Oxford Immune Algoritmics

Case Summary

Mrs M Lea applied for interim relief in a whistleblowing claim against Oxford Immune Algoritmics. The tribunal refused the application on the basis that the claimant had not established that it was likely she would succeed at a full hearing in proving she was dismissed for making a protected disclosure.

The tribunal found that the claimant had not established that it was likely she would succeed at a full hearing in proving she was dismissed and that the reason or principal reason for dismissal was because she made a protected disclosure.

• •Whether claimant was dismissed
• •Whether reason for dismissal was protected disclosure (whistleblowing)

Case No: 2400698/2026 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mrs M Lea Respondent: Oxford Immune Algoritmics Heard at: Manchester Employment Tribunal On: 09 April 2026 Before: Employment Judge M Butler Representation Claimant: Mr D McCarthy (Solicitor) Respondent: Mr O Isaacs (of Counsel) DECISION ON INTERIM RELIEF AT PUBLIC PRELIMINARY HEARING 1. The claimant’s application for interim relief is refused for the reasons handed down orally at the hearing. 2. In short, the claimant has not established that it is likely that, at a full hearing, the claimant will establish that she was dismissed and that the reason or principal reason for her dismissal was because the claimant had made a protected disclosure. Approved by: Employment Judge M Butler Date: 09 April 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 21 April 2026 FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE Case No: 2400698/2026 Notes Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. Recording and Transcription Please note that if a Tribunal hearing has been recorded you may request a transcript of the recording, for which a charge may be payable. If a transcript is produced it will not include any oral judgment or reasons given at the hearing. The transcript will not be checked, approved or verified by a judge. There is more information in the joint Presidential Practice Direction on the Recording and Transcription of He…