Amy Rollings

Employment

Amy is forging a broad practice in Employment Law with Sports Law. She advises and appears on behalf of Claimants and Respondents in preliminary, one-day and multi-day Employment Tribunal hearings, as well as contractual disputes in the civil courts.

In 2021-2022, Amy undertook an 8-month secondment with a City Law firm whilst pregnant with her second child. This involved dealing with various technical aspects of a multi-million pound equal pay claim.

Examples of recent cases and matters include:

Jurisdiction

– F v M City Council successfully representing the Respondent in a preliminary hearing on jurisdiction.

Discrimination

– AT v CG successfully representing the Respondent in a three-day constructive dismissal and disability discrimination claim.

– SJ v MHP representing the Respondent in a three-day disability discrimination claim.

– SG v N representing the Claimant in a three-day pregnancy/sex discrimination claim (awaiting Judgment)

– SO v S UK LTD successfully representing the Respondent in a 3 day sex and race discrimination claim.

– D v Y representing the Claimant in a two-day constructive dismissal and pregnancy related discrimination claim;

– D v T representing the Claimant in an unfair dismissal, breach of contract, unpaid wages and pregnancy related discrimination claim.

Appeals

– P v CD successfully opposing an application for reconsideration of judgment

Judicial Mediations/Unlawful Deduction from Wages Claims

– MC v V Capital Markets (2018) represent the Claimant, a financial broker, in a judicial mediation against the Respondent for unlawful deductions from his wages.

– JW v H representing the Respondent in a claim for unfair dismissal and payment of company bonus.

Whistleblowing

– MP v CD successfully representing the Respondent in a two-day whistleblowing case involving allegations of 13 protected disclosures

Unfair/Constructive Dismissal

– H v PS (2019) Representing the Respondent, a charity, in a claim of Constructive Dismissal arising out of the recruitment of a new CEO.

– MS v A successfully representing the Respondent, in an Unfair Dismissal claim. The Claimant was dismissed for gross misconduct as a result of staging an accident that enabled him to have several weeks off sick.

– D v Y representing the Claimant in a two-day constructive dismissal and pregnancy related discrimination claim;

– E v H representing the Claimant in a two-day unfair dismissal and breach of contract claim

Before joining Chambers, Amy gained significant experience in employment law matters whilst working for Gerard McDermott KC in cases relating to the Working Time Directive, Equal Pay and Constructive Dismissal.

Inquests and Public Inquiries

Amy is an experienced Inquest advocate. She has acted in difficult inquests ranging from fatal accident claims to death in custody. She has considerable experience in prison claims. Her Coroner’s Court experience covers the full spectrum of work ranging from pre-inquest reviews to multi-day/week inquests.

Amy’s first interest in coronial law began as a University student when she volunteered at Manchester Coroner’s Court assisting with the preliminary investigations into PC Ian Terry’s death, during Police firearms training.

Examples of other recent cases and matters include:

Inquests

Inquest touching upon the death of AJ, a prisoner at HMP Garth, Preston Coroner’s Court (before HM Senior Coroner, Dr James Adeley). Amy represented the family in this Article 2 four-week Inquest. The deceased died as a result of death by hanging. Due to incidents of violent bullying, he had been placed on a specialist wing. He was monitored under the ACCT system. However, prior to his death he was placed in his cell as a segregated “Rule 53” prisoner without any attempt to follow the correct procedures, including a mental health assessment. He was left in his cell for 34 hours without access to a shower and vital anti-psychotic medication. The Jury returned the rare and serious conclusion that “gross failure by neglect” on the part of the prison service contributed to his death and it could have been prevented.

Inquest touching upon the death of David Faulkner, Stockport Coroner’s Court. Amy represented the family in his Article 2 Inquest. The deceased died as a result of a serious road traffic collision with a stolen vehicle which was involved in a police chase. During the chase, the driver of the stolen vehicle decided to drive the wrong way down the motorway, wherein he collided with the deceased’s vehicle, at speeds in excess of 120mph. The Coroner concluded that Police failings did not cause the crash but there was cause for concern in relation to handing over command and control.

Inquest touching upon the death of Stephen Digney, Warrington Coroner’s Court. The Deceased had been admitted into hospital for a gallbladder operation and died as a result of sepsis. Important sepsis markers had been missed. Attendance at the Pre-Inquest Review and the Inquest, including cross-examination of those in charge of the deceased’s care. The coroner recorded an open verdict.

Inquest touching upon the death of M. Kahan: The deceased was fatally stabbed on his way to get bagels for breakfast by a man with a long and complex history of schizophrenia. He had recently been discharged from a secure mental health unit. The coroner recorded an open verdict.

Inquest touching upon into the deaths of Amnar Ingar, Mohamed and Patel (acting on behalf of Aviva Insurance): Inquest at Leicester Town Hall into the deaths of three males who were killed in a road traffic collision. The contemporaneous evidence led the coroner to conclude – in an open verdict – that nitrous oxide had been used by the deceased driver.

Inquest touching upon the the death of M. Collins: Inquest into the death of M. Collins who died as a result of falling in a care home.

Personal Injury

Amy enjoys a mixed personal injury practice, which involves regularly acting for both Claimants and Defendants. She has a particular interest and specialism in claims involving accidents abroad.

Amy’s personal injury practice is focused towards multi-track litigation. She enjoys advising, drafting and appearing in court in relation to applications, case management conferences (including CCMCs) and trials. Amy is conversant with the relevant common law and EU framework in respect of disputes relating to jurisdiction and has considerable experience of handling PI claims against foreign insurers involving Claimants injured outside of the UK.

