Arbitrators

Jane is regularly instructed in arbitrations (as arbitrator and counsel) and in mediations (as mediator and counsel). She also has experience of working as adjudicator and expert determinator.

Arbitrations

Jane has recently been appointed as a party appointed arbitrator in an arbitration concerned with Commercial Employment issues under the LCIA rules.

Jane has also acted as Counsel in arbitrations. Most notably, Jane acted in a complex, high-value partnership dispute arbitration involving a prominent law firm and a former partner and including allegations of conspiracy and fraud.

Adjudicator

Most recently, Jane was instructed by the Bar Council to be an expert determinator in a contract dispute.

In 2021, Jane was instructed by the Liberal Democrats to be the adjudicator in a complex set of matters involving 7 linked cases concerning allegations of homophobia, transphobia and Islamophobia.

Mediator

Jane was recently instructed as mediator in a dispute between an insurance company and a former employer with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder concerning disability issues, personal injury issues and claims in the employment tribunal worth several million pounds. Jane achieved a successful resolution for the parties on the day of the mediation.

As an employment practitioner, Jane has acted in numerous meditations over the years, including a sensitive mediation involving a central London museum and allegations of transphobic harassment, a complex mediation involving a government department and serious allegations of sexual harassment and a high-value mediation involving a manufacturing company and the misappropriation of hundreds of tons of steel.

Recent examples include:

• acting for a British retail and commercial bank in a breach of contract dispute (with Andrew Hochhauser QC);
• acting for a professional association football club in a dispute concerning breaches of fiduciary duty (with Paul McGrath QC);
• acting as sole Counsel for a pharmaceutical company in an injunction dispute against a senior employee (and successfully obtaining a garden leave injunction);
• acting in a complex, multi-party dispute containing allegations of fraud (with Daniel Oudkerk QC); and
• advising the Victoria & Albert Museum in relation to various matters.

Historical cases include:

Ministry of Justice v Prison Officers Association [2017] (QB). Acting with Daniel Stillitz QC in the High Court successfully obtaining in injunction restraining the Prison Officers Association from taking industrial action and committing breaches of discipline.

Celsa Manufacturing (UK) Ltd v Biffa & Ors [2017] (Ch). Jane acts, as sole counsel, for a large waste management contractor in respect of claims in conspiracy against former employees concerning allegations of the misappropriation of hundreds of tonnes of steel from a steelworks in Cardiff.

R v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (QB) [2017]. Acting for the United Kingdom Government in the High Court (originally with Tim Eicke QC and latterly as sole counsel) in a dispute concerning the allocation of entitlements pursuant to the Common Agricultural Policy.

Ukwu v Afren Plc and others [2017]. Acting with Daniel Oudkerk QC in a heavy, complex employment dispute involving allegations of fraud.

Live Nation v (1) Homer (2) Leighton-Pope (QB) [2016]. Acting with Andrew Hochhauser QC in the High Court in a team move and misuse of confidential information dispute.

Pabani v ESS & Ors (EAT) [2016]. Acting with Daniel Oudkerk QC in the Employment Appeal Tribunal in a high profile whistleblowing claim relating to a CIS country involving allegations of fraud in the decision to allow the Press access to certain documents.

Manhattan Systems ltd v HMRC [2016]. Acting for the respondent trader in an action concerning disallowance of input tax by reason of alleged participation in MTIC fraud.

Paturel v DB Group Services (UK) Ltd (QB) [2015]. Acting with Andrew Hochhauser QC in a complex bonus dispute in the High Court which is a leading authority on the law of the limits of contractual discretion in bonus cases.

Hussain v Lloyds Bank Plc [2015] Acting with Tim Eicke QC obtaining an injunction under the Equality Act 2010 restraining the bank from closing a customer’s bank account.

Kansal v Tullett Prebon [2015]. Acting as Sole Counsel in a 20-day employment dispute concerning allegations of racial harassment, discrimination, victimization and whistleblowing.

Air Charter v Barber (QB) [2014]. Acting as sole counsel in obtaining an injunction preventing a former employee from joining a competitor and requiring her to abide by her post-termination restrictive covenants and deliver up confidential information.

Ariadne Capital v Serageldin (QB) [2013]. Acting with Martin Griffiths QC in injunctive proceedings in the High Court concerning a dispute involving the misuse of confidential information.

