Jack Mitchell
Jack Mitchell

Barrister, Old Square Chambers

Jack Mitchell specialises only in employment law and advises on the entire spectrum of claims, but is best known for work on whistleblowing and discrimination claims. He advises on the commercial aspects of employment, providing advice to both corporate and individual clients on a broad range of commercial matters including breach of contract claims, shareholder disputes and partnership issues.
He is regularly instructed in large complex claims in all areas of employment law, from Tribunals to High Court claims and appeals at all levels.
Jack has been elected to ELBA (Employment Law Bar Association) and has been appointed its Treasurer.
 
Other publications:
Whistleblowing: Law and Practice
Fourth Edition (2022), Third Edition (2017), Second (2012) and First (2007), with Jeremy Lewis KC, John Bowers KC and Martin Fodder.
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Res judicata definition
What does Res judicata mean?

Latin for the matter has been decided. At common law, once a court has made a decision, the matter cannot be re-opened once the time limit for appealing or the relevant limitation period has expired.

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