James Cooper - Senior Employment Solicitor

James is a senior solicitor with extensive experience specialising in Employment Law

James has extensive experience specialising in Employment Law. Protecting Employee Rights and Business Interests, his clients appreciate his pragmatic approach to resolving and managing conflicts at work.

James began advising and representing individuals with workplace disputes since 2010.  He has proven track record of successful results specialising in areas such as breach of contract, unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, settlement agreements, and termination packages, along with TUPE,  redundancy advice and unpaid wages.

James enjoys advising, representing and training clients with regard to all types of discrimination claims (age, gender, race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and religion/belief).

His experience includes:

• Unfair Dismissal & Constructive Dismissal Claims
• Discrimination Claims (Age, Sex, Race, Disability, Religion, Sexual Orientation)
• Harassment & Bullying at Work
• Whistleblowing
• Redundancy Advice for Employees including protective awards
• Reviewing & Negotiating Settlement Agreements
• Breach of Contract Claims
• Grievance & Disciplinary Hearings
• TUPE Transfers (Employee Rights)

Away from his work, James is a family man and active community member, volunteering at a local homelessness charity in York. He’s also an enthusiastic rugby league fan, ardently supporting his favourite teams – York City Knights and the women’s team, York Valkyrie.

If you are seeking expert legal advice on any employment law matter, whether you are an employee facing a workplace issue or a business requiring proactive HR guidance, please contact James today for a confidential consultation.