I advise on all aspects of employment, including redundancy, discrimination, contracts, complex tribunal claims and other key areas of employment law.
Background
Jessica qualified as a Solicitor in 2000. With over two decades of expertise in employment law and an impressive career spanning both legal practice and academia, Jessica leads the firm’s Employment Law Department, providing strategic guidance and expert advice to businesses and individuals alike.
Jessica advises on all aspects of employment law, from an employee and employer perspective including redundancy, discrimination, employment contracts, complex tribunal claims and other key workplace issues. She has particular expertise in advising on the implications of Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) compliant employment contracts, including confidentiality provisions, restrictive covenants and enforceable workplace policies and procedures.
Jessica also provides advice on employment litigation defence and dispute avoidance, settlement agreements, and TUPE transfers, helping employers ensure compliance while effectively managing risk during periods of change. She supports clients with practical, innovative solutions tailored to the challenges they face in today’s workplace, combining technical excellence with a commercial and pragmatic approach.
Jessica’s career highlights include managing diverse employment law caseloads, advising on both claimant and respondent matters, and handling complex employment disputes. In addition, she has served as a Senior Lecturer and Module Lead of Employment Courses at the University of Law in Leeds, where she delivered professional skills courses for solicitors and HR professionals, mentored junior staff, and supervised pro bono employment advice clinics. Her extensive experience, combined with her academic acumen, ensures she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role.
What clients say:
“I would like to say what a difficult situation I was in with my unfair dismissal from xxxx. I came to Malton branch of Ware & Kay. All the staff from reception were so helpful and pleasant from start to the finish. My Solicitor who took my case, Jessica Gowar, was, in my words, brilliant. She listened to me and pointed out all I needed to know to take this case forward. I was impressed by Jessica’s swift reply to my emails or phone calls to any questions or concerns I had. Jessica would explain everything to me clearly so I understood all what was happening. Without doubt, Jessica fought my case and I am pleased to say got me a firm and excellent settlement. I would recommend Ware & Kay to all my friends and family if they ever need a Solicitor in the future. A big Thanks to Company. And a bigger thanks to Jessica and her team.”