Marks & Spencer plc v Williams-Ryan

Represented Marks & Spencer in the EAT and Court of Appeal in an appeal concerning unfair dismissal time limits and whether it was “reasonably practicable” for the Claimant to bring her claim within 3 months of termination of her employment.  This case was significant in establishing that section 111(2)(b) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 should be given a liberal interpretation in favour of the employee, and that the focus in determining whether it is reasonably practicable to bring a claim should be on the state of mind of the employee.