James Millet

Overview

I am an Associate in the Employment team, based in London.

I advise employers and employees on both contentious and non‑contentious employment matters across a range of sectors. My experience includes guiding clients through day‑to‑day HR issues and advising on discrimination, unfair dismissal, redundancy and termination situations.

I have extensive experience acting in Employment Tribunal litigation, including multi‑day and high‑value claims. I focus on delivering clear strategy, managing risk and securing commercially sensible outcomes for clients.

Alongside my litigation work, I frequently draft employment contracts, service agreements and workplace policies. I also have a strong track record in negotiating settlement agreements, achieving swift and pragmatic resolutions in sensitive and high‑stakes situations.

Outside of work, I can often be found at the Emirates Stadium, cheering on the best team in North London.

Recent experience

Representing a client in defending a complex Employment Tribunal claim brought by a former employee, involving allegations of sexual orientation discrimination and unfair dismissal

Assisting a client with a substantial costs application, securing an award exceeding six figures

Acting for a client in defending a disability discrimination claim brought by a job applicant and securing a strike‑out after undertaking the advocacy at the Preliminary Hearing

Achieving a significant settlement for a senior employee whose dismissal had not been carried out in accordance with a fair procedure