Jessica Rowson

Director and Head of Psychiatric Injury

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Jessica Rowson started as a Paralegal at Oakwood Solicitors in July 2010, qualifying as a Solicitor in September 2013. Following her qualifying as a Solicitor, Jessica established a niche department dealing primarily with Stress at Work claims. She was promoted to Assistant Head of Department in 2014 and took over as Head of Department in 2016, where she broadened the scope of the department to cover a wider range of claims focused on Psychiatric Injury. In December 2017, Jessica was promoted to Director following over seven years of service and dedication to the firm. Last year she obtained a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in awareness of Mental Health Problems and is also a qualified Mental Health First Aider. Jessica also recently contributed her expertise to a BBC documentary. This one-off special highlighted daily workplace interactions and asked a group of 18-30 year-olds whether the behaviours displayed could be deemed as sexual harassment. Watch the full video by clicking here. More recently, Jessica featured in a BBC short documentary called How to tell if you’re being bullied at work. View the full video here. Jessica contributes within the legal field by writing articles, presenting training to fellow legal professionals and is also the contributing author of A Practical Guide to Valuing Employment Discrimination Claims by Hill & Ward. Jessica has extensive experience in personal injury, civil litigation and employment disputes including: Stress at work claims Psychiatric injury claims Negligence claims Claims under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Assault claims, with a particular specialism in sexual assault claims Employment disputes generally Breach of Contract claims School Bullying claims Educational negligence matters

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 507513

  • Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 13 years

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Jessica Rowson started as a Paralegal at Oakwood Solicitors in July 2010, qualifying as a Solicitor in September 2013. Following her qualifying as a Solicitor, Jessica established a niche department dealing primarily with Stress at Work claims. She was promoted to Assistant Head of Department in 2014 and took over as Head of Department in 2016, where she broadened the scope of the department to cover a wider range of claims focused on Psychiatric Injury. In December 2017, Jessica was promoted to Director following over seven years of service and dedication to the firm. Last year she obtained a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in awareness of Mental Health Problems and is also a qualified Mental Health First Aider. Jessica also recently contributed her expertise to a BBC documentary. This one-off special highlighted daily workplace interactions and asked a group of 18-30 year-olds whether the behaviours displayed could be deemed as sexual harassment. Watch the full video by clicking here. More recently, Jessica featured in a BBC short documentary called How to tell if you’re being bullied at work. View the full video here. Jessica contributes within the legal field by writing articles, presenting training to fellow legal professionals and is also the contributing author of A Practical Guide to Valuing Employment Discrimination Claims by Hill & Ward. Jessica has extensive experience in personal injury, civil litigation and employment disputes including: Stress at work claims Psychiatric injury claims Negligence claims Claims under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Assault claims, with a particular specialism in sexual assault claims Employment disputes generally Breach of Contract claims School Bullying claims Educational negligence matters

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 507513

  • Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 13 years

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  • Michael Lewin Solicitors Limited

    SRA-approved manager - Director

    Until October 2019

  • Oakwood Solicitors Limited

    SRA-approved manager - Director

    Until October 2019

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Princes House, 635 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4BA

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If your health is being affected by your workplace, you need Jessica in your corner.

I cannot recommend Jessica Rowson at Oakwood Solicitors highly enough. Finding the right specialist to help with the complex intersection of employment and personal injury law was incredibly difficult, and being recommended to Jessica was a turning point. Her advice was exceptional at every stage; strategic, practical and genuinely impactful. She was responsive when matters became urgent, worked at remarkable pace, and always kept a sharp focus on achieving the right outcome cost-effectively, without unnecessary work or expense. Jessica took away an enormous burden at an exceptionally difficult time. She dealt with insurers, courts and other solicitors with care, precision and determination, allowing me to focus on my own health. She was compassionate and understanding of my limitations, offering not just outstanding legal support but genuine kindness. Psychiatric injury in the workplace sits within a particularly specialist and challenging area of law. My experience has shown me just how important it is to have the right expertise, and to seek it early.

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Thank you for this very kind review of Jessica's service. We are very glad to hear that she was able to assist you. Kind regards, Team Oakwood.

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