Amy is adept at handling high value litigation in claims exceeding £100,000. This specifically relates to the following areas:

– Acquired brain injury claims, particularly Post Concussion Syndrome cases and mild to moderate brain injury claims
– Chronic pain involving the full spectrum of pain cases including CRPS Types I and II, neuralgic pain, nociceptive pain, somatoform pain disorders, factitious disorders, and pain conditions involving treatment by spinal cord stimulator.
– Fatal Accident cases including representation at Inquests with expertise in Coronial Law
– Amputation claims (traumatic and elective) involving amputation to the fingers of the hand and/foot
– Clinical negligence claims, particularly delay in cancer treatment

Amy is a trial lawyer. She has conducted Fast Track and Multi-Track fraud trials involving ghost passengers, low-velocity impact claims, exaggeration of injury and/or damages and false accounting. She is fully conversant with insurance law principles.

Brain Injury/Post-Concussion Syndrome

AR v WP (2018) Amy was led by Chris Melton KC in a claim involving a minor who was struck by a vehicle which was travelling at 35 mph causing significant brain injury and internal injuries (including gynaecological injuries).

JW v DM Amy was led by Gerard McDermott KC in a claim involving a cyclist who suffered a catastrophic brain injury and spinal cord injury. The claim settled prior to trial, for £2 million.

GO v TK – Post-Concussion Syndrome claim concerning a woman who was injured in an RTA. She also sustained mild orthopaedic injuries and eye injuries. Serious and complex issues surrounding causation which resulted in the eventual settlement in the sum of £100,000. Initially, the first medical expert confined all the Claimant’s injuries to a 12 month prognosis, limiting the value to under £25,000.

CW v A (ongoing) – Serious RTC resulting in a middle aged woman sustaining orthopaedic injuries and post-concussion syndrome, which remain ongoing. SW v DNS (ongoing) Acting for the Claimant in a fall at height resulting in a moderate brain injury.

CS v JM (ongoing). Acting for the Claimant – a young man – in a serious RTC wherein he sustained serious and complex hip injuries and a mild brain injury, resulting in the cessation of his chosen career.

Catastrophic Orthopaedic Injuries

RR v U (2019) Led by Gerard McDermott KC in a claim involving significant injury to the Claimant’s right knee which resulted in damage to the MCL and PCL ligaments. Matters were complicated by ligament surgery, which caused saphenous nerve injury. Amy represented the Claimant at the CCMC and JSM (the latter with Mr McDermott). She also drafted the Particulars of Claim and Schedule of Loss. The claim settled for £550,000. It was pleaded at £1.2 million.

BG v A (2017-ongoing) Led by Gerard McDermott QC in a claim involving a crush injury to the foot, resulting in chronic pain, depression and possible foot amputation. Amy drafted the Schedule of Loss and Particulars of Claim in 2017. She represented the Claimant at CCMC’s and applications, whilst re-drafting the Schedule (2019) and assisted Mr McDermott with the conferences with the experts. EW v Harrington – Amy acted for the Claimant in an accident at work, wherein he was crushed by a bull. There were complex issues of causation, arising out of a second accident. The claim ultimately settled for £57,500.

CW v KSS – Amy acted for the Claimant in an accident in a nightclub wherein the Claimant severely lacerated her knee, which caused a 60% division in her patella tendon and severe permanent scarring. Complex issues in relation to loss of chance of her career. Amy dealt with the claim from its inception, including conferences with experts, drafting pleadings and advising on Part 36 Offers

Product Liability

Network Rail v (1) Associated Utility Supplies (2) (Custom Composites Limited) representing D1 in a contribution claim in respect of the a prior settlement in relation to a defective piece of work equipment which caused serious injury on the railway (the claim had been brought under s.3(1) of the Consumer Protection Act.)

Clinical Negligence

Inquest into the death of Stephen Digney, Warrington Coroner’s Court. Deceased had been admitted into hospital for a gallbladder operation and died as a result of sepsis. Important sepsis markers had been missed. Attendance at the Pre-Inquest Review and the Inquest, including cross-examination of those in charge of the deceased’s care. The coroner recorded an open verdict. FC v NHS Delay in cancer diagnosis (osteoid osteoma) resulting in prolonged pain and complications in treatment.

Fraud

M v Aviva. Preston County Court (2018) Acting for the Defendant in a three-day multitrack claim before His Honour Judge Butler. It involved phantom passenger allegations, exaggeration of whiplash injury and issues surrounding the fabrication of evidence.

KM v Thomas Cook (2019) Before HHJ Owen KC representing the Defendant. The Judge found that the Claimant, a serving Police Officer was fundamentally dishonest in relation to her holiday sickness claim.

Publications

“Wish you weren’t here: Quantifying Holiday Claims” Personal Injury Law Journal, 2-part article, co-authored with Kirsty McKinlay.

“Part II: Holidays from Hell” Personal Injury Law Journal [February 2018]

Amy is the current author of the APIL chapter on Schedules of Loss and Counter Schedules.

Appointments

Chair of the Employment and Discrimination Tribunal in Guernsey (2024)

Associations

Personal Injuries Bar Association

Education

MPhil (Medical Law) University of Manchester

LLB, University of Manchester

BPTC, Nottingham Law School

Awards

South Eastern Circuit Scholarship (Advocacy Course), Florida (2019)

Pegasus Trust Scholar (Inner Temple), Hong Kong (2016)

Middle Temple Harmsworth Scholar (2012)

Zhejiang University, Study China Scholarship

Prescribed Information

Ms Amy Rollings is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Ms Amy Rollings can be found here.

Ms Amy Rollings’ clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that she provides. Their contact details can be found here.  It is most common for Ms Rollings to undertake Court or Tribunal services for a brief fee plus refresher days. For advisory work, paperwork and conferences it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate. Conditional Fee Agreements will be considered in cases with favourable prospects of success. Ms Rollings will typically return paperwork within 14 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate.