James Pike

Clients regularly come to James for his support with board-level disputes, complex discrimination matters, large-scale redundancies and complex TUPE transfers. He also advises clients in relation to industrial relations matters, such as recognition/derecognition of trade unions, navigating pay negotiations and disputes, and resolving threatened and taken industrial action.

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.

James is also an experienced litigator, having supported clients with defending the full gambit of employment tribunal claims, from unfair dismissal, to multiparty discrimination, whistleblowing and TUPE-related claims. He has significant experience in navigating complex pieces of litigation and securing clients’ desired outcomes.

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" and “he is exceptional at what he does”.