Emanuel Jose vs Michael Richards & Co – Claim 674MC026

Emanuel Jose vs Michael Richards & Co: Court Proceedings and Public Hearing Information

Emanuel Jose vs Michael Richards & Co – Claim 674MC026 Proceedings listed for hearing 10:30 am 5th of March 2026 at Brentford County Court.

The proceedings involve allegations raised by the claimant, Emanuel Jose, formerly employed as Maintenance Manager at Brentford Dock, relating to health and safety matters and constructive dismissal. These allegations are denied by the defendant, Michael Richards & Co, and remain to be determined by the court.

In accordance with the principle of open justice, the hearing is open to the public. Residents, leaseholders, shareholders, and other interested parties are entitled to attend.

Emanuel Jose vs Michael Richards & Co Brentford County Court

Court Address

Brentford County Court
Alexandra Road
Brentford
TW8 0JJ

For those unfamiliar with the estate and its arrangements, Michael Richards & Co (MR&Co, also known as Michael Richards Property Management Ltd) acts as managing agent for Brentford Dock and Brentford Dock Ltd. The Michael Richards & Co is owned by its majority shareholders, Adam Goldwater and Carol Cherriman.

UK whistleblowing legislation provides protection for individuals who make qualifying disclosures made in the public interest. Whether any disclosure qualifies for protection depends on the facts and applicable law.

Government guidance on whistleblowing is available here:
https://www.gov.uk/whistleblowing

TL;DR Complaints That May Qualify as Whistleblowing

You may be protected by law if you report:

a criminal offence, such as fraud
risks to health and safety
risk of, or actual, environmental damage
a miscarriage of justice
unlawful conduct, such as lack of required insurance
attempts to conceal or cover up wrongdoing

Without making any findings or expressing any opinion on the proceedings, it is noted that industry guidance and governance standards support the periodic review and, where appropriate, competitive tendering of managing-agent contracts. Some leaseholders and shareholders have raised questions regarding the oversight and review of the current managing-agent arrangements.

At a residents’ meeting in 2025, a director of Brentford Dock Ltd stated that the managing-agent contract was expected to be retendered in 2026. As at the date of this statement, residents indicate they are not aware of any formal procurement process having been initiated.

A letter confirming the replacement of Emanuel Jose as Maintenance Manager is referenced [CLICK HERE].

Previously reported health and safety concerns raised with site management include the following [CLICK HERE]