James Johnson

Thank you to James Johnson for the help and advice with my unexpected employment dispute. James was very professional, concise and prompt given the timescales we had to get this resolved. I was very happy with the outcome and would highly recommend James! 

Smith Partnership has an excellent employment team who are attentive and responsive to our business priorities and provide pragmatic advice.

I have used James Johnson’s services via the Smith Partnership for over five years and I am happy to comment as follows. James is my first point of contact for any legal employment matters.  He deals with each issue with complete professionalism, patience and knowledge.  He always goes the extra mile to ensure that we fully understand the reasons and implications of any advice he offers. I would not hesitate to recommend James to any other fellow HR professional or employer.

I would like to thank James Johnson at Smith Partnership Solicitors for his excellent service in dealing with my situation at very short notice.

I would not hesitate to contact him again if required & thoroughly recommend him for his efficiency & professionalism.

I engaged the services of Smith Partnership to help me with an exit from my employment which had been instigated by my employer whilst I was on maternity leave and trying to return on a flexible working basis. My case was handled by James Johnson who I found to be meticulous, articulate and thoroughly knowledgeable throughout. James dealt with my case with care and understanding, doing his best to minimise any costs for myself whilst being fully transparent regarding fees. I found James to be extremely reliable, honest and client focused. My case was dealt with very quickly and reached a satisfactory conclusion to what was a very stressful time. I would not hesitate to either use Smith Partnership again and I highly recommend them, as I cannot imagine any other practice dealing with my case as well as they did.

I contacted James Johnson at Smith Partnership for help and advice regarding an employment law matter. It was refreshing to receive candid, open and realistic advice regarding the situation and what was achievable. James provided clear (jargon free!) explanations and guidance. The service was responsive and I felt supported at all times. We achieved a fair and reasonable outcome with James taking the stress out of the situation.

I would definitely recommend James Johnson. I found him to be very approachable and professional, making things easy to understand. When circumstances changed, he was very flexible and accommodating.

Excellent service and professional advice given by James Johnson

Excellent service by James Johnson - I would highly recommend him for any assistance with employment issues.

5 star service, Alexandra is quick and very efficient! Highly recommend. 

James and his team at Smith Partnership offered me a fantastic service. They provide sound advice and helped me through a stressful process using straightforward language and professional at all times. Thank you!

Highly recommended - I was very pleased with the service I received from Smith Partnership. James Johnson provided me with clear comprehensive advice, which in turn gave me great reassurance. He is extremely professional, responding promptly to emails and phone calls. In addition, he is very polite and friendly, and it was therefore a pleasure to work with him. James made me feel very cared for, and that I was in good hands. I would definitely hire him again.

James made a very awful situation more bearable by taking the time to thoroughly explain the situation and the options available to me. James was lovely and made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. If I was to be in the same situation in the future James would be my first Call.

James Johnson was excellent. He gave good tactical as well as good legal advice in relation to an employment dispute which ended successfully.

I instructed the services of James Johnson of Smith Partnership for matters relating to my employment. I was in an extremely stressed and emotional state due to the actions of my employer. I was very fearful of where matters would proceed. James took on my case with what I can only describe as the most excellent professional manner. He was compassionate and empathetic to my position and requirements. His advice was at all times presented in a manner that cut through the clinical legality and was conveyed with the practicalities that a lay person needs. Although highly empathetic, James was always very honest in his advice and helping me achieve realistic outcome expectations. One of the best things to come from my instruction of James's services is my personal learning from  my observations of how James thinks things through. I have learnt much, and am better able to analyse adversity based purely on reason rather than heated emotion or sense of unfairness. This is the kind of long term benefit one does not expect but one is extremely grateful for.

Throughout my case, I was always reassured no matter what I faced, I was not alone. Wherever necessary, and whatever was required, was done in a timely, effective, and impactful manner by James. I never had to chase a response or update from him, and was never given conflicting, confusing or incorrect advice.  James was always respectful of my decisions and what I sought, and he moulded actions in a way that helped fully realise a highly favourable outcome. The support was genuine, continuous and James was committed not just to my case, but also in ensuring my wellbeing. I felt like I was treated not as a mere client, but with compassion and great care, as a person. I trusted James entirely, even as I faced extreme stress and I learnt to trust his advice fully and am very glad I did. My trust in James reaped a handsome outcome and matters concluded on a highly satisfactory resolution which provided me with everything I was looking for and a sense of closure to a very difficult time for me.

