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Jude Shepherd - 42BR Barristers

Jude Shepherd

Call 1996
Telephone 020 7831 0222 | Email [email protected]

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Jude Shepherd

Call 1996
Telephone 020 7831 0222 | Email [email protected]

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Jude's field of expertise embraces all aspects of employment law and she has extensive experience of dealing with complex discrimination and whistleblowing claims.

Jude deals with many legally complex and factually difficult claims, often of significant value. Her cases often involve vulnerable parties.

Jude is ranked as a leading junior in employment law by both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners legal directories.

Jude also sits as a fee paid Employment Judge in the Employment Tribunals in Scotland and is a Trustee on the Board of Advocate, the Bar’s national pro bono charity.

Employment Law

In addition to her many appearances in the Employment Tribunals and appellate courts, she also regularly advises organisations on how to avoid litigation in this increasingly complex field of law. Jude prides herself on taking a partnership approach to resolving problems with her claims. She also regularly provides training for lay and professional clients and can tailor training courses for any client’s needs.

Jude is often commended for her pragmatic and practical approach to problem solving with her cases, not just during litigation but also in resolving conflict in the workplace before litigation. Her instructing solicitors often comment on the team approach that she takes to get her clients the best possible results.

Jude has been instructed by a wide variety of clients and has a particularly strong following from clients in the financial, transport, retail, education and public sectors.

 

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Direct Access

Jude is authorised to accept instructions direct from members of the public. She encourages clients who are considering this route to contact Chambers and discuss their problem.

In suitable cases, Jude can provide client conferences, written advice and representation at court. 

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