Jane is an Employment Partner and heads up VWV's Higher Education practice.
She has extensive experience of advising employers on all aspects of employment law but specialises in complex employment tribunal litigation; equality, diversity and inclusion issues; and strategic HR projects.
Jane has been a trusted adviser to universities on employment, people and wider HR issues for over 25 years.
Jane is commended for her practical, no nonsense approach and her experience means that she can guide employers through the most sensitive and complex HE issues, providing solutions that really work on the ground.
She is based in the Birmingham but supports clients nationally.
Jane Byford is outstanding - it's a given that she knows the law but her advice is sensible and pragmatic and she brings to the table common sense and judgment.
What others say
Chambers & Partners comments Jane's "real strength is her knowledge of the education sector" and she "offers a stand out service, friendly, approachable and supportive".
"Jane Byford's advice is clear, practical and responsive". - Chambers & Partners
Legal 500 comments Jane is "able to quickly pick up the issue at hand and provide tailored, practical advice, [she] understands employment in an educational setting".
"Jane Byford is excellent, really knowledgeable and accessible" - Legal 500
What You Might Like to Know
Jane co-authored Workplace Stress: Law and Practice (Law Society, 2003), and is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.
She has considerable experience of providing client training and is a regular speaker at VWV events and national HE conferences.
Outside of work, Jane loves to travel and experience new cultures, and particularly enjoys all things Italian and holidaying in Sicily.
Other teams Jane works with
Jane regularly works with our other HE specialist lawyers across the firm.
