Biography
Jack Latham is a Senior Associate Solicitor in Myerson’s award-winning Employment team and is the Head of Myerson’s Hospitality and Leisure sector.
Jack graduated with a BA Joint Honours in Law and Sociology from the University of Warwick before completing his LPC at BBP in Birmingham. Jack joined Myerson in 2020 and was promoted to an Associate in 2021 and a Senior Associate in 2023.
Jack has been noted in leading publications the Legal 500 – “Jack Latham truly cares for his clients and the outcome, he is very professional, and has excellent knowledge of the law and legal systems” and Chambers and Partners – “Professional, with the ideal result every time” – where he was recognised as an Associate to watch in 2023 and 2024.
Jack is extremely supportive, available and in tune with his client’s business needs, being described by his clients as a true external business partner.
Expertise and Past Cases
Expertise and past cases
Jack has a broad practice, with notable experience when it comes to employment advice in the context of corporate transactions, having previously worked as a corporate and commercial solicitor and in tribunal claims, which include complex whistleblowing, discrimination and unfair dismissal.
His expertise includes:
- Managing multiple sensitive employment tribunal caseloads on behalf of well-known employers;
- Assisting in reorganisations of companies including collective consultation requirements;
- Assisting in employment law aspects of multi million-pound corporate transactions, including complex TUPE arrangements;
- Carrying out an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment made against the Senior Manager at a company by a junior member of staff;
- Advising international companies on commencing operations in the UK; and
- Successfully mediating complex disputes between parties in judicial mediation.
History
Blogs By Jack Latham
How the New Obligation to Prevent Sexual Harassment Can Safeguard the Hospitality Industry
The hospitality sector frequently faces high-profile scandals involving sexual harassment, largely due to the nature of the industry, where employees interact directly with customers in high-pressure environments. From bars and restaurants to...
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The End of Fire and Rehire and Its Effect on the Manufacturing Industry
The King’s Speech, delivered on 17 July 2024, set out several proposals from the new Labour government. Among such proposals was the Employment Rights Bill , which included a commitment to ‘ending the scourges of ‘Fire and Rehire’ and ‘Fire and...
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Redundancies in the Technology Sector
In recent years, it has been a rollercoaster ride for employers and employees alike in the tech sector. Our Technology Lawyers look into the processes and effects of redundancies in the technology sector.
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Employment Discrimination: A Conflict in Cases
In early 2024, the Employment Tribunal made two notable judgments in the cases of Miller v University of Bristol and Omooba v Michael Garrett Associates Ltd (t/a Global Artists) and Leicester Theatre Trust Ltd , both of which centred on topical...
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AI and Manufacturing: Key Considerations for Employers
Artificial Intelligence (“ AI ”) is increasingly being implemented across all sectors, with manufacturing and engineering being no exception. According to a survey conducted by Deloitte in 2020, 93% of companies believe that AI will be a pivotal...
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ICO Guidance on Monitoring Employees
On 3 October 2023, the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) published updated guidance on lawful monitoring in the workplace. The guidance outlines legal requirements as well as good practice advice to help employers build trust with their...
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