Jack Feeny is an employment law specialist, typically acting in high value, complex cases involving discrimination, whistleblowing, and TUPE issues.
He is on the Attorney General’s panel for Government work. He specialises in police law in an employment context including pension appeals. He has a High Court practice including judicial review claims and restrictive covenants. He regularly appears in the EAT and the Court of Appeal. He sits as a fee paid employment judge.
Jack has been ranked as a leader in the field for employment law by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for a number of years. His directory entries describe him as “technically excellent”, “diligent”, and “meticulous”.
Jack is regularly instructed to act on behalf of FTSE-100 companies and international corporations in retail, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, sport, leisure and energy. He also has a busy public sector practice, acting on behalf of the Government, local authorities, and NHS Trusts.
Jack has for many years been instructed to represent police officers in claims arising out of equality and employment disputes in the Employment Tribunal and High Court. As a result, he has a detailed knowledge of police law and other public law issues including pension appeals, judicial review, and claims under the Human Rights Act.
He acts and advises both employers and employees in High Court actions for injunctive relief arising out of restrictive covenants and misuse of confidential information.
He regularly appears in the EAT and Court of Appeal and he has been involved in a number of significant cases including direct discrimination because of perceived rather than actual disability, pension loss and grossing up, and recovery of fees.
Jack also acts in professional discipline proceedings.
In addition to his court work, Jack is often instructed to carry out internal investigations including handling internal grievance and disciplinary proceedings, as well as advising on compromise agreements, business restructures, TUPE transfers, and policies and procedures.
Jack is registered for direct access.
Represented various Government departments in the “check off” litigation, led by Clive Sheldon KC in the High Court and Court of Appeal and Daniel Stilitz KC in the Supreme Court
Appeal on strike out and deposit orders (acted pro bono)
Appeal on the application of the Equality Act 2010 to the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006
Secured a judgment of over £820,000 for a female firearms officer, widely reported in the national media
Appeal on amendment applications
Appeal on admissibility of documents where retained in breach of GDPR
Judicial review claim on the test for injury awards under the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006
Appeal on whistleblowing protection for police officers
Authority on direct discrimination because of perceived disability
Appeal on contractual mobility clauses and unfair dismissal
Appeal on conduct extending over time in discrimination claims
Authority on recovery of EAT fees
Appeal on remedy in discrimination claims including pension loss and grossing up
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No5 Barristers’ Chambers are pleased to announce the following appointments to the Government Legal Department Panel for two members of the Employment group: Jack Feeny:…
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Jack Feeny is appearing in the Supreme Court on 1-2 July 2024 in the long running litigation in PCS v Secretary of State for the…
"Jack is a diligent, trusted and highly competent counsel. He has an impressive ability to understand legal issues and the clients’ perspectives quickly."
"He's very personable, gets on with clients well and builds up a good relationship." "An excellent all-round choice as an employment barrister. He's proactive, gets to grips with the issues and is easy to work with."
"Jack's approach is collaborative, supportive and not patronising. He explains complex legal issues succinctly and in an easily digestible way and ensuring they feel well-supported."
"He is professional and effective." "He is very competent and knowledgeable, and punches above his weight." "He is diligent and brilliant with clients."
"Technically excellent." "Meticulous, on top of the issues and in court is able to go in at the right time with the pertinent points."
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No5 Barristers’ Chambers are pleased to announce the following appointments to the Government Legal Department Panel for two members of the Employment group: Jack Feeny:…
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Jack Feeny is appearing in the Supreme Court on 1-2 July 2024 in the long running litigation in PCS v Secretary of State for the…
