Whether or not an employee meets the legal definition of a disabled person is a crucial starting point in any disability discrimination case. Under section 6 of the Equality Act 2010, a person is considered disabled if they have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial, long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out day-to-day activities.
Continue ReadingIt’s a basic requirement when claiming employment rights that the claimant is, in fact, an employee of the respondent. But sometimes, especially in the context of care, the lines can be blurred. A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in Scully v Northamptonshire County Council clarifies the distinction between care funding arrangements and employment relationships.
Continue ReadingFor HR teams in international businesses, one tricky question is whether UK employment tribunals can hear claims against colleagues who live and work overseas. A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision offers some helpful clarity.
Continue ReadingA claim of ‘one rule for them; one rule for everyone else’ was recently heard in the Birmingham Employment Tribunal. In Burns v Gitpod, the Claimant was sacked after getting drunk and allegedly falling asleep in a sauna on a work trip.
Continue ReadingConstructive dismissal occurs when an employee resigns due to intolerable working conditions created by their employer or fundamental changes to their contract, meaning that their employment has become untenable.
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Paralegal
Megan Boyle joined Bermans in February 2025 and is a Paralegal in our Insolvency Team.
Megan supports the team across a broad spectrum of both corporate and personal insolvency matters, encompassing a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, reflecting the diverse nature of the cases we handle.
Her experience includes assisting the solicitors with a wide range of tasks, such as:
She has an Undergraduate degree in Spanish and Business (BA) and has also completed a Law conversion course. Megan then went onto complete a Masters in law (LLM). She is currently undertaking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
Outside of work Megan enjoys walking, pilates and travelling and is a Manchester City supporter.
E: Megan.Boyle@bermans.co.uk
T: 0161 388 5660
Richard Riley
Richard Riley joined Bermans in March 2025 and is a Partner and Head of Commercial. We spoke to him to learn more about him and his work.
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Mike Carter joined Bermans in January 2025 and is a Partner in our Litigation team. We spoke to him to learn more about him and his work.
Bermans have recently created a new practice area – ‘Creditor Services’ – this will allow Bermans to satisfy all clients’ recovery needs from one specialist practice area.
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SolicitorCosmin Armene joined Bermans in May 2025 and is a Solicitor in our Property team.
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