Michelmores is pleased to announce the appointment of Jo Mackie as a Partner in the Employment team, further strengthening the Firm’s national employment law offering.
Jo brings with her over two decades of experience advising major UK and international businesses across sectors including media, pharmaceuticals, property management, marketing, and hospitality. Known for her pragmatic, strategic advice, Jo supports clients on the full range of employment law matters – from day-to-day advisory to high-stakes litigation and complex TUPE transfers.
Jo has particular expertise in contentious matters, having successfully defended clients in the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), and the High Court. She regularly advises on restrictive covenants, performance management, redundancy, and all employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
She also acts as a trusted media commentator, regularly featuring as an in-house legal expert for Raconteur (part of The Times and The Sunday Times), and contributing to People Management, the UK’s leading HR publication. Jo has also provided employment law commentary on national platforms such as Sky News, LBC, and Talk Radio.
James Baker, Partner and Head of the Firm’s Employment practice, commented:
“Jo’s appointment is a fantastic addition to our team. Her experience advising high-profile and international clients, particularly in fast-moving and complex sectors, aligns perfectly with our strategic focus. Her media presence also reflects her ability to communicate complex legal issues in a clear, commercial way – something clients and colleagues greatly value.”
Jo Mackie said:
“I’m thrilled to be joining Michelmores – a firm with an excellent reputation for providing commercially focused legal advice. I’m looking forward to working with the team to help our clients navigate the evolving employment landscape with confidence.”
For more information about Michelmores’ Employment offering, visit the Firm’s website: Employment.
