{"id":1706,"date":"2012-08-18T13:58:33","date_gmt":"2012-08-18T13:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nationwideemploymentlawyers.co.uk\/?page_id=1706"},"modified":"2022-03-24T10:42:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T10:42:27","slug":"meet-the-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/natemplaw.co.uk\/meet-the-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Damian McCarthy: Relentless, focussed and outstanding results"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/natemplaw.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Damian-McCarthy2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2145\" title=\"Damian-McCarthy2\" src=\"http:\/\/natemplaw.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Damian-McCarthy2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"607\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/natemplaw.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Damian-McCarthy2.jpg 607w, https:\/\/natemplaw.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Damian-McCarthy2-300x110.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>I have a reputation for two things: getting to the heart of a case quickly and fighting &#8220;tooth and nail&#8221; for my clients.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I specialise in whistleblowing, discrimination, harassment and dismissal claims. I have represented high profile clients, such as Moira Stuart and HBOS and have over twenty years experience in employment law, at the highest levels.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I am passionate about protecting my clients interests and work hard to understand their case in order to develop a winning strategy. It is a matter of professional pride that I have taken on some very difficult cases and achieved outstanding results. As mentioned, I acted for Moira Stuart in her claim against the BBC and for HBOS against Tansey in a sexual harassment claim. Both cases received nationwide media attention and I achieved outstanding results in both cases.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I enjoy guiding clients safely through the difficulties they face in Employment Tribunal claims and take winning cases personally.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I have been regularly hired by the biggest law firms in the UK to represent their clients and have built up a reputation as a tough and effective Advocate. I am proud to say that I am no longer a self-employed Barrister without support staff, but am now a Senior Advocate at Nationwide Employment Lawyers with support staff and a team of lawyers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Most of my cases have been high profile dismissal, discrimination or &#8220;whistleblowing&#8221; claims. Occasionally I take on less high profile cases if I have capacity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I have extensive experience in representing clients in Employment Tribunals in cases that vary from 1 day unfair dismissal claims 25 &#8211; 30 day complex discrimination cases. I regularly work with companies, Human Resource managers, local authorities, trade unions and individual claimants who need employment law advice and representation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I enjoy my work and am an enthusiastic Advocate, with good rapport with my clients. If you want someone that is totally committed to your case: I am that person.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most importantly, I get results.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/pub\/damian-mccarthy\/12\/915\/a96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2708\" src=\"http:\/\/natemplaw.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/logo-linkedin-150.png\" alt=\"logo-linkedin-150\" width=\"150\" height=\"42\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Experience:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Employment Lawyer and Advocate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nationwide<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/natemplaw.co.uk\/employment-law-solicitors-london\/\"><strong> Employment Lawyers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>March 2011\u00a0\u2013 Present\u00a0(London, United Kingdom)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I am an Employment Law specialist and an Advocate, with over 20 years experience. I specialise in claims of whistleblowing, discrimination, harassment and dismissal pursued in the Employment Tribunal.<\/p>\n<p>I work with very experienced specialist staff so can offer an extremely high standard of employment law advice and representation, at an affordable cost.<\/p>\n<p>Specialist areas of law:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Whistleblowing claims:<\/strong> I have represented high-profile <a href=\"http:\/\/natemplaw.co.uk\/portfolio\/whistle-blowing\/\">whistleblowers<\/a> within the NHS, as well as accountants, high profile business people and professionals. I am recognised as a leading specialist in this area;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discrimination claims:<\/strong> I have specialised in discrimination claims for over 20 years and have represented clients in numerous complex cases. I advise and represent in all aspects of these claims and have done so very successfully.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Harassment claims:<\/strong> this is a niche area in which I have represented clients in very high profile claims. I am regularly approached to represent clients in difficult harassment cases because I have a wealth of experience in this area and am recognised as a leading advocate;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stress at work and bullying claims:<\/strong> I have been at the forefront of these claims for over 20 years. I advise and represent clients in difficult cases and am asked to lecture other lawyers and professionals on this developing area of law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dismissal claims:<\/strong> many of the above claims also involve a dismissal of the Claimant. It is important to recognise how the law has developed and been refined over the last few years in order to ensure success. Only a specialist can ensure that claims are properly and professionally presented.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Barrister<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cloisters Chambers, 1 Pump Court, Temple, London, EC4Y 7AA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>June 2001\u00a0\u2013 February 2011\u00a0(9 years 9 months)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Barrister specialising in all aspects of employment law and stress at work claims. I represented clients in larger complex discrimination claims (such as Moira Stuart v BBC and Tansey v HSBC) as well as more standard unfair dismissal or breach of contract claims.<\/p>\n<p>I have tended to specialise in discrimination claims and stress and bullying\/harassment claims. Many clients approach me because of my experience in this area.<\/p>\n<p>I also represented the client in ET and the EAT (with Robin Allen QC) in Sharp v Caledonia, a case which had a dramatic impact on equal pay cases.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Barrister<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tanfield Chambers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>January 1998\u00a0\u2013 May 2001\u00a0(3 years 5 months)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Barrister specialising in employment law and stress-related personal injury claims. I built up a very good practice based on discrimination, stress and bullying\/harassment claims.