Featured for the second time in her career in The Lawyer’s prestigious Hot 100 in 2024, described by Chambers as ‘a first-class strategist and communicator’ and by Legal 500 as ‘all-round top-notch and brilliant’ – Jo brings her strategic approach, technical excellence and unwavering client commitment to her leadership of our employment law offer.
With a track record spanning 35 years, she advises on contentious and non-contentious employment and partnership law for businesses, partnerships and individuals. As one of the UK’s leading employment lawyers, and arguably one of the most renowned, she has significant experience and expertise in representing clients on high-profile litigation matters, arbitration processes and sensitive investigations. She is particularly experienced in acting for clients in financial and insurance institutions, professional partnerships, private equity and other highly complex and regulated sectors.
Jo is strategic, commercial, client-centred and resolutions-driven. She fosters an approach that balances the ability to listen with the agility to act decisively. She balances her first-class track record with a tireless drive to understand the new. It’s why her colleagues enjoy working with her. It’s why clients approach her and stay, enabling them to navigate the increasingly complex world of employment and employment law – with one client commenting: “She is an outstanding lawyer and highly talented. With Jo on my side, I couldn’t have felt better represented.” (Chambers 2026).
Jo has earned significant market recognition, including being ranked in the Legal 500’s 2026 “Hall of Fame” for Partnership and Senior Executive work for several years. She is Top Ranked in Chambers 2026 for Partnership and Senior Executive work and also ranked for Employers work. Additionally, Spear’s Legal Indices 2025 names her a Top Recommended Lawyer for Senior Executives, Family Offices, and Companies.
