Jody Roy Atkinson
Call 2005 (Inner Temple)
Qualifications 2005 BVC & CPE, Inns of Court School of Law, Very Competent; 2004 Complete Drugs Counselling Course, Open College Network; 2002 MA in Modern History, University of York, Distinction; 2001 BA (Hons.) in History, Bristol University, First Class.
Professional Memberships Family Law Bar Association; Western Circuit.
Scholarship and Awards 2004 Inner Temple Major Scholar (BVC); 2003 Inner Temple Major Scholar (CPE); 2001 George Hare Leonard Prize from Bristol University for best degree in year.
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Areas of Practice
Jody is a employment law practitioner and has been with St John’s Chambers as a pupil, since September 2005. He successfully completed his pupillage and was accepted as a tenant in October 2006
Jody has an expanding practice in all areas of Employment Law acting for both Claimants and Respondents in Employment Tribunal matters. Jody is able to advise and represent clients at all stages of litigation including internal disciplinary proceedings. He has a particular interest in the following areas:
- Unfair dismissal
- Discrimination cases
- Transfer of Undertakings
- Trade Union Matters.
Jody is one of the authors of Tolley’s Employment Law.
Direct Access
Jody is qualified to undertake Direct Access work in appropriate cases, for further information, please visit our Direct Access page.
Prior to becoming a tenant Jody was an active member of the Free Representation Unit in London. He continues to undertake Pro Bono Claimant work on the Western Circuit.
Articles
- Advocates’ Liability in Common Law Jurisdictions [2005] New Zealand Law Review 373 (with Christopher Sharp QC)
Personal
Jody’s interests include Eighteenth Century history, swimming and electronic music.
