Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Roscoe Fernandes: The young Lawyer based in U.K.


UK: Roscoe Fernandes: Lawyer of the week

17 April, 2007: The Times (UK). Roscoe Fernandes, a senior solicitor at Freeth Cartwright LLP, the Nottingham firm, acted for Anna Coulombeau, who won one of the first tribunal cases involving adoption rights. Excerpts from the interview: What was your worst day as a lawyer? Probably being told early on as a trainee that it may be wise for me to consider Plan B, which was to become a restaurateur … Who has been the most influential person in your life? A close family friend who suddenly passed away in 2001 just before my graduation from the University of Nottingham … For text of the Times article, 461 words, http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/article1660003.ece

See also: WebIT. Landmark Ruling In First Ever Adoption Leave Dismissal Case.
http://www.webitpr.com/release_detail.asp?ReleaseID=5395

Roscoe Fernandes was born in Reading, UK in 1980, the son of Manuel Douglas Ignatius Fernandes and Priscilla Augusta Ora Fernandes who were both born in Zanzibar. He is the brother of Daniel and Tracy who were born in Brighton. He traces his Goan roots to Nuvem (mother) and Raia (father). Roscoe studied at Reading School and the University of Nottingham, and currently resides in Nottingham. His hobbies are Badminton, walking, cinema, theatre, dining out.

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Lawyer of the week: Roscoe Fernandes
Linda Tsang
Roscoe Fernandes, a senior solicitor at Freeth Cartwright LLP, the Nottingham firm, acted for Anna Coulombeau, who won one of the first tribunal cases involving adoption rights. She was unfairly dismissed by Enterprise Rent-a-Car UK Ltd after her expressed intention to take adoption leave. The tribunal also found that she was discriminated against on the ground of her sex, and awarded compensation for unfair dismissal and an award for injury to feelings for the sex discrimination.

What were the challenges in this case and the implications?

When I was first approached by Anna, it was evident that she had been dismissed because she was intending to adopt, but there was no documentary evidence that that was the reason for dismissal. The whole case hinged on the tribunal deciding in our favour on the basis of oral evidence given by the witnesses. It is always more difficult where there are no documents to back up what you are asserting. The implications for Anna were serious — she wanted to clear her name by showing that the real reason for her dismissal was because she intended to take adoption leave. A finding that her intention to adopt was the real reason for dismissal made her dismissal automatically unfair.

What was your worst day as a lawyer?

Probably being told early on as a trainee that it may be wise for me to consider Plan B, which was to become a restaurateur.

What was your most memorable experience as a lawyer?

Without a doubt watching the tears of joy roll down the face of Anna Coulombeau when I told her that all of her limbs of complaint had been decided in her favour by the employment tribunal.

Who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

A close family friend who suddenly passed away in 2001 just before my graduation from the University of Nottingham. She was always very supportive of my goals and aspirations, even when I questioned whether or not the law was the correct route for me.

Why did you become a lawyer?

I did not have the stomach to become a doctor. Seriously, the real reason was because I wanted to work closely with people and feel that I was making a difference to their lives, even though this sounds rather clichéd.

What would be your advice to anybody wanting a career in law?

Work hard, play hard and you will get to where you want to be.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

Hopefully as an equity partner in this firm (if I haven’t bought a restaurant by then).

l_tsang@hotmail.com

(Info: courtesy: Goan Voice UK)

Nuvem Feast Celebrations !!

Nuvem Feast in London - 5th November 2006


Village of Nuvem
celebrate the Feast of Mae Dos Pobres
(Mother of the Poor)
on Sunday, 5th November 2006
Holy Mass at 12:30 p.m.

Followed by Social Gathering
at Berths Grammar School, Hartford Road, Bexley, Kent DA5 1NE
(On A2 AT BLACK PRINCE INTERCHANGE/JUNCTION)
Music by: Eclipse + Disco

For more info, please contact:
Johnson Carvalho 0208-303-5822 Hilary Fernandes 0208-317-1966
Marcus Fernandes 01932-781221 Francis Clemente 0208-310-0559
Jack Carvalho 0208-317-7686 Orlando Braganza 01932-269476
Greg Carvalho 01245-261302

The feast of Mae Dos Pobres in London is celebrated by Eliza Pacheco.

The popular Nuvem feast is celebrated worldwide including U.K. and Kuwait
on the same day in Goa by the Nuvem Parishioners.

Link:
http://mathew.aminus3.com/archive/art-culture-photos.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/11092
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Location of Nuvem Parish Church and other highlights of Nuvem Village:
http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=15307949&x=73946210&z=18&l=0&m=a
(Info source: www.goa-world.com)

[Forwarded by: Greg Carvalho greg@... (Murda Pequeno-Nuvem)
Thanks to Lino Fernandes linofernandes2003@... ]

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Sun. 5 Nov. 2006:
Nuvem Feast. Beths Grammar School, Hartford Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1NE, off A2 at Black Prince Junction. Contact Greg Carvalho 01245 261302, greg@god.co.uk Johnson Carvalho 0208 303 5822.


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NUVEM FAIR RESTRICTIONS: The fair for the feast of Mae dos Pobres at Nuvem
will be restricted to three days this year, according to a press release
issued by President of Confraria de Mae dos Pobres, Nuvem, Roque Cardozo.
The fair, which will run from November 7 to 9, 2004 will also not be allowed to
be set up in front of the church this year. The feast will be celebrated on
November 7. (H)

CHARISMATIC CONVENTION: The First National Konkani Catholic Charismatic
Convention will be held at Carmel grounds, Nuvem, from November 11 to 14, 2004.
The convention recognized by the Catholic Bishops Conference of India, is
expected to draw over 18,000 devotees from various parts of the State. (H)

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Navjyothi Rehabilitation Centre - Nuvem

Navjyothi Rehabilitation Centre

Address:

Sisters Adores,
Belloy, Nuvem, Salcete
Goa - 403 604