Barristers

Jamie Anderson

Specialism:

Employment Law

Jamie was called to the Bar in July 2004 and specialises exclusively in employment and discrimination law, accepting instructions on behalf of employees, trade unions and employers, including local authorities.

His approach seeks to draw upon his experience in employment disputes and to offer a practical approach wherever possible. Jamie is frequently instructed in complex multi day unfair dismissal, TUPE, whistleblowing and discrimination claims and represents a realistic option for solicitors seeking specialist advice and representation. He also receives instructions to act on behalf of parties engaged in Judicial Mediation.

Given his employment specialism, he also receives instructions to appear before the Employment Appeal Tribunal on behalf of both appellants and respondents. Jamie has significant experience in the following sub-categories of employment work:

Advising and representing Chief Constables and Police Officers in discrimination claims before the Employment Tribunal
Advising and representing public and private sector employers on service provision changes under TUPE (both transferor and transferee)
Representing employers and employees in the health and social care sector, particularly where allegations of abuse have been made
Representing parties in review applications, having twice appeared in the EAT in cases relating to review, the most recent being the leading case of Newcastle City Council v Marsden [2010] ICR 743

In 2008 Jamie acted for one of the first ever Claimants to successfully claim that they were dismissed on the grounds of their youth. Due to the unique nature of the issues involved, the case received national press attention and comment. He has also appeared in a number of other high profile cases that have been reported in the local and national media.

Jamie also undertakes non contentious work, drafting employment contracts and policies. Furthermore, Jamie has a teaching qualification and is able to provide training on any aspect of employment law.

Cases:

Wilkinson v Springwell Engineering (2008) IDS B/851
Sunley v HMP Durham (2009) Employment Appeal Tribunal
Council of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne v Marsden [2010] ICR 743 Employment Appeal Tribunal
Speight v County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust [2010] EQLR 403

What others say:

"Jamie Anderson ‘lives and breathes employment law’, and is ‘particularly adept when it comes to advising on technical and complex employment law problems’" Legal 500 2011