Qualified in 1991
Dual-qualified at the English and Nigerian Bar, Chima is a highly experienced barrister with international legal expertise. Chima specialises in employment, family, commercial and public law and has extensive experience representing clients in complex cases in the English High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Employment Appeals Tribunal.
Chima has extensive experience drafting pleadings, advising on merits and providing representation in Employment Tribunal claims concerning:
Discrimination (sex, race, disability)
Harassment
Victimisation
Unfair dismissal
Breach of contract
Whistleblowing
TUPE
He is highly skilled in drafting complex grounds of complaint in harassment, victimisation and discrimination claims. His Respondent work includes drafting persuasive grounds of resistance in unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, as well as providing clear advice to clients on case strategy. Chima is consistently praised by clients for his meticulous preparation, tactful advocacy style, skilful cross-examination techniques and ability to simplify complex legal issues.
Chima regularly appears at tribunals but he prides himself on a conciliatory approach to employment disputes and the majority of cases that he deals with settle without the need for a hearing. He offers advice in writing, conference and by telephone as well as assistance with disciplinary and grievance procedures, document drafting and advocacy at interim and final hearings.
Called to the Bar in 1991
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