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 25 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.
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
“Can I just pass on my thanks for all that Ben has done for us. He is so supportive and I really appreciate everything he has done. I thank my lucky stars that we are working with Cook Lawyers! The service has been second to none – thank you.” Sarah Murphy (Headteacher) St Werburgh’s Catholic Primary School.
James Williams
Solicitor
Qualified as a Solicitor
2018
Experience
I am a qualified Employment Law and HR Solicitor. I specialise in acting for schools and advise on all aspects of employment law and HR including attending employee meetings, advising senior leaders, conducting redundancy consultations, drafting contracts of employment, advising on policies and procedures and negotiating settlement agreements.
What clients say about me
“Just wanted to let you know we had brilliant support and advice from James at Cooks today…very impressed.” Yvonne Glaister (Academy Principal) Esprit Multi Academy Trust