LAWYER PROFILE

Jane Byford

UK 2026

VWV

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Employment

West Midlands

3 years ranked

Education: Institutions (Higher & Further Education)

UK-wide

1 year ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment - West Midlands

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jane Byford focuses her employment practice on the education sector. She advises universities and colleges on a range of issues including disability discrimination and whistle-blowing claims.

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Education: Institutions (Higher & Further Education) - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jane Byford is a highly experienced employment practitioner, regularly sought by universities to advise on a wide range of issues including contracts, employment tribunals and Working Time Regulations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jane instils confidence. She is very pragmatic and gives straightforward advice.
EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jane manages the team really smoothly and administers the relationship really well.
Education: Institutions (Higher & Further Education)Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jane is very approachable and very pragmatic; she will chat an issue through and engage with you, rather than just telling you how to approach a matter.
Education: Institutions (Higher & Further Education)Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession