Jo Davis
Partner and Practice Group Leader
Practice Group: Employment law
Call: 01753 278659
Email: jo.davis@bpcollins.co.uk
Jo graduated from University in Manchester and qualified as a solicitor in 1990. She joined the firm as an employment law specialist and became a partner in April 2000. Jo is well versed in all areas of employment law and regularly advises on business restructures, acquisitions and mergers, closures of final salary pension schemes and injunctive proceedings. She also specialises in discrimination and whistle-blowing claims and negotiates senior executive's exit strategies for both companies and individuals.
She acts for a broad range of corporate and high net worth private clients, notably acting for Dr Kuzel in her case against Roche and also acting in the now widely reported age discrimination case on behalf of a partner forced to retire in pursuance of a compulsory retirement clause (Seldon VS Clarkson Wright and Jakes). She also spearheads the practice's case study seminars and employment law publications.
Her three young children keep Jo busy outside the office and she is also the governor of a local school, although she enjoys relaxing whenever possible with a good book and an open fire.
Jo Davis 'always demonstrates a sound understanding of employment law'.
The Legal 500 - The Clients' Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2008
B P Collins' employment practice 'never lets its clients down'.
The Legal 500 - The Clients' Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2007
Strategically well placed to serve wealthy private individuals, this "outstanding local firm" offers "quality and personal service". The team of practitioners are deemed to be "high-class, well-regarded and very professional".
Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2008
Davis is an increasingly impressive advocate. Clients report: "The quality of work is always great - accurate, concise and on time."
Chambers UK - A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2009
B P Collins 'always provides sound advice and prompt responses,' Jo Davis is 'particularly good at finding imaginative solutions to employment issues'.
The Legal 500 - The Clients' Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2009
Jo Davis is recognised by interviewees as "a safe pair of hands."
Chambers UK - A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2010
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