Myles advises individuals and businesses on employment, HR, business immigration, and data protection matters. Myles delivers training and legal updates in these fields.

Myles has significant experience in employment tribunal litigation and associated work, undertaking his own advocacy where possible. Myles has a particular interest in discrimination claims and is recognised by the Legal 500 as a “Key Lawyer” for his employment tribunal work.

During his legal training, Myles acted as the point of contact for internal and external data protection compliance; he now regularly advises clients on their requirements under the GPDR and Data Protection Act 2018. Myles provides strategic advice to clients on the use of data rights in litigation.

Myles has a keen interest in Gaming and Sports Law, and regularly drafts publications in this area. Myles sits as an Independent Appeal Panel Chairperson for the Football Association of Wales, hearing cases throughout the Welsh football pyramid.

Expertise

  • Business Immigration
  • Disputes at work
  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures
  • Employment
  • Employment tribunal claims
  • GDPR
  • Information & Data Management
  • Settlement agreements
  • Post-termination restrictions
  • Discrimination
  • Whistleblowing
  • Data protection
  • Sports Law
  • Training
  • Sponsor license applications
  • Right-to-work checks
  • Immigration compliance requirements
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Recent work

British Bung Manufacturing Company Limited
Acting for Anthony Finn against British Bung Manufacturing Company Limited. Mr Finn was successful with claims for wrongful dismissal, unfair dismissal, and sex discrimination (harassment). This case established that referring to baldness could amount to harassment related to sex under the Equality Act 2010. 

FAW
Appointed to sit as a judicial member (Independent Appeal Panel Chairperson) for the Football Association of Wales. 

Sexual harassment case
Acting for a client in a sexual harassment and victimisation claim and achieving a near six figure settlement. 

NHS
Acting for a senior NHS surgeon in a high-profile whistleblowing claim and achieving a six-figure settlement at Final Hearing. 

P&O Ferries
Acting for employees of P&O Ferries in a bulk redundancy exercise. 

Employment Tribunal Claim
Acting in a complex employment tribunal claim involving disputed worker status, discrimination and whistleblowing against an international infrastructure company. Achieving an apology and significant settlement through Judicial Mediation. 

BMA
Bringing claims for doctors through Capital Law’s BMA Member Services contract. 

Intergrated Care Board
Acting against an Intergrated Care Board in a successful claim and settlement for deemed employment status and unfair dismissal.
 

Redundancy
Acting for a client in successfully appealing a redundancy/suitable alternative employment offer and re-negotiating a £230,000 contractual redundancy payment. 

University of Wales Trinity St David’s
Lecturing for University of Wales Trinity St David’s Advanced Application of Employment Law module. 

Languages

  • French

 

 

Testimonials

  • Services and conduct to provide quality advice, guidance and support has been professional, timely and courteous throughout. My Solicitor – Myles Thomas – has been exemplary in representing me. I would highly recommend him.

    Private client