Jayne Backett
Jayne Backett is a Partner at Fieldfisher LLP in London specializing in banking transactions, with a particular focus on real estate financing. Fieldfisher is a 600-lawyer European law firm, with a first-class reputation in a vast number of sectors, specifically, financial institutions, funds, technology and fintech, retail, hotels and leisure, and health care. Jayne has a depth of experience in mentoring and training junior lawyers and has a passion for bringing discussions on diversity in law to the forefront. She can be reached by email at [email protected], and you can follow her on Twitter: @JayneBackett.
Posts by Jayne Backett
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Biglaw, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Small Law FirmsNavigating The Negotiation Traps: 5 Factors To Consider
A career as a lawyer is a career based on negotiation -- so here's how to negotiate successfully. -
Fashion, Politics, United Kingdom / Great BritainThe Leather-Trousered Philanthropists
Behold the genuine demise of common sense decision making. 
SponsoredLuxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement
In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution.-
Health Care / Medicine, Kids, United Kingdom / Great BritainCharlie Gard: The General Election Isn't The Only Important Decision On June 8
The UK Supreme Court is the last hope for a treasured little boy and his parents.
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Law Schools, Minority Issues, United Kingdom / Great BritainCrispin Passmore: 2017's Champion Of Diversity In The Law
Big change -- for the better -- in how the United Kingdom trains its lawyers. -
Money, Women's IssuesThe Gender Pay Gap – Don't We Have Bigger Problems?
We're dealing with a larger problem of workplace culture, according to columnist Jayne Backett. -
Biglaw, Job Searches, Small Law Firms, Women's IssuesIn It For The Long Run
Partner Jayne Backett offers career advice for young attorneys (especially, but not exclusive, women attorneys). -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Job Searches, TechnologyRewire The Legal Profession With More Business Training For Lawyers
It won’t be easy to rewire lawyers, but if law firms and businesses employing lawyers want to succeed, they must. -
Justice, Politics, Women's IssuesHappy New Year – A Toast To The Rule Of Law
Where warped belief systems prevail over basic human rights, the law has failed its people. 
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Politics, Women's IssuesWhat Women Can Learn About Leadership From Hillary's Defeat
Four sales techniques we can learn from watching Donald Trump in the debates. -
Biglaw, Partner Issues, Women's IssuesThe Hunger Games And The Law Firm Life
Law firm life is like the Hunger Games -- and that's not entirely bad, according to partner Jayne Backett. -
Biglaw, Partner Issues, Women's IssuesWomen And The Panopticon Of The Law (Part 4): Death To the Queen Bee
Four ideas for achieving better gender balance in law firm management, from columnist Jayne Backett. -
Biglaw, Partner Issues, Women's IssuesWomen And The Panopticon Of The Law (Part 3): 'A Working Mother Must Be A General'
Some insights on what columnist Jayne Backett sees working and not working in the context of juggling family and a demanding career. -
Biglaw, Partner Issues, Women's IssuesWomen And The Panopticon Of The Law (Part 2): A Letter To My Pre-Lawyer Self
Biglaw partner Jayne Backett reminds herself of the journey she has taken so far through the legal profession.
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Curbing Client And Talent Loss With Productivity Tech
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Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building
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Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement
In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution.
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Ranking The Law Firms Lawyers Love
We’re pleased to introduce our list of Most Desirable Firms, along with other insights from our survey of more than 700 attorneys.
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Biglaw, Partner Issues, Women's IssuesWomen And The Panopticon Of The Law (Part 1): Navigate The Smoking Club Rules
Five tips from a female Biglaw partner on how to survive -- and thrive -- in the male-dominated legal profession.
