David Temkin
Practice
David has a growing practice in Employment Law. David acts for both claimants and respondents. He has appeared in Employment Tribunals in the North West and around the country.
His background in crime and common law has equipped him with a wealth of advocacy experience ideal for the Employment Tribunal.
He prides himself on thorough preparation and attention to detail. He particularly welcomes instructions requiring research and written advice.
David has particular experience in:
• Unfair and constructive dismissal
• Redundancy
• Discrimination claims
• Disciplinary proceedings
• Parental employment rights
• Wage disputes
• Holiday Pay claims
• Whistleblowing
Education
Oxford University, BA Hons, Modern History, 1991-1994
Open University, Post-Graduate Certificate in Education, 1995
City University, Graduate Diploma in Law, 1997-8
Inns of Court School of Law, Bar Vocational Course, 1998-9
Pre-Bar Employment
1995-97 – History Teacher, Oakham School, Rutland
Inn
Inner Temple
At the Bar
2008 – Exchange Chambers, Manchester
2000 – 2008 – Peel Court Chambers, Manchester
Responsibilities
Part-time Lecturer in Advocacy at the Bar Vocational Course, Manchester Metropolitan University
Trainer on courses for Expert Witnesses, London and Leeds
Junior of the Northern Circuit in 2003
Interests
Travel Writing (past winner of The Times Newspaper/Thompson Holidays Young Travel Writer of the Year)
Drumming
