
Romona Morgan specialises in employment law, advising and representing clients in a broad range of disputes and advisory matters. Romona has experience in handling cases involving:
- Unfair dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing claims
- Workplace investigations, disciplinary proceedings, and grievance processes.
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
Hearings
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 filed outside the tribunal’s statutory time limit.
Vincent v DAPVL: Successfully represented the Respondent in defending against claims for Redundancy Pay, Notice Pay and general compensation at trial.
Shevlin v CKL: Successfully represented the Claimant in a remedy hearing for constructive unfair dismissal.
Emanuel v LBS: Satisfied the tribunal to make 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.
Adams v INOCL: Represented the Claimant in a two-day trial for constructive unfair dismissal.
Price v HOL: Successfully represented the Respondent in dismissing a claim of unfair dismissal at trial.
Dewdney v KMS: Successfully argued against the Claimant’s application to add named individuals to the claim during a preliminary hearing.
Malar v HBIL: Secured a reasonable settlement in a claim for unfair dismissal on behalf of the Respondent.
Wells v LMAT: Represented the Respondent in a two-day mediation in a matter involving claims for discrimination, reasonable adjustments, victimisation and harassment.
Drafting
Scarr v BTLIL: Synthesized a 100-page statement from the client into cogent particulars of claim for filing in the employment tribunal.
Gordon v NCA: Completed a 10-page Grounds of Resistance against claims for constructive dismissal, race discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.
Agbasonu v EOL: Completed a comprehensive draft of the list of issues in the case covering direct discrimination, failure to make reasonable adjustments, discrimination arising from disability and harassment.
Barrow v CSSL: Wrote an advice to the Respondent on the potential defences to claims relating to whistleblowing detriment, automatic unfair dismissal, victimisation and harassment.
Berry v BAL: Completed comprehensive 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.
Commercial & chancery litigation
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.
Construction & property
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.
Data & information law
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.
Awards
- 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)
Education
- 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)
Memberships
- The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
- General Legal Council of Jamaica
- Northern Business & Property Bar Association
- Northern Circuit
