Jack Duffy

Jack has represented a defendant in Cardiff Crown Court following allegations of Common Assault, Disclosing Private Sexual Images and Controlling and Coercive behaviour of which he was acquitted.

Jack has received the benefit of a CPS secondment and he has prosecuted in multiple trials in the Magistrates Court. He has also prosecuted and defended in Crown Court Appeal hearings.

During pupillage he was supervised by Charles Row and James Tucker, Jack observed criminal trials in many areas including sexual offences, assaults, drug offences and fraud.

Operation Baghrash [Bristol Crown Court] 2019

Jack acted as a led junior for the second defendant in a Seven-handed conspiracy to defraud the NHS and DoH in relation to tenders made for building projects. After over 7 weeks of trial his client was acquitted.

Jack has dealt with a wide range of Employment matters, handling cases through from Advice to Final Hearings.

He has experience representing both the Respondent and Claimant in multiple-day tribunal hearings. This has included cases involving unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, age and sex discrimination.

Counsel is adept at identifying the issues in a case swiftly and is confident in applying the law to give practical advice on the best path forward. He liaises well with those instructing and is always happy to have an initial call or conference to discuss a case.

Recent instruction (2020 – March 2021):

Represented a College in an unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claim after the Claimant was dismissed for sexual misconduct arising from accusations by female learners – T v GLM [2021]

7-day hearing representing a Claimant who made numerous claims of public interest disclosure detriments – WR v CIS [2020].

Successfully represented a Claimant who brought claims of unfair dismissal against the Fire and Rescue Service – DP v DWFRS [2020].

Successfully represented a Respondent, who provides care homes and supported living services, against claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination – JB v SCG [2020].

Represented a Claimant in bringing claims for unfair dismissal, automatically unfair dismissal and public interest disclosure detriments, successfully proving unfair dismissal – G v RAEF [2020].

Successfully represented a Claimant who brought a constructive unfair dismissal claim as the employed clerk of a parish council following mistreatment by the Chairman – C v SIPC [2020]

Counsel has been regularly instructed in Care hearings, from First Appointments and EPO’s through to multi-day Final Hearings. His manner with clients, giving calm, considered, compassionate advice has gained him compliments as he assists vulnerable and emotional clients throughout proceedings. These communication skills also ensure Jack stands out as an Advocate who is able to liaise well with those instructing, but also other parties in the case.

Beyond Care matters, Counsel also has experience in Private Law proceedings and in contested Child Arrangement Orders. Jack has represented Clients in non-molestation hearings, both Ex-Parte and Return Dates, realising the huge importance these matters have on the well-being of those involved.

Recent instruction (2020 – March 2021):

Instructed to represent an intervener in a 15-day fact finding hearing in Public Law proceedings – Re: TG [2021].

Representing a Mother following concurrent criminal proceedings in relation to CSE in Public Law proceedings including a 5 day fact finding hearing [2021].

Representing a Father who is deaf and requires the assistance of intermediaries and BSL interpreters in Public Law proceedings – Re: D [2021].

Represented a Mother in a fact finding hearing in relation to eight allegations of physical, emotional, financial and sexual abuse perpetrated by her husband and husband’s family. The hearing required two interpreters, including an interpreter fluent in Bengali (Sylheti), and involved complicated issues in relation to immigration. The eight allegations were found to be proven – H v H [2020].

5-day hearing representing a Mother in Public Law proceedings following allegations of neglect and physical abuse – Re: O [2020].

5-day hearing representing a Father in Public Law proceedings contesting the Local Authority Care Plan seeking adoption following allegations of domestic violence and drug abuse– Re: H [2020].

Jack has had further experience in Stage 3 hearings, Road Traffic Accidents, Small Claims and Credit Hire cases.

Since being on his feet he has represented clients at Infant Approval, MOJ Stage 3 Assessment hearings and Small Claim Track Trials in relation to Credit Hire.