This five-episode webinar series will guide participants through the complete life cycle of Employment Tribunal litigation, from the initiation of proceedings through to trial. Our speakers will share their best tips and strategies for navigating the complex issues that may arise. Each of the sessions will follow a live Q&A.
Due to the interactive nature of the sessions and sensitivity of the topics discussed, the webinars will not be recorded.
Episode 1: Pleadings
- Time: 13:00 – 13:30
- Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026
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This episode will cover top tips and traps for pleading a statement of case, whether acting for the employee or the employer. They will cover Grounds of Complaint, Grounds of Resistance, Amendments, Requests for Further Information and Lists of Issues.
Speakers: Nathan Roberts and Mark Greaves
Episode 2: Strike Out/ Deposit Orders
- Time: 13:00 – 13:30
- Date: Wednesday 6 May 2026
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In this episode, our speakers will deal with the tactics and procedure involved in making and resisting applications to strike out a claim or a response. Our speakers will also examine the deposit order power and when such orders can nip a weak case in the bud.
Speakers: Anirudh Mathur and Jessica Sutton
Episode 3: Privilege
- Time: 13:00 – 13:30
- Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026
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Legal professional privilege is a key protection in Employment Tribunal litigation, but it can often be misunderstood and may be inadvertently waived. In this episode, our speakers will provide practical guidance on recognising legal professional privilege and how to avoid losing it.
Speakers: Edward Kemp KC and Paul Skinner
Episode 4: Privacy and Restrictions on Disclosure (Rule 49)
- Time: 13:00 – 13:30
- Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026
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Many clients will be keen to avoid publicity or to keep certain information out of the public domain. This episode will outline the legal framework for Rule 49 applications and share practical guidance on how to make such applications successfully.
Speakers: Darryl Hutcheon and Hayley Webster
Episode 5: Witness Statements
- Time: 13:00 – 13:30
- Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
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In this final episode of the series, our speakers will examine the purpose of witness statements, their form, structure and content, common pitfalls when drafting statements and techniques for getting the best out of your witnesses at trial.
Speakers: James Laddie KC and Hayley Webster