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Olly Jones

Olly Jones

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Olly is a partner in the firm’s market leading Employment group in the UK. He specialises in sensitive and complex employment matters – often with a regulatory angle - for banks, asset managers, hedgefunds, PE firms, inter-dealer brokers and hyper-growth technology companies.

His knowledge and experience of the interplay between employment law and financial services regulatory issues gives Olly real insight when it comes to advising on sensitive conduct related matters as well as employment issues arising out of regulatory investigations. He has a wealth of experience advising on whistleblowing investigations as well as high value discrimination litigation. He also has a particular interest in business protection matters and is regularly instructed by clients to advise upon team moves, breaches of contract and matters involving the theft of confidential and proprietary information.

The 2025 edition of Chambers & Partners comments: "He builds strong client relationships with ease. He is a true trusted partner and balances technical excellence with decisive, succinct advice." The 2025 edition of Legal 500 UK comments: “Olly Jones is personable and always makes himself available when issues arise. He is very experienced and able to provide quick, pragmatic solutions."

Olly joined us in 2015 and has spent time on secondment at a number of international banks.

Olly leads the firm’s relationship with the social mobility charity, The 93% Club. Olly was a trustee of Chwarae Teg, a charity working in Wales to support the economic development of women as well as working with businesses and organisations to develop and improve working practices, between 2019 and 2023.

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Employment - UK

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial
Oliver Jones is best known for his work advising financial services clients on employment matters. His expertise includes a full range of employment litigation and issues relating to the SMCR. Jones also has substantial experience advising fintech businesses on employment law matters.

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  • Olly truly cares about his clients, making them feel like a priority. He makes complex issues feel easy to manage.

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  • Olly Jones is extremely clear and to the point.

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  • Olly’s approach to advising us as a business is a key reason that Simmons are highly respected, not just by our legal team but by the wider business.

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  • Olly is strategic, thorough and always ready for a curveball. He breaks down complex issues into clear actionable steps, making sure you are never in the dark.

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