Gamma Energy Ltd
Case Summary
The Tribunal finds that the claimant is not an employee under section 230(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996, and accordingly the claim for unfair dismissal is dismissed. The claimant's claims for breach of contract involving his equity stake and continuing interests are also dismissed on withdrawal.
Key Issues
- •Whether the claimant is an employee under section 230(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996
- •Claimant's claims for breach of contract involving his equity stake and continuing interests
Claim Types
Decision Text
EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant:Mr J Contreras Respondent:Gamma Energy Ltd Heard at:East London Tribunal Hearing Centre (remotely by Cloud Video Platform) On:10-11 February 2026 Before:Employment Judge Smyth Representation Claimant:In person Respondent:Mr Thomas, Counsel JUDGMENT 1. The Tribunal finds that the claimant is not an employee under section 230(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996. Accordingly, the claim for unfair dismissal is dismissed. 2. The claimant’s claims for breach of contract involving: (i)his 5% equity stake; and (ii) his continuing interest in the debt/equity raised of 0.12% and of asset sales of 0.05% are dismissed on withdrawal, with the claimant reserving his position as to whether he will bring separate claims in the County Court. Approved by: Employment Judge Smyth Dated: 16 February 2026
Employer
Case Details
- Case Number
- 6006198/2025
- Decision Date
- 16/02/2026
- Published
- 16/03/2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Smyth