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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Cohabitation Reform to bring a Measured Step Towards Greater Fairness
The Government’s June 2026 consultation, A Fairer End to Relationships, marks a significant and long-overdue shift in the direction of family law in England and Wales. For some time, lawyers have recognised the growing gap between the current legal framework and the reality of modern relationships. This consultation represents a considered attempt to address that […]
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Admissibility of Anonymous Witness Statements in Civil ASB Cases
Anti-social behaviour (“ASB”) cases remain one of the most challenging areas of civil proceedings. Noise nuisance, intimidation, harassment, vandalism, drug activity and threatening conduct can have a serious impact on local communities. However, many victims and residents are reluctant to come forward due to fear of retaliation. This raises an important question. What are anonymous […]
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Conveyancing FAQs: What to Expect When Buying or Selling a Property
Buying or selling a home is a significant milestone, and for most people, it’s not something they do often. It’s therefore completely natural to feel uncertain about the process and to have questions along the way. At Swinburne Maddison, we believe clients should feel informed and supported at every stage. Below, we’ve answered some of […]
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