Jennifer Smith

Jennifer is a Partner and Head of the Commercial Employment team. Jennifer has considerable experience and expertise, encompassing both contentious and non-contentious work, spanning the lifetime of the employment relationship. With extensive advocacy experience in the employment tribunal, Jennifer has developed a strong reputation as a litigator and tactician. Jennifer's clients include several household names and international companies.

Jennifer is listed in the Legal 500 as a "Recommended Lawyer" and a "Next Generation Partner". The publication has described Jennifer as "very thorough and totally committed to her clients" and as a "name to note". Jennifer has particular expertise in the recruitment sector, as well as professional services industry and hospitality, retail and tech sectors. Clients recognise Jennifer's excellent legal skillset and commitment to them and consistently return to her for advice. Jennifer's personal approach, commercial awareness and excellent client care skills were recognised when she won the North West Business Insider Lawyer of the Year.

As well as being a Partner at Forbes, Jennifer is a Trustee of the Forbes Foundation charity and is a director of Pro-Manchester, the largest business development organisation in the North West.