Angela West is a Director in the Commercial Litigation team at JCP Solicitors, specialising in employment law. With over 24 years’ experience, Angela brings a wealth of expertise to the firm, having advised clients across the UK on a wide range of complex and sensitive employment matters.
Angela joined JCP Solicitors from Bristol-based Davies & Partners, where she was Head of the Employment Department and previously served as Legal Director.
A member of the Employment Lawyers Association, Angela is known for her strategic and pragmatic approach. She works closely with fellow Directors in the Commercial Litigation team to provide high-level corporate support on commercial deals, ensuring clients receive comprehensive and commercially astute advice.
Angela studied in Swansea and qualified as a solicitor more than two decades ago. She chose to specialise in employment law early in her career and has since built a reputation for excellence in the field. Her appointment strengthens JCP Solicitors’ offering to local, national, and international businesses, reinforcing the firm’s standing as a leader in commercial litigation.
Expertise
All aspects of employment law including….
- Commercial settlements
- Employment tribunals
- Unfair dismissal
- Discrimination
- Whistleblowing
- Victimisation
- Breaches of contract
Work Highlights
- Acted in a whistleblowing and unfair dismissal case involving over £1.4 million in claims, successfully settled via mediation
- Led the disciplinary and termination process of senior executive, involving fraud investigations and coordination with law enforcement and banks
- Represented a high-end city property company in a 14-day discrimination and victimisation case, resolved through mediation
- Defended a high-profile individual in a sex discrimination and harassment case
- Represented an international company in a 10-day tribunal involving age and race discrimination, union-related dismissal, and Working Time Regulation breaches
- Defended an educational facility in a complex case involving disability discrimination, whistleblowing, and constructive dismissal
- Advised on TUPE and harmonisation of contracts following a major security contract award
- Provided strategic advice in a sensitive case involving a national charity CEO with a disability-related misconduct issue
- Represented a private company in a complex pregnancy and maternity discrimination case involving forensic and handwriting experts
- Negotiated multiple executive terminations with settlements exceeding £100,000