<\/p>\n<p>A number of my cases were reported in law reports and legal journals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Barrister<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitre House Chambers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>September 1997\u00a0\u2013 January 1998\u00a0(5 months)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Barrister specialising in employment law and stress-related personal injury claims. I conducted mainly unfair dismissal claims as well as smaller discrimination claims.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Barrister<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cloisters Chambers, 1 Pump Court, Temple, London, EC4Y 7AA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>June 2001\u00a0\u2013 February 2011\u00a0(9 years 9 months)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Barrister specialising in all aspects of employment law and stress at work claims. I represented clients in larger complex discrimination claims (such as Moira Stuart v BBC and Tansey v HSBC) as well as more standard unfair dismissal or breach of contract claims.<\/p>\n<p>I have tended to specialise in discrimination claims and stress and bullying\/harassment claims. Many clients approach me because of my experience in this area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; I have a reputation for two things: getting to the heart of a case quickly and fighting &#8220;tooth and nail&#8221; for my clients. I specialise in whistleblowing, discrimination, harassment and dismissal claims. I have represented high profile clients, such as Moira Stuart and HBOS and have over twenty years experience in employment law, at the highest levels. &nbsp; I am passionate about protecting my clients interests and work hard to understand their case in order to develop a winning strategy. It is a matter of professional pride that I have taken on some very difficult cases and achieved outstanding results. As mentioned, I acted for Moira Stuart in her claim against the BBC and for HBOS against Tansey in a sexual harassment claim. Both cases received nationwide media attention and I achieved outstanding results in both cases. &nbsp; I enjoy guiding clients safely through the difficulties they face in Employment Tribunal claims and take winning cases personally. &nbsp; I have been regularly hired by the biggest law firms in the UK to represent their clients and have built up a reputation as a tough and effective Advocate. I am proud to say that I am no longer a self-employed Barrister without support staff, but am now a Senior Advocate at Nationwide Employment Lawyers with support staff and a team of lawyers. &nbsp; Most of my cases have been high profile dismissal, discrimination or &#8220;whistleblowing&#8221; claims. Occasionally I take on less high profile cases if I have capacity. &nbsp; I have extensive experience in representing clients in Employment Tribunals in cases that vary from 1 day unfair dismissal claims 25 &#8211; 30 day complex discrimination cases. I regularly work with companies, Human Resource managers, local authorities, trade unions and individual claimants who need employment law advice and representation. &nbsp; I enjoy my work and am an enthusiastic Advocate, with good rapport with my clients. If you want someone that is totally committed to your case: I am that person. &nbsp; Most importantly, I get results. &nbsp; &nbsp; Experience: &nbsp; Employment Lawyer and Advocate Nationwide Employment Lawyers March 2011\u00a0\u2013 Present\u00a0(London, United Kingdom) I am an Employment Law specialist and an Advocate, with over 20 years experience. I specialise in claims of whistleblowing, discrimination, harassment and dismissal pursued in the Employment Tribunal. I work with very experienced specialist staff so can offer an extremely high standard of employment law advice and representation, at an affordable cost. Specialist areas of law: Whistleblowing claims: I have represented high-profile whistleblowers within the NHS, as well as accountants, high profile business people and professionals. I am recognised as a leading specialist in this area; Discrimination claims: I have specialised in discrimination claims for over 20 years and have represented clients in numerous complex cases. I advise and represent in all aspects of these claims and have done so very successfully. Harassment claims: this is a niche area in which I have represented clients in very high profile claims. I am regularly approached to represent clients in difficult harassment cases because I have a wealth of experience in this area and am recognised as a leading advocate; Stress at work and bullying claims: I have been at the forefront of these claims for over 20 years. I advise and represent clients in difficult cases and am asked to lecture other lawyers and professionals on this developing area of law. Dismissal claims: many of the above claims also involve a dismissal of the Claimant. It is important to recognise how the law has developed and been refined over the last few years in order to ensure success. Only a specialist can ensure that claims are properly and professionally presented. &nbsp; &nbsp; Barrister Cloisters Chambers, 1 Pump Court, Temple, London, EC4Y 7AA June 2001\u00a0\u2013 February 2011\u00a0(9 years 9 months) Barrister specialising in all aspects of employment law and stress at work claims. I represented clients in larger complex discrimination claims (such as Moira Stuart v BBC and Tansey v HSBC) as well as more standard unfair dismissal or breach of contract claims. I have tended to specialise in discrimination claims and stress and bullying\/harassment claims. Many clients approach me because of my experience in this area. I also represented the client in ET and the EAT (with Robin Allen QC) in Sharp v Caledonia, a case which had a dramatic impact on equal pay cases. &nbsp; &nbsp; Barrister Tanfield Chambers January 1998\u00a0\u2013 May 2001\u00a0(3 years 5 months) Barrister specialising in employment law and stress-related personal injury claims. I built up a very good practice based on discrimination, stress and bullying\/harassment claims. A number of my cases were reported in law reports and legal journals. &nbsp; Barrister Mitre House Chambers September 1997\u00a0\u2013 January 1998\u00a0(5 months) Barrister specialising in employment law and stress-related personal injury claims. I conducted mainly unfair dismissal claims as well as smaller discrimination claims. &nbsp; Barrister Cloisters Chambers, 1 Pump Court, Temple, London, EC4Y 7AA June 2001\u00a0\u2013 February 2011\u00a0(9 years 9 months) Barrister specialising in all aspects of employment law and stress at work claims. I represented clients in larger complex discrimination claims (such as Moira Stuart v BBC and Tansey v HSBC) as well as more standard unfair dismissal or breach of contract claims. I have tended to specialise in discrimination claims and stress and bullying\/harassment claims. Many clients approach me because of my experience in this area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.2.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Damian McCarthy: Relentless, focussed and outstanding results | Nationwide Employment Lawyers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"&nbsp; I have a reputation for two things: getting to the heart of a case quickly and fighting &quot;tooth and nail&quot; for my clients. 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