Employment Law Specialists based in Birmingham, UK. Our goal is to ensure that we advise you accurately and clearly in plain English so that you can make well informed decisions with confidence. Employment law is a very emotive and complex field of law and we will support you throughout your matter, whether you are making a claim, defending one or looking for advice.
Served areas
- Employment Law, Discrimination Law, Unfair Dismissal
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As an employer, you will find that employment law is a rapidly changing part of your business landscape. New laws that affect you come into force very frequently. You could be at risk for failure to properly apply employment law, both in direct cost to your business and indirectly in loss of productivity and reduced morale. A successful claim against you can have a dramatic impact on your business and can, in some cases, threaten its existence. Employee
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Each year we support employees and workers like you with claims against their employers. If you are considering making a claim against your employer or need legal advice on employment law, we can help you. Our lawyers are specialists in employment law. They will ensure you understand your options and are able to make decisions about:
whether to take action
what that will involve
what the possible outcomes may be
what the prospects of success are and
what compensation you may be entitled to.
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Your Human Resources department is often management’s first port of call for any issue that affects the workforce. Spencer Shaw can help your department deliver an up to date and reliable service to your organisation.
We bring many years’ experience working with HR professionals in commercial and non-commercial environments to you
If you are HR specialists running your own independent practice, we can work with you for the benefit of your clients
Our role complements your HR service, offering a legal resource and specialists for you to call upon when needed
We will ensure that the law is being applied correctly and that your legal knowledge is as up-to-date as it can be
We can help you with contracts of employment and policies and procedures
We offer reassurance and advice to ensure the conduct of disciplinary and grievance proceedings runs smoothly and complies with current requirements
We can help you reduce the risk of employment claims against you or your client’s company
We advise on and help you implement redundancy processes
We assist in trying to resolve employment disputes before proceedings are issued
We provide education and training on the meaning and effect of employment legislation to help you stay up to date
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Reviews (25)
Gaurav Panchal
Aug 19, 2021
S. Martyr
Mar 14, 2020
I had a last minute situation, was able to get an appointment immediately, I was very much impressed and appreciated the way in which it was dealt with by those concerned. I was immediately put at ease, given good advice with out the jargon and with empathy. Thank you. And for or those reviewing this. I would highly recommend Spencer Shaw Solicitors
Riy M.
Feb 23, 2020
Spencer Shaw Solicitors have been great in assisting me with advice on a settlement agreement. Though the case was relatively straightforward, Ian and the team were very responsive and gave my case the appropriate attention required. I can confidently recommend them for any employment related legal advice you need.
Semiable Simian
Dec 17, 2019
Ian F.
Dec 10, 2019
Hasan Latif
Nov 18, 2019
Ag Photographic
Oct 24, 2019
I have used many - many - solicitors / law firms over my last 20+ years in business and I found Spencer Shaw to be very knowledgeable and able to give me some excellent initial advice over the phone (from Ian, who is clearly very knowledgeable about employment law) and they then drafted some proper self employment contracts for us. I would definitely recommend the firm to other businesses looking for high quality employment law advice.
Neil
Jun 12, 2019
Alexander Holmes
May 05, 2019
Martin O'Shea
Apr 05, 2019
Willem Kuyken
Mar 07, 2019
Martin O'Shea
Feb 23, 2019
Neil Brown
Feb 15, 2019
Willem K.
Sep 26, 2018
Mike A.
Aug 15, 2018
Positive consultation with Spencer Shaw over redundancy terms
Following a decision at my employer to make me redundant, I consulted Spencer Shaw over my settlement terms. They were able to see me within a matter of days of my contacting them and explained what this meant to me. Our discussions resulted in one significant improvement in the terms, plus a number of other worthwhile clarifications, and an increase in the redundancy payment, on account of a misunderstanding over the calculation basis at the company.
I was very pleased with how quickly Spencer Shaw were able to meet with me and the level of knowledge and understanding they demonstrated and would be happy to recommend them to other colleagues/contacts facing similar circumstances.
Following a decision at my employer to make me redundant, I consulted Spencer Shaw over my settlement terms. They were able to see me within a matter of days of my contacting them and explained what this meant to me. Our discussions resulted in one significant improvement in the terms, plus a number of other worthwhile clarifications, and an increase in the redundancy payment, on account of a misunderstanding over the calculation basis at the company.
I was very pleased with how quickly Spencer Shaw were able to meet with me and the level of knowledge and understanding they demonstrated and would be happy to recommend them to other colleagues/contacts facing similar circumstances.
Simon A.
Jun 26, 2018
I contacted Ian Jones for some advice on employment law and have to say that I found both him and his staff to be very professional, helpful and accomodating. Ian explained the issues in clear english and pointed out where some options may be advantagous, or otherwise to me. I would certainly recommend him to anyone in need of advice in this area.
Kirsteen
Feb 06, 2018
I attended Spencer Shaw premises ( very clean ) and dealt with Ian Jones who was very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble for him. I would definitely recommend Ian Jones to anyone. An exceptionally nice man. ,I am extremely satisfied with the service I received from Spencer Shaw and I found Ian Jones to be very helpful in my instance and would recommend him to anyone. Nothing was too much trouble for Ian and he was always very polite. I would definitely recommend Ian Jones.
Bally A.
Oct 02, 2017
Maxine
Oct 02, 2017
Ian Jones is a highly professional and knowledgeable solicitor. He provided an excellent service from my first telephone call right through to the signing of the settlement agreement. This was all done in a friendly and relaxed manner which made the whole process far less stressful. I would definitely recommend Ian to anyone needing employment law advice.
Sarah Ellis
I visited Ian Jones as I needed to get advise on a Settlement Agreement. I chose Ian purely from what I had read on online reviews and I'm so glad I did. When meeting Ian he explained the agreement to me in detail. There were a few issues with the agreement which Ian relayed to my ex-employer. These issues were resolved very quickly in my favour and I was happy to sign and bring a very difficult situation to an end.
Thank you Ian for your help. You made a somewhat difficult and upsetting situation easier to bare. You were extremely understanding and sympathetic and without your assistance this process would have been made more upsetting. I would HIGHLY recommend Ian and Spencer Shaw Solicitors to anyone who finds themselves in a difficult situation, hence the reason for my 5 stars. Thank you Ian.
Thank you Ian for your help. You made a somewhat difficult and upsetting situation easier to bare. You were extremely understanding and sympathetic and without your assistance this process would have been made more upsetting. I would HIGHLY recommend Ian and Spencer Shaw Solicitors to anyone who finds themselves in a difficult situation, hence the reason for my 5 stars. Thank you Ian.
Gary H.
I contacted Ian having done some research online and after speaking to a few solicitors. Ian's calming manner, logical thinking and expert advice helped me through a difficult period which resulted in me securing a good settlement agreement. If you have an employment issue, I would highly recommend him.
Adam A.
Malissa P.
The service I received was very professional. Ian Jones dealt with the issue I had in a very compassionate way. He was very thorough in fully understanding the situation to ensure that he could assist me. There were many terms that I was unfamiliar with that he clarified for me. If I need legal assistance again Spencer Shaw will be my first port of call.
Katherine W.
I recently met with Ian Jones to discuss some personal work issues. The offices are easy to find and, important considering the location, free parking wasn't a problem. Ian was very thorough in his approach, going through documents and explaining the legal jargon in layman's terms. As an HR professional myself I learned a lot from Ian during our meeting. I would recommend using Ian's services for any employment issues.
Venkman