Banner Jones promotes Jason Burnett to Director to support expansion of Care services

Banner Jones has promoted long-standing team member Jason Burnett to Director, recognising his significant contribution to the firm and his support in leading the highly regarded Care department.

Jason, who joined Banner Jones in 2022 and has been instrumental in developing and strengthening the firm’s Care services, will now take a strategic role inn the expansion of the department across North Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire.

A solicitor since 2008, Jason has dedicated his career to protecting the interests of children and families. He is accredited in Children Law by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, is a member of the Law Society’s Accredited Children Panel and has been recognised as a Recommended Lawyer in the UK Legal 500 for both 2024 and 2025.

Banner Jones’ Care team, also noted in the Legal 500, represents children in care proceedings, as well as parents, grandparents and extended family members involved in public law matters.

Jason’s promotion forms part of the firm’s wider commitment to growing its specialist Care offering. His new role will see him drive service development, support business growth and further strengthen training and mentoring across the department.

Commenting on the promotion, Simon Wright, Chief Executive at Banner Jones, said: “Jason’s promotion to Director is a well-deserved recognition of his commitment, expertise and the impact he has had on our Care department.

“He has been central to the development of the team—mentoring junior colleagues, supporting new talent and helping us build and grow our Care services across the region.

“His passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families is evident in all he does, and we are delighted to see him take this next step in his career with Banner Jones.”

Jason added: “I’m incredibly proud to take on the role of Director and to continue supporting the development of our Care services. The work we do has a profound impact on the lives of children and families, and I’m committed to ensuring we deliver the highest standards of representation and support.

“I’m excited to build on the strong foundations we already have and to help drive the department forward.”

L to R: Katie Ash, Jayne Henshaw, Jason Burnett and Simon Wright – all Directors at Banner Jones Solicitors.