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Partner

I am a partner and head of the employment team at Fox Williams. I advise employers mainly in the professional services sector, particularly law firms and barristers’ chambers, and financial services sectors.”

Jo leads Fox Williams’ expert employment practice, focusing on advising employers in the financial services and professional practices sectors. With a practice that spans almost three decades, and experience in management at Fox Williams, Jo has become a trusted advisor for businesses, particularly overseas banks, insurance companies, law firms, and barristers’ chambers. She helps them navigate their most complex and high-risk HR challenges, with a deep expertise in the intersection of employment and regulatory law.

In her role, Jo is known for leading workplace investigations, including high-profile cases such as the CBI investigation. She partners with clients to manage investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, and regulatory breaches, always with a focus on risk management.

Her practice also includes defending businesses against discrimination and whistleblowing claims and handling business protection litigation.

Since joining Fox Williams in 1998, Jo has played a key role in shaping the firm’s culture, becoming a partner in 2006, serving on the Partnership Board.  Under her leadership the employment team and practice has grown significantly.