Jack Duffy

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].

Possessing a natural approachability that Clients appreciate, Counsel is able to combine effective communication in negotiation, and deliver robust, detailed advocacy in court, meaning Jack is well placed to assist in Matrimonial Finance matters.

Having acted in First Appointments, FDA’s and FDR’s, Counsel has proved adept at handling a range of circumstances including those involving foreign property.

Jack appreciates the emotional strain this process can have on Clients and is fully engaged in delivering pragmatic advice in order to achieve the best possible outcome. He always makes himself available for conferences to ensure the Client is fully supported throughout.

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]