In a legally innovative matter, we advised a consultant at a global advisory firm who suffered catastrophic and life-changing ill-health and was then dismissed for redundancy without any consultation, warning or notice. Despite prior denials of time off for medical appointments exacerbating her condition, we argued that the absence of collective consultation constituted disability discrimination, entitling her to claim compensation for the loss of a valuable permanent health insurance benefit. Through strategic negotiation, we secured a confidential settlement.

The team of BDBF lawyers acting in this case was Claire Dawson and Blair Wassman.