Jayne Harrison

Partner

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Jayne joined Richard Nelson LLP in 2018 as a Partner and Head of the Employment team.  She trained at a top 100 law firm. Prior to joining us, Jayne was a partner and head of the employment department at Chattertons then at Cleggs Solicitors. Jayne represents employees and specialises in representing professional such as teachers, nurses, doctors, pharmacists and those in regulated sectors.

Jayne also represents all manner of employers from large PLCs to small businesses. Jayne advises on all areas of employment law including tribunal advocacy, discrimination, dismissals, contracts of employment, staff handbooks, TUPE, settlement agreements, grievances and disciplinaries. Jayne was noted in the Legal 500 for her experience in employment law.

Jayne knows that it is vital to get to know clients and their objectives. She understands how embittered parties can feel when employment tribunal proceedings are started. Jayne has dealt with cases in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunals through to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Two of Jayne’s cases, heard in the Employment Tribunal and Court of Appeal, were reported and are still cited by Judges and solicitors today.

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Services & Specialisms

Expert advice & representation in these areas

  • Employment Law for Employers

    Work with our employment solicitors to draft policies and documents, resolve settlement agreement issues, gain support in redundancy procedures, and more.

  • Employment Law for Employees

    We advise and represent employees in a range of matters, including disputes & grievances within current roles, and settlement agreements or other matters following the end of employment.

  • Employment Law

    We advise and represent both employers and employees on a range of cases, including tribunals, workplace grievances and Settlement Agreements.

  • Employee Settlement Agreements

    Our employment solicitors are here to help you leave your job on fair terms. We’ll help you at every possible stage of the process, from the initial offer, to the final agreement.

  • Employer Settlement Agreement Solicitors

    Richard Nelson LLP’s employment solicitors will act as trusted partners to your business, ensuring that Settlement Agreements are correctly negotiated and drafted, so that you can focus on your work with the peace of mind that your business is protected against claims in the Employment Tribunal.

  • Employment Tribunal Solicitors

    Our employment solicitors will help you make sure that your claim is presented properly and that you get the best possible result from your tribunal.

  • Employment Law Fees

    We have provided an indication of costs for bringing and defending Employment Tribunal Claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal.

  • Employment Law Nottingham

    Nottingham Employment Law Solicitors at Richard Nelson LLP represent both employers and employees throughout the Nottinghamshire area.

  • Unfair Dismissal Solicitors

    Speak to us for help claiming compensation if you have been treated unfairly, or for support in an employment tribunal should the case progress to that stage.

  • Workplace Disciplinary

    We will help you present your case to your employer in the event of a workplace disciplinary, providing advice and support throughout the process.

  • Workplace Grievance and Complaints

    Navigate complex grievance and complaint procedures while at work with the support of our specialist employment solicitors.

  • Small Businesses

    Our team includes commercial, employment and tax specialists who can work with small businesses on a one-off or long-term basis to provide expert support in different areas. Get in touch to discuss how we can work together.

  • Workplace Discrimination Solicitors

    Our solicitors work with you to help you tackle this serious issue, in whatever form it has taken within your particular circumstances, helping you prepare for difficult meetings or supporting you in taking the matter to court.

  • Workplace Bullying & Harassment Lawyers

    We will help you reach a resolution if you are experiencing harassment and bullying in your workplace. Contact us to see how we can work with you.

I fight cases like they were my own. Putting myself in the client’s shoes ensures that I go that extra mile for the client and enables me to understand what the client wants to achieve and why. I gain great satisfaction when I achieve or exceed my client’s expectations in their case.

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I have been very happy with the help and representation I have received from Jayne. I would highly recommend her and the firm to people I know and, should anything come up in the future, then I would also return. She made everything easy to understand during a very difficult... time and I am eternally grateful. Thank you.

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