We are a team of experienced employment lawyers and HR professionals based near Manchester Airport that provide robust advice to businesses, schools and individuals.
John Cook
Solicitor
Qualified as a Solicitor
1995
Experience
I am a qualified Solicitor with over 20 years’ experience running a business, managing a team, appearing in the Employment Tribunal and advising on almost every conceivable employment law and HR issue. Clients appreciate my down to earth and straight forward approach that allows them to achieve results and manage their organisation more effectively. I take the worry out of employment law and HR issues with a proactive and robust approach.
What clients say about me
“John Cook is brilliant” Legal 500 UK 2016.
“John Cook is praised for his logical approach, negotiating skills and pragmatism.” Legal 500 UK 2016.
Ben Spence
HR Business Partner
Experience
I am a confident and commercial MCIPD qualified HR Professional with over 10 years’ experience in Human Resources. Prior to joining Cook Lawyers I spent 3 years at Wigan and Leigh College as a HR Business Partner and 4 years providing a HR Service to Schools in Lancashire and Wigan through the local authority. I have a real passion to ensure employment issues are managed effectively and in a timely manner.
What clients say about me
“Ben is a confident professional with excellent communication skills. He successfully developed strong working relationships across all levels of the business within a very short amount of time. His previous experience enabled him to bring a new approach to the service provided by the HR Team and he regularly contributed ideas for streamlining processes and ultimately improving the HR service. Ben was trusted with complex projects which he always delivered to a high standard”.
James Williams
Solicitor
Qualified as a Solicitor
2018
Experience
I am a Solicitor at Cook Lawyers. Here at Cook Lawyers I help a variety of clients on a day-to-day basis. I deal with all aspects of employment law and HR with a particular focus on Schools.