Myerson Solicitors

Employment

Joanne is a Partner in our Employment  Team

Joanne Henderson is a graduate of the University of Leeds and a specialist employment lawyer with over 30 years' experience. Following time served at major national and international firms, in 2009, she joined the Myerson Team, rated as "excellent" in the independent legal directory, the Legal 500. She became Partner in 2013.

Jo is ranked as a Leading Partner in the Legal 500 and is also ranked in Chambers and Partners directory.

Jo advises on all aspects of employment law and is a trusted business adviser to major clients across diverse industry sectors, including the Financial Services sector. She is known for her commercial approach, excellent advice and strong client service. She is also an experienced Employment Tribunal advocate and deals with complex and high-value employment disputes and claims.

She has a particular interest and experience in the employment law aspects of corporate and commercial transactions, projects, restructuring and collective employment law matters, including redundancy. She is also experienced in industrial relations.

Additionally, a significant feature of her practice is advising senior executives, especially in the context of exit arrangements, providing strategic advice and negotiating complex settlement terms often involving shares and other incentive arrangements and restrictive covenants. Jo understands the need for a tailored approach and timeliness.

Jo qualified as a solicitor in 1994 after gaining her Law Degree from the University of Leeds. She completed her training contract at Gordons LLP and worked at different commercial firms before joining our firm in 2009. She became a partner in 2013.