Bevan Brittan - People

Partner
Employment

Jodie acts primarily for employers on all aspects of workforce issues, employment and discrimination law.

My Background
Qualified in Australia in 1994. Completed the UK Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test in 1999. Commenced employment with Bevan Ashford in 2000. Associate 2003 - 2007. Senior Associate 2007, Partner 2008-

What I do
I advise and represent a wide range of primarily employer clients across the public and private sector, with particular focus in the health and leisure industries. I advise on all aspects of employment law including contractual issues, changing terms and conditions, internal capability and disciplinary proceedings, service reconfiguration, TUPE implications, discrimination claims and the implementation of Working Time Directive provisions. I have represented employers in the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeals Tribunal on a wide range of claims, including high value disability discrimination claims.

Prior to joining Bevan Brittan LLP, I worked in-house in local government specialising in employment litigation.

I regularly lecture and deliver practical training workshops on employment law issues, both in-house and at client premises, and I regularly write articles on employment law matters and cases for client publication.

Some examples

Representing an NHS Trust on the dismissal of their Director of Finance which proceeded to the Court of Appeal and which is the leading reported authority for personality-based dismissals.
Advising on formal disciplinary and capability matters concerning Consultant clinicians in parallel with high value Employment Tribunal claims
Acting for an NHS Trust in High Court injunction proceedings regarding a breach of contract claim arising out of the exclusion and disciplinary proceedings of a surgical Consultant.
Advising an NHS PCT on the termination of their Chief Executive and the successful negotiation of high value terms of settlement in the context of overall advice on the complete restructure healthcare services in the area.
Delivering training workshops as part of wider organisational efforts and Board led initiatives, including reducing sickness absence, improving performance management, addressing concerns regarding bullying and harassment and in preparation for a change management and re-organisation programme as part of a high value financial recovery programme
Advising a multi-national financial institution on a high value disability discrimination and constructive unfair dismissal claim
Advising a national health and fitness corporation on the acquisition of additional sites, including TUPE implications and potential variation of terms and conditions and dismissals following the transfer.
Representing high profile clients in the hospitality and leisure industry on a corporate restructure, including drafting staff handbooks, related contractual documentation and restrictive covenants.

Contact me via email jodie.sinclair@bevanbrittan.com or on 0870 194 7890.

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