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title: Paul O'Callaghan | Specialist Employment Law Barrister | Expert in Civil Disputes & Discrimination
description: Paul is a specialist employment law barrister with over 15 years of experience handling employment disputes, discrimination claims, and professional regulatory matters.
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###### Employment Law Barrister | 15+ years experience

# Paul O'Callaghan

Paul is a specialist commercial, personal injury, employment and regulatory barrister. He accepts instructions relating to a broad range of civil disputes and is equally at home representing clients in the Employment Tribunal and before regulatory panels as the County Court and High Court.

Paul represented Team GB at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and is known for his strong work ethic and commitment to delivering a high standard of service to his clients. He is happy to accept instructions to advise and represent clients in relation to matters involving aviation and aircraft.

## Biography

Paul is a specialist employment law barrister and a member of the Employment Lawyers Association. He has a national practice encompassing the full range of employment law issues including, but not limited to:

- Unfair Dismissal
- Constructive Dismissal
- Wrongful Dismissal
- Discrimination of all kinds
- Equal Pay
- Whistleblowing
- Flexible Working
- Redundancy
- Breach of contract claims in the County Court and High Court

Paul regularly appears at tribunals nationwide but he prides himself on a conciliatory approach to employment disputes and he is pleased to say that the vast majority of cases that he deals with settle amicably without the need for a hearing which ultimately saves the parties time and costs. Paul's employment work is generally split at 75% Claimant and 25% Respondent.

Paul 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.

Paul has accrued extensive experience of the law surrounding discrimination, equality of opportunities, and equal treatment at work from his employment practice. He is equally happy to advise and represent clients in relation to civil discrimination claims heard in the County Court as in the Employment Tribunal.

In addition to his busy employment law practice, Paul deals with professional regulatory/disciplinary matters (primarily in the sporting, legal and healthcare sectors).

He also accepts instructions to advise and represent clients in relation to discrimination proceedings being handled by the civil courts in addition to the Employment Tribunal, including discrimination claims against educational institutions.

## Professional qualifications and associations

- Called to the Bar in 2008
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## Contact Paul

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