LUCY BONE

Lucy undertakes general commercial work with an emphasis on business protection and unlawful competition. Recent matters include:

• Gantrade Europe Limited v. Dudman (2012) QBD: represented the Defendant against allegations of fraud, breach of contract and fiduciary duty and monies had and received. The Defendant counterclaimed for non-payment of bonus. Listed for 4 day speedy trial (settled on eve of trial);
• Codemasters Software Limited v. Playground Games Limited (2010): led by Charles Samek QC in the preparation of a speedy trial acting for a major publisher of computer games where 18 employees had left and set up a competing business;
• Exova Limited v. Griffiths and others (2010): represented 2 of 5 Defendants against claims of conspiracy and springboard relief, listed for 5 day speedy trial;
• Re a Barrister (2010): represented a barrister in a sensitive dispute as to which party was liable for fees accrued in multi-party litigation involving solicitors and direct access clients;
• WCR Holdings Limited v. Steve Morris Associates Limited (2010): led by Charles Samek QC in a £multi-million construction dispute, representing owners in a claim of negligence against architects, structural engineers and construction company.

Lucy acts frequently on matters concerning allegations of breach of directors' duties including fiduciary duties. Recent and current experience includes:

• Gantrade Europe Limited v. Dudman (2012) QBD: represented the CEO of a petrochemical distributor against allegations of fraud, breach of contract and fiduciary duty and monies had and received. The Defendant counterclaimed that his bonus was payable despite his summary dismissal. Listed for 4 day speedy trial (settled on eve of trial);
• Clark v. (1) Gresham House and (2) Friars Management Ltd (2010): acted for the first Defendant in a claim of breach of employment contract, listed for 6 day trial in the Chancery Division but settled after Counsel-led mediation;
• Altecnic Limited v. Gizzi and others (2010): represented 3 directors accused of breaches of fiduciary and statutory duties, diversion of business and secret profit;
• Larrick Properties v. Boylan (2007): acted in High Court proceedings concerning diversion of a business opportunity and other alleged breaches of fiduciary duties by a director;
• Hinchliffe v. Pearl Insurance (2007): acted for employer in case which raised questions of the employer’s right to dismiss for redundancy where employee is in receipt of PHI payments.

Comprehensive experience of all aspects of unfair dismissal including Public Interest Disclosure dismissals. Frequently acts in cases concerning dismissals for redundancy, misconduct and performance related issues, and constructive dismissal. Lucy has acted for Claimants and Respondents in all areas of work. Particular experience of note includes:

• Webber v. NHS Direct (2013): appeared on appeal to EAT concerning the construction of a Pay Protection Policy and whether it amounted to compensation for loss of office;
• K+L Gates v. Edelman (2013): appeared for the appellant on appeal to EAT against preliminary ruling to permit the claim out of time;
• Wilson v. Praemium Services Limited (2013): acting for an investment management company in a whistleblowing claim involving alleged breaches of FSA regulatory requirements.
• Lodge v. Financial Times (2012): acted for the FT in a highly publicized case with evidence given by the Editor and several members of the Board.
• Rawson v. G4 Security (2010): acting for Respondent in case concerning application of unfair dismissal rights to military support workers in Afghanistan;
• Osborne v. Deutsche Bank (2009): advised and acted at appellate level for former trader seeking to recover a substantial payment in relation to a share scheme bonus, using the unlawful deductions jurisdiction;
• Chalvedon School v. NUT and NASUWT (2009): advised three schools intending to combine to become an Academy on the industrial relations implications of TUPE and the availability of injunctive relief against threatened strike action;

Wide experience of direct and indirect discrimination claims, including harassment. Has acted across all areas of work, and has regular experience of high value claims, in the public and private sectors.

• Pesa v. Morgan Stanley (2012): acted for the Claimant trader in a high-value sex and maternity discrimination complaint against this major bank.
• Nathwani v. University of the Arts London (2012): acted for the Respondent in a complaint of sex discrimination arising out of a personal relationship between senior managers.
• Dymond v. IBM (2010): acted for IBM in a claim for equal pay on the basis of like work and work of equal value, with substantial issues arising in relation to GMF.
• Eistrand v. JP Morgan (2009): acted for the Claimant in this high value case of sex discrimination and unfair dismissal, compromised at the doors of court;
• Broughton v. Brown Shipley (2009): acted for a European investment bank resisting allegations of sex discrimination arising on the Claimant’s return from maternity leave. Claim valued at £1.9 million;
• Stevenson v. Wachovia (2009): acted for an American investment bank against a white male Claimant alleging he was selected for redundancy ahead of a female Asian employee;
• Levin v. Towergroup Limited (2009): acted for the Claimant alleging that, being Jewish, he had been excluded from business development in the Middle East.

Lucy undertakes both claimant and respondent work, and has experience of a wide array of industries and business sectors, as well as public sector work. Clients include:

• Financial Sector: Browne Shipley; Wachovia; EA Gibsons; Nationwide Building Society; Welcome Financial Services Limited; Partnership Services Limited; PKF Financial; Riverbourne Limited; Praemium UK Limited; Hiscox;
• Government and Public Sector: University of the Arts London; Bradford MDC; Thanet District Council; Kent County Council; North Yorkshire Primary Care Trust; NHS Direct; London Development Agency
• Manufacturing and Construction: Intatec Limited; WCR Limited; BAM Nuttall Limited
• Media, Technology and Telecommunications: B Sky B; 3 Sixty Media (ITV); Bloomberg LLP; Nuance Telecommunications Limited; Sky Retail Stores Limited; IBM; Codemasters Limited; Qinetiq Limited; the Financial Times
• Retail and Consumer Services: Selfridges, Jigsaw, Sky Retail Stores; Rentokil;  J Sainsburys; Ludlow Thompson, Bective Leslie; Knight Frank; UPS Limited
• Individuals: Lucy is pleased to provide empathetic and effective representation to employees and high net worth individuals across a range of sectors. Lucy has particular experience acting against large firms and banks in high value discrimination cases, and representing individuals in team moves.