Jason Searle
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Year of Call: 1993
The current edition of the Legal 500 notes Jason as a “recommended junior”. The 2009 edition lists Jason as being recommended as ‘very good, we use him if he’s available‘.
The 2008 edition: "a heavyweight junior in employment who is "very good"".
The 2007 edition: "usually instructed on more complex cases, provides an excellent service".
Nature Of Practice:
Jason's practice consists of:
80% Employment law: Jason acts for employers and employees, with an even split.
20% Personal Injury: Jason has developed a solid PI practice advising Claimants and Defendants.
Areas of Expertise:
Email: clerk@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk
Telephone: 0161 214 1500
Employment
Jason has a wealth of experience of discrimination cases. He has successfully resisted claims brought by doctors and senior NHS executives. He has been responsible for prosecuting some of the most heinous campaigns of discriminatory treatment before the employment tribunals. He is often quoted in the media in cases that attract national interest.
Jason has become the 'lawyer's lawyer' and is regularly instructed by solicitors and in house barristers. He has advised in cases for and against National firms of solicitors. He is often against Leading Counsel. He has been responsible for training solicitors and others in discrimination law. He frequently appears in the Employment Tribunal; EAT; County Court and High Court.
Jason is also an expert in Social Media in the Workplace and the legal ramifications for employers and employees. He has handled a number of cases where the use of Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and other social networks has led to disciplinary action (including dismissal) by an employer, leading to Employment Tribunal cases.
Royal Mail Group PLC; NHS Trusts; Local Authorities, Police and Prison Services are just some of his regular clients.
Reported Cases:
Ashby v Cathelco Ltd (2011). Sexual discrimination and constructive dismissal. Click here for press coverage.
Davies v Burnley Borough Council (2009) All ER (D) 186 (Aug). On issues of reasonableness and compensation
Lee & Dodds v. Iceland Frozen Foods PLC EAT 1147/00. On issues of Res Judicata and cause of action estoppel.
Other:
From 1988 to 1991 Jason was a reserve soldier with UK Special Forces and he continues to draw on that experience. He learnt to be physically and mentally robust; resilient with the confidence, courage and skill to operate individually or in a small team, often in isolation and in a hostile environment. He is a formidable advocate and committed to the aim of a classless society.
Jason is particularly committed to trying to ensure that the Bar is representative of the community it serves. He has spent 3 years on the pupillage committee and is a volunteer speaker for schools for the Bar Council. He spent 2 years working at a Law Centre.
Membership of Associations:
Employment Law Bar Association
Employment Lawyers Association
Contact: Teresa Thiele (teresa.thiele@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk tel: 0161 214 1500)