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Jamie Webster

Associate

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Jamie is an Associate solicitor specialising in employment law. He gives empathetic, practical and commercial advice and clients value his responsiveness.

I started specialising in employment law (following a previous career in hospitality) when I qualified as a solicitor at the start of 2021, which is also when I joined Waterfront. Since then, I have been able to assist a wide variety of individuals and businesses from many different sectors and industries. I enjoy that while the law I advise on does not often change, the relevant facts and circumstances do, so the matters I work on are highly variable and I deal with people from all walks of life.

My goal when advising is always to balance pragmatism and commerciality with empathy and understanding, and (wherever possible) to try to get my client to the best achievable outcome with a minimum of fuss, cost and stress, so that they can get back to running their business or progressing their career.

I periodically post and write articles about employment law (including in The Times) and have delivered training on trans law in the workplace to a number of employer clients.

  • Successfully defending a PR agency against claims of race discrimination and victimisation by an employee who had been made redundant.
  • Obtaining the strike-out of various vexatious claims brought by a litigant in person against a large UK employer.
  • Representing a senior employee of a technology company in their claims for maternity leave discrimination and victimisation, ultimately achieving a favourable outcome and a substantial payment for our client.
  • Successfully defending a large UK employer against claims of unfair dismissal.
  • Defending a large UK employer against multiple complex claims of disability discrimination, ultimately resolving the matter by agreement on commercially acceptable terms.
  • Negotiating the exit of a senior executive from a large media group.
  • Advising a fashion agency on multiple complex grievances raised against its founder.
  • Advising two tech start-up co-founders on updated terms and conditions of employment proposed by investors.
  • Negotiating a favourable severance package for a senior employee of a national charity.
  • Advising an investment fund on the exit of one of their co-founders.
  • University of Law: LLB Hons (2017).
  • University of Law: LPC LLM (2018).
  • We have turned to Waterfront for advice on HR issues for several years now. We find their lawyers to be very knowledgeable, responsive and able to find practical solutions to the HR challenges we face as a large organisation. H&M
  • Jamie assisted us recently in defending employment tribunal claims bought by a senior former employee. We were very pleased with his thorough and hard work in helping us achieve a successful outcome. Group General Counsel – large multinational marketing group
  • Jamie was nothing short of a god-send. I had no idea what to expect, but he guided me through every step. I would have no hesitation in highly recommending Waterfront law. Employee of a property development group
  • Jamie assisted us recently with an employment matter. His ability to quickly understand our business, the complexities of the issue and execution were beyond my expectations based on experiences with other firms. He was quick, easy to work with and delivered faster than our original timelines. We were really pleased with the service. Dash Tabor, TUBR Limited
  • I’ve worked with Jamie twice now, and both experiences have been excellent. He’s professional, clear in his communication and always makes the process feel straightforward and stress-free. I really appreciate his reliability and the care he puts into his work. I would absolutely recommend Waterfront law Firm to anyone. Employee of a luxury property development business
  • Jamie has assisted us with employment and HR matters over the last year and we have been very pleased with the service. Jamie always responds promptly, his expertise has been valuable and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. Parallel Carbon Limited
  • Jamie was absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend Waterfront Law. It was a very stressful and uncertain time and he was so supportive and knowledgeable and handled my case so professionally. I’m incredibly grateful I was put in touch with him. Employee of a SaaS business
  • Jamie and the team at Waterfront were really supportive, responsive and couldn’t have been more reassuring as I worked through a situation with my employers. Jamie was pragmatic but firm and ensured that I achieved the best possible result. Senior charity leader
  • Employment Lawyers Association
  • AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers)

In my spare time I skate for London’s Southern Discomfort Roller Derby, which takes me all around the country competing at the top of UK roller derby. I am also obsessed with US-style smokehouse food and spend as much time as possible throughout the year in the garden with my trusty BBQ.

  • Jamie and the team at Waterfront were really supportive, responsive and couldn’t have been more reassuring as I worked through a situation with my employers
    Senior charity leader
  • Jamie assisted me with a workplace dispute and I was very pleased with the service. He kept me regularly updated, gave practical advice explained in clear terms and was robust but practical in negotiating on my behalf
    Employee of a large media organisation
  • We have turned to Waterfront for advice on HR issues for several years now. We find their lawyers to be very knowledgeable, responsive and able to find practical solutions to the HR challenges we face as a large organisation.
    H&M
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