PRESS ENQUIRIES AND COMMENTS 

We are a small firm of Employment Law solicitors. We work with employees and employers, advising on contentious and non-contentious matters. We work flexibly and collaboratively to provide a high standard of service. 
 
Our Director and Principal Solicitor, Ian Jones, can provide comments and features for press or appear as a speaker on radio, TV and podcasts or at events. We are usually able to respond quickly to press requests for topical matters. 

MEET IAN 

Ian qualified as a solicitor in 1991 having studied at the Chelmer Institute and the Chester College of Law and set up Spencer Shaw in 2007.  
 
His experience includes taking claims on appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. He was a finalist for Partner of the Year at the Birmingham Law Society Awards 2023 and Businessman of the Year at the Birmingham Awards 2022. 
 
Outside of work, Ian is a keen golfer, cyclist and rock climber and regularly takes on sporting challenges to fundraise for local charities. 

IAN CAN TALK ABOUT 

Employment law 

The latest updates in employment law 
Recent tribunal judgments 
Policies 
The importance of good policies 
What makes a good policy 
Discrimination 
Key pitfalls and how to avoid them 
Protected characteristics under the Equality Act 
Sector specific problems and advice 
We support businesses of all sectors 
We have a high proportion of clients in social care, veterinary practice, finance, production and education.  
Get in touch to discuss your sector. 
Disciplinary procedures 
Whistleblowing 
The Employment Tribunal process 
Protecting employees' personal data 

Running a small business 

Making flexibility work in a small firm 
Retaining female employees 
Challenges and how he overcame them 
Scaling up from sole practitioner to a small firm 
Creating a positive culture in a law firm 

Other 

Advice on a legal career 
His fundraising challenges, including hiking 100km in 24 hours 

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Do you have a legal matter you'd like to discuss with us? Get in touch using the details below or use the form here and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your enquiry. 
Phone: 0121 817 0520 
Address: Spencer Shaw Solicitors Limited 
St Mary's House, 68 Harborne Park Road,  
Harborne, Birmingham, B17 0DH 
Opening hours: 
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Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays - Closed 
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