James Monk is a Director & Solicitor and heads up our Employment Law team. James works with clients throughout the Midlands and others based nationally.

James has experience of supporting a range of clients, including SMEs, larger multi-national companies, those in the ‘not for profit sector’ and charities. He seeks to provide commercial solutions to HR and employment issues that, in turn, allow his clients to focus on their core business. James goes the extra mile for his clients to achieve their goals, is easy to work with, approachable and is able to build strong relationships.

Previously, James has worked on secondment at a large multi-national company and also holds the highest-level HR CIPD qualification. His dual qualification as an HR professional and experienced employment lawyer means that he is able to fully understand the pressures that businesses face and adapt his advice accordingly.

After reading law at Durham University, James completed the legal practice course at Chester college of Law. He qualified as an employment solicitor in 2007, having previously worked at Eversheds, an international law firm, and for Anthony Collins in Birmingham. With 15 years post qualification experience, James has been recommended in the Good Lawyer Guide, and is a recommended lawyer in Legal 500.