James Faradjollahi

Senior Associate

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What can I do for you

James is an employment law specialist and has wide variety of experience acting for corporate clients ranging from SMEs to large national companies. His experience includes defence of Employment Tribunal claims. For instance, unfair and constructive dismissal and discrimination claims. James also advises clients on employment law queries and non-contentious work such as drafting contracts of employment and settlement agreements. 

What do others say

"James demonstrated all the attributes you would want from your legal adviser. He was extremely professional and from the outset, it was clear James had a high level of knowledge and expertise within employment law. However, it was his excellent inter-personal skills which particularly impressed me." A client.

Supporting your ambitions

Employment law is continuously developing and evolving, James appreciates that it can be difficult for businesses to keep up with challenging problems from employees. James gives his clients the confidence to tackle difficult subjects and achieve their desired outcome by listening to their needs and providing insightful, commercial and practical advice, such as:

  • Defending a company in relation to a tribunal claim for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination in the context of a resentful employee who resigned after six years' service.
  • Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements for several private companies.
  • Advising an organisation in relation to a flexible working request.

What else should you know?

James is an active networker across Leeds and regularly attends events. He loves a charity challenge and regularly raises money for charities across the Yorkshire region.  

James is a keen Rugby Union player and has been selected to represent Iran in the Asian 5 Nations Championship on several occasions across Asia. 

Additional Information

Our employment tribunal fees

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What our clients say about us

“I think Mills & Reeve are a wonderful firm. The support they have provided to us in a really difficult area has been brilliant, collaborative and commercially minded. The team were absolutely wonderful and a joy to work with. Amazing advice and support and a real collaborative effort with us. I can't thank them enough for getting us through some really tough times and doing so with an amazing can-do attitude.”

“They are friendly, fast, always available and always on top of the game. I tend to judge my legal team against the other side's legal team and never doubt Mills & Reeve is the better of the two.”

“All interactions have been very clear. Responses to questions have always been very swift and unambiguous. Our company, and my family, have used various services in Mills & Reeve with the same level of satisfaction.”

“I value the fact that Mills & Reeve are recognised as a good place to work in the UK Best Companies survey. This aligns with the values of our business and means that Mills & Reeve can share what is required to achieve this status with our business.”