Eight Legal

About Us

Eight Legal provides professional Employment Law, HR and Business Development Services to SMEs throughout the UK

Our Mission

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 Mission

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

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

Client Testimonials

Our Team

Let us help you to build the high performing team your business needs.

James Cronin BSc PGDL LLM
DIRECTOR & SENIOR LEGAL CONSULTANT

James has been advising Businesses on Employment Law and team performance since 1998.

Dr Kay Hamblin BVSc MRCVS MSc
DIRECTOR & VETERINARY SURGEON

Kay's experience of the veterinary environment give Eight Legal a unique insight into how best to support practices.

Luke Menzies LLM, FRSA, FIoD, ACC
CONSULTANT BARRISTER & SOLICITOR

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 Williams MA (Oxon) LLM
CONSULTANT SOLICITOR

Gill advises on all aspects of employment law including contracts, policies, procedures, discrimination, dismissals, disputes and general contract law.

Ian Zant-Boer
CONSULTANT

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.

Services

Eight For Employers

Our practical HR & employment law support takes the stress out of managing your team

Eight Mediation

Resolving workplace conflict & rebuilding relationships
 

Eight Insights

We’ll ‘join the dots’ so you understand what your people really need to do their best work

Eight For Vets

Eight Legal provides professional Employment Law, HR and Business Development Services to SMEs throughout the UK

Eight Legal are proud to partner with Dignipets

Dignipets offers support to vet practices with in-home end of life requests. Next to having dedicated local vets providing home visits for a peaceful pet passing they also provide support in quality of life scoring and decision making.

Pro Bono WORK

Eight Legal offers two hours per month of pro bono work to people who otherwise cannot afford legal advice.

James – Clear, Practical Legal Guidance for Businesses

James is an experienced legal consultant who helps businesses of all sizes navigate employment, corporate, and commercial law with confidence. With a strong background in teaching and explaining legal concepts, he provides practical solutions that protect businesses, save time, and support growth.

Instead of qualifying as a solicitor or barrister, James chose the teaching and lecturing route, enabling him to break down complex legal matters in a way that business leaders can easily understand and apply.

James has spent years advising SMEs, high-growth companies, and business leaders, helping them cut through legal complexity and make informed decisions. He has worked as a legal adviser to MPs in the House of Commons, holds non-executive director roles, and has trained business owners and teams on legal best practices.

How James Supports Businesses

  • Employment Law – Helping you manage contracts, compliance, disputes, and team dynamics.
  • Corporate Law – Providing guidance on shareholder agreements, governance, and structuring your company for growth.
  • Commercial Contracts – Drafting and negotiating agreements that protect your business interests.


His approach is simple: deliver clear, practical, and business-focused legal guidance, so you can focus on what matters most – growing your company.

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