Shoosmiths LLP

Jo is a senior associate based in our Birmingham Office, she assists and advises on both contentious and non-contentious aspects of employment law.  Jo has experience in disciplinary, dismissal, grievance and redundancy processes as well as acting for Respondents in tribunal proceedings.

Jo’s recent work includes:

• responding to unfair dismissal tribunal claims on behalf of an international consultancy business, including defending claims for disability and gender discrimination;
• advising on and drafting contracts of employment, executive service agreements, consultancy agreements and internal policies for a range of organisations;
• negotiating settlement disputes for an employer which included additional complications surrounding payments of statutory maternity and redundancy pay disputed by the employee.
• Advising on a range of immigration matters including sponsorship reporting obligations and right to work checks.