James Pike is a partner in the Labour & Employment Practice based in the Manchester office.

James has extensive experience supporting corporate clients with complex contentious and non-contentious employment issues. He provides commercial and business-focused advice, which supports his clients in securing their desired outcomes and navigating them through the associated legal risks. Clients regularly come to James for his support with complex discrimination matters, large-scale redundancies and complex TUPE transfers.

James has a particular specialism in advising clients in relation to National Minimum Wage compliance, which includes undertaking internal audits and advising clients during HMRC investigations.

Clients have praised James in The Legal 500, saying, “James Pike is an exceptional individual. He is very straightforward to work with, is available and responsive and provides advice in a pragmatic manner. He is calm and reassuring in his communication and has a key strength in encouraging us to think through broader implications.”

James has also been recognised in Chambers & Partners as an Associate to Watch, and where clients have stated that "He gives clear, straight-to-the-point advice."

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Admissions

  • England and Wales
  • Recommended in The Legal 500 UK 2017-2021 for Employment
  • Recognised as an Associate to Watch for Employment in Chambers & Partners 2021

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