Jessica Leslie Solicitor
Employment Law
Jessica Leslie is a Solicitor in the Employment team at Swinburne Maddison. She joined the firm in September 2025, having completed her law degree at Northumbria University while working full-time as a Solicitor Apprentice at another North East law firm. She qualified as a solicitor in February 2026.
During her apprenticeship, Jessica gained hands-on experience across a wide range of legal areas, including Employment, Commercial, Family Law, Property, Construction, and Private Client work.
Jessica is passionate about pursuing her legal career in employment law. She has a particular interest in supporting private individuals and employers in areas such as discrimination and harassment claims, whistleblowing, professional discipline and Employment Tribunal litigation.
In her current role, Jessica supports senior lawyers in advising both employers and employees on a broad spectrum of employment law matters. Her day-to-day work includes assisting with settlement agreements, disciplinary and grievance procedures, equality and diversity issues, unfair dismissal, redundancy, TUPE and business transfers and drafting contracts and policy documents. She also contributes to employer training sessions.
Jessica is known for her proactive approach, strong client relationships, and genuine enthusiasm for employment law. She is committed to delivering tailored, high-quality support and is passionate about helping clients navigate complex workplace issues.
Jessica stands out for her integrity, proactive mindset and collaborative approach. She builds trust with clients by always acting in their best interests and works closely with colleagues to ensure the best outcomes. Her passion for employment law and problem-solving drives her to deliver thoughtful, effective solutions tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
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Ramside Estates acquires Newcastle telecoms company
County Durham hospitality group Ramside Estates has strengthened its future growth plans with the acquisition of telecommunications business Select Telecom Limited. Based in Brunswick Village, Newcastle, Select Telecom has been a long-standing supplier to Ramside, providing critical support across the group’s operations, including Wi-Fi, connectivity and communications infrastructure. Its services support everything from guest Wi-Fi […]
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Could an Outdated Trust Put Your Family’s Inheritance at Risk?
A recent High Court decision has highlighted how historic trust arrangements can create unexpected challenges when applied to modern family life. In Cator v Thynn, the trustees of the Longleat family trusts requested the court’s approval before taking a significant step, which could ultimately allow a child born through surrogacy to benefit from family trusts […]
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Sending GIFs at Work – Lessons for Employers from a recent Tribunal Decision
A recent Employment Tribunal decision is a useful reminder that informal workplace messaging can carry serious consequences. What may be intended as humour or banter can still amount to unlawful harassment, particularly where the effect on the recipient is degrading, humiliating or offensive. The case concerned Georgiana Ursuleanu and Vicars Cross Healthcare Ltd. The claimant, a Romanian national, […]
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