James Johnson

James Johnson has extensive experience in the field of employment law. James started their career as an Employment Lawyer at Smith Partnership in 1997 and worked there until 2002. During this time, they gained expertise in handling cases related to unfair dismissal, discrimination, breach of contract, TUPE, and equal pay.

In 2002, James joined Croner Consulting (Wolters Kluwer UK) as an Employment Tribunal Advocate. James represented respondent companies in employment tribunal proceedings across the UK and personally handled over 200 cases. James worked in this role until 2004.

James then took on the position of Lead Consultant in the Technical Services Department at Croner Consulting (Wolters Kluwer Ltd) in 2004. In this role, they managed a team that provided support and advice to HR advisers, particularly focusing on changes in employment law. James remained in this position until 2005.

Finally, James returned to Smith Partnership in 2005, this time as a Partner and Head of Employment. James led the Employment Law Department and provided comprehensive advice on employment law and human resources. Their responsibilities included training and representing clients in employment tribunals.

Overall, James Johnson's work experience showcases their expertise in employment law, with a focus on providing advice, training, and representation in employment tribunal proceedings.

James Johnson obtained their LLB degree in Law from the University of the West of England, where they studied from 1994 to 1997. James then pursued further studies at Staffordshire University, earning their LPC qualification in Law from 1999 to 2001.