Areas of expertise

Jake is an associate in our employment team, and  advises on all aspects of employment law and is particularly experienced in drafting contracts of employment, service agreements and effective workplace policies and practices that ensure compliance and effective risk management.

Jake has experience providing strategic advice on day-to-day HR issues for businesses, such as disciplinary, grievances, poor performance and sickness absence. Whilst Jake has experience in acting for a range of employers, he is particularly experienced in acting for SMEs and those operating in the hospitality and leisure sector.

Jake acts for both employers and employees in the Employment Tribunal, with a particular focus on claims involving disability discrimination, harassment, constructive and unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and sexual harassment.

Jake has a wealth of experience in handling employment matters for employees. As well as providing Employment Tribunal representation, Jake regularly advises employees on settlement agreements and renegotiating the terms of their exit. Jake’s rounded employment expertise means that he is well-positioned to handle all types of employee matters and provide strategic advice.

Jake has delivered a number of training sessions to clients on various topics including equality and diversity and preventing sexual harassment in the workplace, which assist employers to protect their business in the event of a claim of discrimination or harassment. Jake also assists our corporate and commercial property teams by advising clients on TUPE, especially within the care home sector.

Accolades

Recommendations

“I contacted Jake McManus at Kuits solicitors after being faced with a sudden and complex workplace dispute. This was the single best decision I made in the entire process and has meant that I not only left with dignity but with financial security. From the beginning Jake was a calming influence, using his extensive experience to separate fact from emotion and keep me grounded to get the best outcome for myself. He made himself readily available through email and calls and I never felt alone during this process. His attention to detail was excellent; every letter and email was designed with maximum impact and no unnecessary information which meant the longer the case went on, the stronger my position became. His guidance helped me to uncover evidence from information I would have otherwise thought was irrelevant and he was able to structure my case in such a way that I went from feeling helpless and lost to confident and bullish. I absolutely could not have achieved anything close to what I did without his guidance and for that I will always be grateful.” – Client Testimonial 

Education

King’s College London
BPP Law School (Manchester)

Away from the office

Socialising with friends, preferably with wine
Running
Avid sports fan including athletics, football (Manchester City) and cricket