Libby Gissing

solicitor apprentice

Southampton
healthcare litigation
l.gissing@hempsons.co.uk
0238 098 3003

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Libby graduated from the University of Sussex with an LLB Law Degree in 2022.

Prior to joining Hempsons, Libby worked as a legal assistant within the commercial property department of a high street law firm, where she provided legal support to fee earners and carried out administrative tasks.

Libby joined Hempsons as a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice in 2023. As part of Libby’s apprenticeship, she is studying for the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE) and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice with BPP University. Libby is due to complete her apprenticeship and qualify in 2026.

Libby has undertaken seats in the following departments:

Real Estate
Regulatory and Crime
Corporate Commercial
Employment

Qualifications

LLB law degree (2022)

Employment Appeal Tribunal case study: Stedman -v- Haven Leisure Ltd 2025
8 September 2025
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (the “EAT”) has recently considered an appeal regarding disability status under section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 (“the Act”). This case serves as an important reminder of the principles the Employment Tribunal (“ET”) must consider when assessing disability under the Act.

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Court of Appeal case study: Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council
9 April 2025
In a recent Court of Appeal decision, it was confirmed that external job applicants are not protected under the Employment Rights Act (ERA) for whistleblowing, unlike NHS applicants. This ruling stems from the case of Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council, where the claimant argued that her whistleblowing disclosures should grant her protection similar to that of NHS job applicants.

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Hewston v Ofsted
27 March 2025
Employee could not be expected to know that single incident involving pupil would warrant dismissal.

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What does the Procurement Act 2023 mean for the Provider Selection Regime?
12 February 2025
With the go live of the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") fast approaching this month (24/2/2025), it is important that contracting authorities understand what the Act means for procurements under the Health Care Service (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (the "PSR").

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NHS

Clinical governance

Clinical negligence

Healthcare and medical law

Libby Gissing

Libby Gissing

Qualifications

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Employment Appeal Tribunal case study: Stedman -v- Haven Leisure Ltd 2025

Court of Appeal case study: Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council

Hewston v Ofsted

What does the Procurement Act 2023 mean for the Provider Selection Regime?

Sectors

Services