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Free 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.

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Employment lawyers in Birmingham & Solihull

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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My case is still ongoing but I have had good regular contact from my very first call with them. They have let me know what they are doing every step of the way and I have full confidence in them to settle my case successfully. So far so good.

Darren / 26/03/20

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.

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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.

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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.

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I am very happy with the service received from Hatton James Legal Solicitors’s. Gareth and Jaspal who are dealing with my case have been excellent with keeping me up to date with everything. I would recommend Hatton James Legal Solicitors 100%.

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