Woods Bagot v Arney Ors (Ch) [2013] Acting with Daniel Oudkerk QC in a breach of fiduciary duty/diversion of business opportunities claim.

C.D. v S.T. (CJEU) [2013] Acting (with Karon Monaghan QC) before the Court of Justice of the European Union in surrogacy/maternity rights claim.

Kavanagh and others v Crystal Palace Football Club (CA, EAT) [2012]. Appearing as Sole Counsel in the Court of Appeal and in the Employment Appeal Tribunal in a TUPE dispute.

Grant v Land Registry (CA, EAT) [2012] Acting as Sole Counsel before the Employment Appeal Tribunal and as Junior Counsel in the Court of Appeal in a sexual orientation case about “outing” in the workplace.

Jane is recommended as a Leading Junior by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. Recent directory comments include:

“Jane is extremely user-friendly, charming in court and extremely sharp in her analysis.”

“A great advocate.”

“Jane clearly has the ear of the court and an excellent team player.”

“A super-intelligent junior. She is incredibly friendly and approachable, which makes her a real asset to have on a case.”

“She is extremely easy to deal with and she is a very astute barrister who it is great to have fighting your corner.”

“A real enthusiast.” “She has a way of building a good rapport with clients and keeping them focused on the key issues. She’s also extremely good at putting them at ease in emotionally charged situations.”

“Unfailingly responsive and good under pressure. Her manner with clients is exemplary, whether she be dealing with vulnerable individuals or corporate executives who are not used to being told no.”

“She is incredibly tenacious and has repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to go the extra mile for clients.” (Legal 500, 2017)

“Has an extremely diverse employment practice and noted expertise in both commercially focused employment matters and discrimination work. She is praised for providing definitive advice, with one source noting that “she tells clients what they need to hear rather than what they want to hear.” (Chambers and Partners)

“Unfailingly responsive and good under pressure. Her manner with clients is exemplary, whether she be dealing with vulnerable individuals or corporate executives who are not used to being told no.” (Chambers & Partners)

“She works incredibly hard and wears her labours lightly.” (Legal 500)

“Real pleasure to work with” (Legal 500)

“Excellent legal knowledge and very strong cross-examination skills.” (Legal 500)

Jane has a substantial High Court practice and is regularly instructed in the following kinds of disputes:

• Bonuses and breach of contractual rights
• Breach of confidence
• Breach of directors’ duties
• Conspiracy / Common Design
• Dishonest assistance
• Fraud and Misrepresentations claims
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Injunctions, confidential information, restrictive covenants and garden leave claims
• Partnership disputes
• Team move litigation
• Unlawful means conspiracy

Her recent cases include:[RN3]

Comberg v VivoPower International Services Ltd [2018] (QB). Acting as Sole Counsel for the Claimant former CEO in a dispute concerning breach of contract and unjust enrichment in the Queen’s Bench Division.

Secvo 5112 Limited v Rush [2018] (Ch). Acting with Paul McGrath QC in the Chancery Division for a football club in a case involving allegations of breaches of fiduciary duty and contract.

Daniels and Tate v Lloyds Banking Group plc [2017] (Commercial Court). Acted with Andrew Hochhauser QC in the Commercial Court defending an application for summary judgment in a case concerning the construction of a Long-Term Incentive Plan.

Ipsen Biopharm Limited v Harris [2017] (QB). Acted as Sole Counsel for the Claimant pharmaceutical company and successfully obtaining a garden leave injunction and an injunction prohibiting communications with a trade rival.

Celsa v Biffa and others (Ch). Acting as Sole Counsel defending a conspiracy/common design dispute.

Live Nation v (1) Homer (2) Leighton-Pope (QB). Acting with Andrew Hochhauser QC in the High Court in a team move and misuse of confidential information dispute.

Manhattan Systems ltd v HMRC. Acting for the respondent trader in an action concerning disallowance of input tax by reason of alleged participation in MTIC fraud.

Paturel v DB Group Services (UK) Ltd (QB). Acting with Andrew Hochhauser QC in a complex bonus dispute in the High Court which is a leading authority on the law of the limits of contractual discretion in bonus cases.

