Jemma Green
Jemma Green
Jemma Green
Biography
Jemma is an Associate in the Employment & Labor group where she advises clients across various sectors on contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
Jemma’s work involves:
- Defending complex Employment Tribunal cases, including discrimination and whistleblowing claims
- Advising on corporate transactions
- Supporting employers in handling day-to-day employment law issues, including ill-health, grievances and flexible working requests
- Assisting employers in successfully managing the workplace post-pandemic, including advice on hybrid working and performance management
- Drafting and negotiating a variety of employment law agreements, such as service agreements, settlement agreements and policies
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Admissions
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England and Wales, 2022
Education
University of Bristol, 2016
University of Law, 2019
Related Practice Areas
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Employment & Labor
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Investigations
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Regulation, Compliance & Advisory
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Employment Class & Collective Actions
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Cross-border Employment Issues
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