Reputable universities can always train a solicitor to be the best. One is perhaps less able to train the very best of solicitors to be the very kindest as well. I think this rare feature of kindness combined with excellent counsel is wonderfully demonstrated by James. I have no doubt when I state that I received the very best counsel from the very best of solicitors.

I now go forward into a new career with the best start possible. Thank you for every single thing James!

I had an employment law issue that was dealt with swiftly and to my utmost satisfaction by James Johnson, I cannot praise him and his team highly enough.

Thanks to the diligence and commitment of James Johnson at The Smith Partnership, my recent employment issue was handled with the utmost empathy and professionalism at a very testing time for my Company. Nothing was ever too much trouble for James, I felt constantly reassured, and his communication was always instantaneous, honest and integral. As a result of this exceptional service I will solely be using The Smith Partnership for any future legal issues I have.

James provided me with excellent advise relating to a settlement agreement. He took me through the legal speak, translating it into plain English and helped to enhance the outcome for me. Given the COVID restrictions all of this was carried out remotely and James was very helpful, overcoming a number of technical issues, ensuring that the whole process was completed within 24 hours. I will definitely recommend his services to friends and family. Thank you James.

James Johnson was recommended to me when I needed representation urgently regarding an employment matter. He immediately conceived a winning strategy and delivered this flawlessly, leaving the other party's representative trailing. Not only did he get the right result, but he was prompt, efficient and supportive through a difficult time for me. I can't thank him enough.

Great advice from James Johnson, would highly recommend. The whole experience went smoothly, everything was explained well, felt comfortable discussing what normally would be difficult.

I worked with James to organise a sensitive matter which I was unsure how to approach. From the beginning he was extremely professional, spoke to me in plain English and gave me a call when I had queries around the wording on a document. I am so pleased I chose Smith Partnership for this assistance and would not hesitate to call them again if a need arose. Thank you very much James!

Excellent solicitors! Would highly recommend. I was supported by James Johnson who gave me great employment advice. Such a professional and lovely person who was always available to help and got everything done quickly and effectively! Thank you.

James gave me very clear advice which I understood easily. He went above and beyond, replying to emails at the weekend due to the time frame of the matter in hand.

Thank you, James Johnson for all your help at such a very difficult time in my life. From the moment you engaged with me (and my Husband), you provided immense support, advice and help. My husband and I are so very grateful for everything. I will never forget how you managed to encapsulate my exact sentiments and feelings from our meetings together. You are a unique talent and so professional at what you do. Wishing you the best for the future.

Smiths Partnership and James Johnson were able to assist me in a recent employment matter which required immediate support and expertise . James came to my assistance and was able to break down each aspect into meaningful components removing a huge amount of stress and gave me immediate confidence that he would support me in my requirements - I couldn't recommend James or Smiths partnership highly enough.

Finding myself in the need for the services of an Employment Law specialist was very daunting. James Johnson, partner at Smith Partnership soon put me at ease. Whilst showing empathy for my situation he was very professional and efficient. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and Smith Partnership to anyone who finding themselves in the unfortunate need for their services.

My experience with Smith Partnership & James Johnson was excellent. James understood and dealt with my situation. Communication and professionalism were excellent and James helped me secure the best outcome. I found the experience with Smith Partnership to be good from first contact with Claire through to conclusion.

I contacted James Johnson to assist with a settlement agreement between myself and my employer. I was impressed with his understanding and knowledge on the matter. His insight showed some issues that required resolution before we were able to sign off the agreement. He was efficient and stuck to our allocated budget, I would certainly obtain his assistance again if needed and would highly recommend him to anyone needing his services.

A huge thanks to James Johnson at Smith Partnership for handling my settlement agreement after being made redundant from my previous employer. James was professional, thorough and explained the process clearly from start to finish in an understandable way. My case was handled very efficiently and quickly. I can highly recommend his services!