Ariadne Capital v Serageldin (QB). Acting with Martin Griffiths QC in injunctive proceedings in the High Court concerning a dispute involving the misuse of confidential information.

Woods Bagot v Arney Ors (Ch) Acting with Daniel Oudkerk QC in the Chancery Division in a breach of fiduciary duty/diversion of business opportunities claim.

Air Charter v Barber (QB). Acting as Sole Counsel in obtaining an injunction preventing a former employee from joining a competitor and requiring her to abide by her post-termination restrictive covenants and deliver up confidential information.

Williams v Wilsons Solicitors LLP (Ch). Acting with Andrew Hochhauser QC and James Collins QC in complex litigation including a claim for substantial damages for misrepresentation (worth £6.65 million).

DWPF v Lydon and others (QB). Acting with Andrew Hochhauser QC in an action for breach of fiduciary duty and breach of confidentiality.

Tim Corrie and Duncan Hayes v PFD Group Limited (QB). Acting with Martin Griffiths QC for a talent agency in an action regarding the enforceability of restrictive covenants.

Jane regularly acts as a volunteer advocate in the Interim Applications Court in the Chancery Division and has dealt with applications in respect of copyright infringement, insolvency applications, unfair prejudice petitions and winding up petitions.

Jane’s discrimination practice has involved some recent, cutting-edge discrimination, equality, whistleblowing and trade union cases.

Jane appears for both Claimants and Respondents, and has been instructed by several banks, FTSE 100 companies, government departments and trade unions. In addition to litigation, she also has experience of resolving disputes through arbitration and mediation and has negotiated several high-value settlements.

Jane has experience of both discrimination in the employment context and in the context of goods and services.

Recent cases include:

Kansal v Tullett (London Central Employment Tribunal No 2200875/2014). Appearing for the Respondent as Sole Counsel defending 49 allegations of discrimination, harassment, victimization and whistleblowing.

Individual v Lloyds Bank Plc. Acting (with Tim Eicke QC) for a customer in a goods and services discrimination case and obtaining an injunction under the Equality Act 2010.

Kavanagh and others v Crystal Palace Football Club [2013] EWCA Civ 1410; [2013] IRLR 291). Appearing as Sole Counsel for employee in the Court of Appeal and in the Employment Appeal Tribunal in significant TUPE dispute with point of public importance.

C.D. v S.T. (C-167/12). Appearing as Junior Counsel before the Court of Justice of the European Union (with Karon Monaghan QC) for employee in surrogacy/maternity rights claim.

Claimant v Shariah Compliant Investment Bank (2012) (London Central Employment Tribunal). Appearing (with Andrew Hochhauser QC) for employer bank in complex whistleblowing and religious discrimination dispute.

Claimants v Company (plc) (2010) (various Employment Tribunals in England). Appearing (with Martin Griffiths QC) for employer plc in 7 unfair dismissal claims involving allegations of financial irregularity.

Grant v Land Registry ([2011] ICR 1390; [2010] IRLR 583). Appearing as Sole Counsel before the Employment Appeal Tribunal and as Junior Counsel (with Sandhya Drew) in the Court of Appeal for employee in sexual orientation dispute.

Claimant v South Wales Police (2011) (Cardiff Employment Tribunal). Appearing as Sole Counsel for employee in whistleblowing claim involving sex trafficking.

Nicholson v University of Bath (2010 – 2012) (Bristol Employment Tribunal). Appearing as Sole Counsel for employee in in a (successful) complex disability discrimination claim.
Furbear v Heddmara Limited (UEAT/1541/10). Appearing as Sole Counsel, instructed by the Equality & Human Rights Commission, in the Employment Appeal Tribunal for employee in pregnancy discrimination case.

Sahota v Home Office and another [2010] I.C.R. 772. Appearing as Sole Counsel in the Employment Appeal Tribunal for employee in pregnancy discrimination (IVF) claim.

Townsend v Premier Beswick Paper (2010) (East London Employment Tribunal). Appearing as Sole Counsel, instructed by the Equality & Human Rights Commission, for employee in pregnancy discrimination claim.

Claimant Care Home v (1) Police Authority (2) Local Authority (County Court) (2010-2011). Appearing as Sole Counsel in the County Court for Claimant in goods and services race discrimination claim.

