Employment law advice for when you need it most…

Call our nationwide legal experts on 0800 644 8646

Employment law advice for when you need it most…

0800 644 8646

Experienced Solicitors

Legal representation and advice ensuring you get the best tribunal result possible.

Settlement Agreements

Providing specialist help and advice on Settlement Agreements for employees of all levels.

Always Available

We’re open all hours and work around the clock and the client.You can contact us out of normal working hours.

Employment lawyers in Birmingham, Solihull & across the UK

Hatton James Legal is a specialist firm with offices in Birmingham, Solihull, London and Walsall with particular expertise in employment, corporate and commercial law. We represent businesses and individuals.

Employer clients

We advise manufacturers, care homes, pharmacists, suppliers and non-profit organisations from around the UK.

Employee clients

Our employee clients include CEO’s, managing directors, chartered accountants, IT consultants, teachers and NHS staff. We have been chosen by this (independent) site as one of Solihull’s leading employment law practices in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020

Why Choose Hatton James Legal?

With over 30 years experience in employment law. Hatton James Legal’s Employment Lawyers have a reputation for providing prompt and pragmatic solutions. We provide specialist help & advice to employees of all levels of experience across Birmingham.

Our approach

Our advice is jargon-free. There will never be surprise bills. For employers, using our fixed-cost subscription service means no unbudgeted legal costs.

If you are an employee or employer looking for a Birmingham employment law specialist or a Solihull employment lawyer and you want to be advised on a settlement agreement, look no further.

What do we think sets us apart from other Birmingham/Solihull employment solicitors?

  • We will fight hard for you.
  • We’re always available for you.
  • We’ll always provide value for money
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If you need representation, call our specialist team or make an online enquiry and take the first step to resolving your issue...

Excellent service and very friendly and knowledgeable

Ann M / 16/07/2020

I found Jaspal to go that extra mile to find a solution to difficult situations. The end results were above and beyond any expectations I may have had. I couldn’t have chosen a better law firm that Hatton James. Thank you for all your hard work.

Mrs B / 02/07/2020

Excellent service and absolutely felt they went the extra step

Grant / 09/06/20

Excellent service received with helpful and supportive advice provided.

Kathryn / 06/06/20

Very professional, prompt and detailed service. I would definitely recommend their services.

Steve / 20/05/20

Absolutely amazing; could not of choose better people to help me regarding a settlement. Gareth and Jaspal was so polite and helpful and got things turned around for me within hours. Best solicitor I’ve ever had.

Chloe F / 30/07/20

Contacted this company due to settlement, great service would definitely recommend. 1 phoned to ask them for their advice and to represent me as I needed solicitor for legal side, all sorted quickly and efficiently via emails and calls from them due to Covid

Karen / 22/07/20

Finding Jaspal & Gareth have been a godsend, helping us with an ongoing case they are always professional and full of knowledge. Keeping us up-to-date we know exactly where we are at and what our goal is.

Kris / 20/03/20

Jaspal & Gareth have been a great help, quick to respond and some great advice. My case is still going on due to the complexities but they have certainly reassured me, and I know what the next stage is.

Jason / 13/03/20

I had an issue with my previous employer and Hatton gave me very good and helpful advice. They were very quick to come back to me after my enquiry. I would totally recommend them.

Andrew H / 09/03/20