This matter was factually complex, as it was across 2 jurisdictions and involved claims inside and outside of the employment tribunal forum.
Prior to ARAG Law involvement, the matter had already attracted attention and been reported in the industry press. There was a lot of focus and pressure on the college, and the individual involved was extremely challenging and demanding, having adopted a very ruthless and aggressive approach to the litigation.
Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your hard work and commitment it was and is very much appreciated. I am very happy with service received and for guidance throughout the case.
An extensive DSAR request was made, as well as several complaints that there was further disclosure and threats that the college was not following their obligations. There were also detailed and comprehensive complaints to the ICO and 22 lever arch files of disclosure.
The matter required the college to make many adjustments to their accounting report to their auditor and also a report to the FSA, which generated further threats from the individual.
The litigation was incredibly protracted, as the individual was seeking remedies that were exaggerated and unreasonable. It appeared as the motivation behind the litigation was more to cause damage to the college and the people the individual had a personal grievance with.
The matter lasted 15 months and took the individuals involved at the college considerable time and patience to deal with. It was deeply frustrating for them, as they wanted to focus their energies on the college. They were also deeply upset by the way they perceived the individual had behaved.
It was a pleasure endorsing you. You did an excellent job for us, which created a win-win in the end. So thank you. We have moved on and are doing great things to move the college forward.
The case was compromised due to risks within the litigation. ARAG Law provided this advice in a sensitive way and was received due to the nature of the relationship fostered with the college throughout the case.
ARAG Law worked with the college to reach a resolution that was acceptable to them and ensured that the legal expenses insurance policy contributed £35k towards the final settlement.
The matter was difficult for the college involved, and they had to accept a resolution which felt morally wrong to them, but which they knew was in the better interests of the college.
The compromise brought the dispute to a close and enabled them to move forward and focus their energies back on the success of the college.