Pymn and Brook v the Land Registry (Case Nos: 3102028/09 & 3102027/09 & 3105521/09). Appearing (with John Hendy QC) for the workers in a case involving trade union victimization.

Ministry of Justice v Prison Officers Associaton [2017] (QB). Acting with Daniel Stillitz QC in the High Court successfully obtaining in injunction restraining the Prison Officers Association from taking industrial action and committing breaches of discipline.

Appearing for the Claimants (with John Hendy QC) in a case concerning trade union victimization: Pymn and Brook v the Land Registry (Case Nos: 3102028/09 & 3102027/09 & 3105521/09).

Jane has advised and acted in cases involving a European aspect.

Her recent cases include:

R v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (QB). Acting for the United Kingdom Government in the High Court (originally with Tim Eicke QC and latterly as Sole Counsel) in a dispute concerning the allocation of entitlements pursuant to the Common Agricultural Policy

Individual v Lloyds Bank Plc. Appearing (with Tim Eicke QC) before the County Court in relation to a case concerning the right to a basic bank account pursuant to a new draft European Directive;

Appearing (with Karon Monaghan QC) before the Court of Justice of the European Union in C.D. v S.T. (C-167/12), a case concerning the Pregnant Workers Directive 92/85 and the Recast Directive 2006/54.

Jane regularly lectures at the Europäische Rechtsakademie (“ERA”) in Trier, a body that provides training to lawyers and Judges from all over Europe. Recent topics include harassment, pregnancy discrimination, indirect discrimination and equal pay. Most recently, in October 2013, she has spoken about EU Gender Equality for the ERA in Thessalonica.

Jane has developed an extensive human rights practice and is regularly instructed by the Equality & Human Rights Commission. She has particular experience of dealing with claims concerning Article 6, Article 8, Article 14, and Article 1 of Protocol 1 of the European Convention.

Her recent cases include:

Appearing for the Claimant before the Court of Justice of the European Union in C.D. v S.T. (C-167/12), (with Karon Monaghan QC) in a case raising Article 8 case (the right to a family life).

Alphonse Lameman and the Beaver Lake Cree Nation v Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Alberta and the Attorney General of Canada. Case No: 0803 06718 Appearing for the Claimant in a claim concerning the Claimants’ constitutional rights.

AB v Secretary of State for Defence [2010] ICR 54 Appearing for the Claimant before the Employment Appeal Tribunal in a case involving Article 6 issues (the right to open justice).

Appearing as Sole Counsel for the Claimant in a case concerning the racially tainted infringement of property rights pursuant to Article 1 Protocol 1 and Article 14.

Appearing for the Claimants (with John Hendy QC) in a case concerning Article 8 issues (secret surveillance): Pymn and Brook v the Land Registry. (Case Nos: 3102028/09 & 3102027/09 & 3105521/09)

Jane undertakes advisory work for a variety of clients in the music industry:

Live Nation v (1) Homer (2) Leighton-Pope (QB). Acting with Andrew Hochhauser QC in the High Court in a team move and misuse of confidential information dispute.

Advising the Victoria & Albert Museum in relation to various matters.

Jane has advised and acted in cases involving a Sports law dimension.

Her recent cases include:

Acting as sole counsel against a football club in administration (in the Court of Appeal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Employment Tribunal): Kavanagh and others v Crystal Palace Football Club [2013] EWCA Civ 1410; [2013] IRLR 291).

Acting against the football association (in the Employment Appeal Tribunal).

2015: Appointed to Attorney General’s “B” Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown
2012: Joined Essex Court Chambers
2004: Joined Tooks Chambers
2004: Called to the Bar (Middle Temple)
2003: Visiting lecturer in Employment Law, South Bank University
2002: Deputy Head of Employment, Fisher Meredith
2001: Qualified as Solicitor Advocate (All Proceedings)
2000: Assistant Solicitor, Employment department at Herbert Smith (until 2002)
1998: Assistant Solicitor, Employment department at Linklaters
1998: Qualified as a Solicitor (England & Wales)
1996: Trained at Mishcon de Reya

1996: LPC, College of Law (London)
1995: BA (Law), Cambridge University
1992: MA (History), Aberdeen University (First Class)

1996: Victoria Fisher Memorial Prize