
About
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There are few issues that affect every organisation to the same extent as dealing with employees. When an issue arises, you need quick and clear advice and support to manage not just the legal process, but the politics and PR issues associated with many staffing matters.
Our national employment law team specialises in advising employers in their specific context. Whether designing bespoke employment contracts and policies for your workforce, supporting you to achieve a smooth staffing restructure, advising on the or defending a complex discrimination claim at the employment tribunal, our team of proactive sector-experienced lawyers can support you. We deliver commercial advice that is focused on supporting you through the process to achieve your desired goal.
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Browne Jacobson has an experienced employment team that offers advice to both public and private sector clients. Particular strengths in tribunal representation, employment law training and whistle-blowing procedures, as well as executive terminations, reorganisations, outsourcing and TUPE-related issues. Browne Jacobson regularly assists clients from the healthcare and sports sectors, as well as advising local councils. It also advises schools, academies and other education sector clients on a full range of issues. The employment team at Browne Jacobson is spread across the firm's offices in Birmingham and Nottingham.
Work Highlights
- Browne Jacobson represented the University of Brighton Academies Trust in respect of a claim for unfair dismissal and whistleblowing by a former senior teacher following a restructure of its senior leadership team which led to the redundancy of the claimant’s role.
Strengths
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"Browne Jacobson have been able to offer good advice on relatively uncharted territories."
"Browne Jacobson have been able to offer good advice on relatively uncharted territories."
Notable Practitioners

James Tait acts for clients across a range of industries including higher education, charity and automotive manufacturing. He has broad experience in employment law with notable work in TUPE, IR35 and tribunal matters.
"James has an excellent understanding of our organisation and we have always been very satisfied with his work."

Peter Jones advises on the full gamut of employment law including senior departures, TUPE transfers, discrimination claims and redundancies. He leads the firm's national employment practice from his base in Nottingham.
"He knows the law and takes a commercial approach. He will have practical solutions to a case."
"He is always highly professional and provides an excellent and responsive client service."
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Members
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Caroline Jones
Dawn Lobley
Heather Mitchell
Helen Badger
James Tait
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Kerren Daly
Peter Jones
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Rachel Billen
Raymond Silverstein
Sarah Hooton
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