I wanted to put on record how much I appreciated your support with my settlement agreement. Your calmness, empathy and professionalism meant that the process moved quickly and you worked extremely hard. Thanks so much for all your sterling support and advice, which you delivered at pace to a favourable conclusion and with great communication throughout. I couldn’t have got through this without you and want to ensure you are recognised for this.

Used Smith Partnership for my settlement agreement from my previous employer. Customer service from Judith Bull was excellent, smooth process from start to finish from loading my ID remotely without going to the office. James Johnson one of the Partners was excellent, professional, fair and didn’t try to upsale my agreement to try and get more money from me as there was no guarantees faultless through out and really please with the service from both Judith and James.

James and his team were quick to respond, extremely thorough and achieved the results I wanted. Kept me informed of any costs all the way through the process. Highly recommend!

I was referred to James Johnson by a friend to assist with negotiating and finalising my settlement agreement, and I couldn't have been more pleased with his services. As someone navigating this process for the first time, I found it to be quite overwhelming at times. However, my initial Teams conversation with James instantly put me at ease. His calm and confident demeanour provided me with much-needed reassurance. He guided me through the agreement, uncovering issues that I had overlooked and identifying errors made by my employer. I wholeheartedly recommend James to anyone in a similar situation requiring assistance with exit negotiations from their employer.

I dealt with James and Katie, and all I can say is incredible service. Timely, friendly and efficient. I was kept in the loop at all stages and would not hesitate to recommend Smiths Partnership.

I used Smith Partnership with regard to my redundancy settlement paperwork. They made the whole process very easy for me, at a time when things were stressful and contacting a solicitor seemed just another difficult thing to have to do. James Johnson and his team ensured everything was dealt with professionally, quickly and made it hassle- free for me. I was so happy - I recommended them to the rest of my colleagues.

I highly recommend James Johnson from Smiths Partnership. I recently worked with him on an employment matter, and he provided excellent service. During the initial consultation and the final resolution of my case, James demonstrated an unparalleled level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication. Thanks to his expertise and diligence, my case was resolved swiftly and successfully. I am truly grateful for the positive outcome.

James has handled my case in an extremely professional and swift manner, helping to make a very stressful situation feel less daunting. My legal knowledge is extremely limited, but James explained every step of the process to me in very simple terms, helping me to understand exactly what was happening.

I highly recommend James and wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again in the future.

James has been fantastic helping us with legal work. Would recommend. If you are looking for solicitors who make you feel welcome and answer your questions Smith is a great option.

James Johnson was incredibly supportive and gave some very sound advice. He was able to use his knowledge and his amiable approach to succeed in getting me the settlement that I needed when I found myself no longer in employment. I would totally recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances. He is professional and approachable and certainly gets results. I cannot thank him enough.

James and his team provided excellent service and useful guidance. They were very responsive and very personable. Would definitely recommend them.

If you are looking for a trust worthy, efficient and effective solicitor then use Smith Partnership. My solicitor - James, was brilliant. He handled my case sensitively, answered all my questions and was fully informed of all the details of my situation. I couldn’t have asked for a more smoother process. Thank you James and Smith Partnership for your support!

I applaud the Smith Partnership in the way that they have evolved and established themselves over the years, making them one of the leading law firm in the UK and certainly the best in Derby, offering many legal services backed up by highly skilled professional people. James Johnson is testament to the way that they have moved forward, James helped me this week with some advice on employment law as I am presently involved in an employment tribunal. I had less than one hour on the phone with James and he was absolutely brilliant in listening to me and answering my questions. James certainly knows his trade and is exceptional in delivering what is required, he gave me some sound advice. It is also important for me to mention the support staff at The Smith Partnership, they to are exceptional in the way that they help manage the cases, they are polite and efficient. Last but not least, I think the fees are great value for money.

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank James Johnson for his support during my recent redundancy experience.

I was under pressure to resolve the situation at pace. Despite the Easter Bank Holiday, James met with me, represented me and resolved any of my outstanding queries promptly but also in a professional and dignified manner that satisfied both my employer and myself.

James Johnson provides a personable service, has always delivered and turned around responses and documentation in a timely fashion. His knowledge and support with the cases we present and his advice accordingly provides a great deal of comfort and confidence.