Eight Legal provides professional Employment Law, HR and Business Development Services to SMEs throughout the UK
Many clients tell us how much happier their businesses are as a result of working with us. Staff are more positive and motivated. As a consequence, this translates into increased profit for the business too.
Whether it’s recruiting and retaining the right team, managing absence or performance, or dealing with issues around maternity or disability, we can help.
We will ensure all your policies and procedures are up-to-date so you stay on the right side of the law and will also deal with negotiations with ACAS or solicitors if needs arise.
Many clients tell us how much happier their businesses are as a result of working with us. Staff are more positive and motivated. As a consequence, this translates into increased profit for the business too.
Whether it’s recruiting and retaining the right team, managing absence or performance, or dealing with issues around maternity or disability, we can help.
We will ensure all your policies and procedures are up-to-date so you stay on the right side of the law and will also deal with negotiations with ACAS or solicitors if needs arise.
Our vision is simple – to provide the best employment law and human resource support service to businesses whilst helping our clients create high performing teams.
Our approach is to identify what a business wants and needs and then work with them to provide a solution. All of our team (see below for details) are experienced in offering practical, industry-specific, business-focused advice and solutions.
Most of all, we work hard for our clients and want them to succeed
Let us help you to build the high performing team your business needs.
James has been advising Businesses on Employment Law and team performance since 1998.
Kay's experience of the veterinary environment give Eight Legal a unique insight into how best to support practices.
Luke is a leading regional expert in employment law. He specialises in Employment Tribunal claims, senior executive exits and discrimination claims, including equal pay.
Gill advises on all aspects of employment law including contracts, policies, procedures, discrimination, dismissals, disputes and general contract law.
After teaching law at Cambridge University Ian practised as a corporate lawyer for many years and was a “Legal 500 “Leading Individual “. He has co-founded a law firm and 3 venture capital businesses, one of which he was CEO of for 7 years.
Don’t Ask Yourself. Ask Us.
Our experienced legal advisors, solicitors, barristers and mentors work together to provide the perfect solution for your business. No one understands the employment law challenges business owners face better than we do.
Let us help you to build the high-performing team your business needs.
Our practical HR & employment law support takes the stress out of managing your team
We’ll ‘join the dots’ so you understand what your people really need to do their best work
Eight Legal provides professional Employment Law, HR and Business Development Services to SMEs throughout the UK
Eight Legal offers two hours per month of pro bono work to people who otherwise cannot afford legal advice.
James helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cut through the complexity of employment, corporate, and commercial law. With years of hands-on experience advising businesses and high-growth companies, he delivers practical, no-nonsense legal solutions that protect businesses, save time, and drive results.
James has worked as a legal adviser to MPs in the House of Commons, holds non-executive director roles, and supports a range of businesses with everything from employment disputes to commercial contracts. James takes a proactive, business-first approach—helping SME owners tackle legal challenges head-on and avoid costly mistakes before they happen.
He specialises in:
James understands that running a business means juggling priorities. His goal is to make legal issues straightforward, so you can focus on scaling your company with confidence. Whether you’re growing your team, entering new markets, or need day-to-day legal advice, James is your trusted partner to keep your business on track.
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