Méabh McGee

Méabh has attended on a range of Employment matters both in person and remotely, including cases involving unfair dismissal, breach of contract, disability, sex and race discrimination.

Displaying a maturity in her work, she ensures clients are at ease and understanding of the process and are fully represented. The confidence in her advocacy stems from her detailed preparation. She has experience of representing both Respondent and Claimant in multiple-day tribunal hearings and has successfully represented parties at Judicial Mediation.

Méabh’s written work has earned her excellent feedback for both the strength and detail of her drafting and her ability to fulfil instructions within tight deadlines.

Méabh often delivers training to Solicitors’ firms. Recent topics have included claims under section 15 of the Equality Act 2010, employment status and rights of civil servants and legal privilege.

Recent cases include:

• Successfully representing 2 Claimants in a 3-day constructive unfair dismissal case
• Defending an unfair dismissal claim on behalf of a small family-run business. The Tribunal found in favour of the Respondent and the claim was dismissed
• Successfully defending claims of constructive unfair dismissal, direct disability discrimination, failure to make reasonable adjustments and harassment for a small charity
• Successfully representing a Respondent in a 5-day final hearing. The Respondent faced multiple allegations of discrimination, harassment and victimisation
• Successfully representing a Claimant in a contractual dispute over notice period
• Successfully representing a Claimant in claims for unfair dismissal, automatic unfair dismissal and detrimental treatment pursuant to section 47B Employment Rights Act 1996
• Successfully striking out a claim brought against a Solicitors’ firm

Acting for both Defence and Prosecution, Méabh has excelled in both the Magistrates and Crown Court settings.

Her ability to synthesise detailed briefs into clear arguments has rightly earned her numerous repeat instructions.

Those instructing view her as a calm, clear voice in the court room.

Méabh is a Grade 2 prosecutor on the CPS General Crime panel.

Recent instructions include:

• Securing convictions in a trial concerning offences of sexual assault and exposure
• Successfully defending a client faced with serious assault charges against his previous partner, which involved the cross-examination of multiple witnesses
• Persuaded the court to accept a client’s basis of plea at a Newton Hearing following allegations of serious domestic violence
• Prosecuting a drug driving offence and successfully resisting an abuse of process argument
• Securing convictions in a trial concerning a driving offence, which included the cross examination of a defence expert on a complex matter
• Persuaded the court that a financial penalty was appropriate in a case involving assault against an emergency worker. The court accepted there was exceptional personal mitigation to justify a financial penalty
• Representing a client facing a charge of failing to provide a specimen whose defence of reasonable excuse was accepted and resulted in a not guilty verdict
• Successfully persuaded the court to make a suspended sentence order in a case where the Defendant was charged with multiple counts of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs on separate occasions. The court accepted that there was exceptional personal mitigation justifying a sentence aimed at rehabilitating the Defendant

Méabh has been instructed in public law children cases from first appointments to multi-day Final Hearings. Méabh’s exemplary client care skills and determined advocacy stand her in good stead in Family Law. Méabh has been instructed in multiple cases where a client benefits from the assistance of advocates and intermediaries.

Méabh also has experience in private law proceedings and is regularly instructed in contested Child Arrangement Orders.

Recent cases include:

• Representing a Father in a final 5-day hearing during care proceedings
• Acting for a vulnerable Mother in a fact-finding hearing concerning multiple allegations of domestic violence
• Representing a Mother during care proceedings involving Deprivation of Liberty orders

Possessing strong research skills ensures Méabh tackles unusual, niche cases with a ‘no stone unturned’ approach. Counsel is open to instruction in a range of property and contract disputes.

Recent instructions include:

• Landlord and Tenant dispute regarding the protection of a tenancy deposit
• Advising a Defendant on a counterclaim for damages arising from the Claimant’s defective work
• Advising a Landlord on prospects of gaining possession of a property under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988
• Advising and drafting particulars of claim for a company alleging breach of contract

Méabh has been instructed for multiple different professionals in Employment matters, including Solicitors, healthcare professionals and teachers, and has experience of representing clients before regulatory bodies accused of professional misconduct.

Recently, Méabh has successfully represented a social worker where a finding of no misconduct on their part was made.

During pupillage Méabh shadowed Dr David Thomas giving her a solid grounding in this area.

The strength of her drafting means Méabh is an ideal choice for advice on Prospects and on Quantum.

Méabh has been instructed to provide advice on liability and quantum and has received multiple instructions to represent individuals at Stage 3 hearings.