Janey Smellie
Associate
Janey is an associate in the employment team and is based in the Reading office.
She works on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, tailored for individuals and businesses. Janey has worked with clients across various industries, including hospitality, charities, education, and technology, and has a particular interest in pursuing, defending and managing Employment Tribunal claims. She has represented both employees and employers on matters involving discrimination, unfair dismissal, and whistleblowing claims.
I take pride in supporting my clients when navigating tricky, complex and often stressful employment matters, with a calm, practical and client-focused approach.
She regularly advises on every day HR matters, including contract and policy reviews, exit strategies, grievance and disciplinaries, redundancies, performance management and navigating sensitive employment issues. Janey is also experienced in advising on settlement agreements for both individuals and businesses. Additionally, she assists on corporate transactions and has acted for global leaders in the water, agricultural, and land sustainability sectors with revenues of over £2 billion.
Janey qualified as a solicitor in September 2023, and is a solicitor-advocate. Prior to joining the firm, she was a paralegal and trained at a neighbouring Thames Valley firm.
Recent work highlights
Settlement agreements
Unfair dismissal claim
Regulatory body grievance
Sexual harassment training
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