James Baker James is an experienced employment lawyer, advising employees and senior employees. He is recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK for his work for senior executives. He is known and respected for his calm, measured and solutions-oriented approach. 'He puts clients at ease, but is also tenacious. He sees angles and strategic advantages and moves that other lawyers do not.’ Legal 500 2026 Position Partner Contact +44 (0)7917 796553 james.baker@constantinelaw.co.uk James has over 20 years experience as an employment lawyer. His experience covers all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law with a particular emphasis on business protection and confidentiality, TUPE, negotiating the beginning and end of employment relationships for employers and senior executives and day-to-day employment advice for businesses and individuals. He has particular experience advising employers and employees in media and entertainment (TV, film, music and video games) professional services, financial services and advertising and marketing. He qualified in 1998 and has headed employment teams at other London firms before joining Constantine Law as a partner in 2026. Examples of James' work include: advised an asset management client on the merger of its different workforces across the UK including collective consultation and redundancies; litigated and settled numerous high value dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing disputes; advised a specialist motor vehicle manufacturer on the closure of its UK operations and disputes over contractual entitlements for departing senior management; advised on and structured IR35-compliant relationships for business and service providers; assisted numerous employees leaving and joining independent TV production companies in senior/director roles; CHAMBERS 2026 "James provided exceptional depth of expertise along the way and also morale support. James has excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. He also has very good commercial awareness"

In-House & Special Projects We all know that the demands on in-house legal teams and HR departments can fluctuate significantly, for example, when faced with major legislative developments, due diligence projects or change management programs. Contracting specialist employment lawyers and HR consultants can provide a flexible solution to your resourcing challenges and provide the expertise you need at a reasonable price. Main contact John Hayes Number +44 (0) 20 3696 8230 We can help your business through supplying: Contract employment lawyers, experienced in working in an in-house environment, to work on an ad hoc or project basis. Typically, we will work with clients to support due diligence exercises or to implement change programs. Senior HR consultants who can provide strategic input on projects or specific issues. This may be appropriate where internal HR resource could be viewed as having a conflict of interest or where additional HR resource is required for a limited time. Competitive fixed fees are available for the above services. Case study Supplying an HR Consultant to investigate a complex race discrimination grievance raised by a senior employee against the Managing Director and HR Director. Providing an employment lawyer to work as in-house employment counsel for a large employment business. Supplying an employment lawyer to work as in-house employment counsel for a peer-to-peer lending institution.

International International Brexit United States Ireland Constantine Law International Coverage Constantine Law is an internationally focussed law firm, helping businesses achieve their global ambitions. The globalisation of business and developing technology means that our clients often encounter cross-border issues. We are supported by a network of lawyers across Europe and the rest of the world allowing us to connect our clients with high quality legal services and jurisdictional expertise. We are the sole UK employment law firm representing Global Law Experts and we are proud members of the European Employment Lawyers Association . Business Immigration We have a track record of supporting foreign direct investment into the UK from the United States , and Ireland . Please click on the respective countries below to read more about our services: United States Ireland SUE LOVE, DIRECTOR AT LADYBRIDGE KR CONSULTANCY LTD “I would like to recommend Alan as he certainly knows what he is talking about. Alan has a vast amount of knowledge and experience and comes across as so passionate, wanting to make a difference to people and businesses by helping them sort out any issues involving Employment Law. Straight talking and so easy to talk to. Great sense of humour and a genuine, no nonsense, professional.” GLOBAL LAW EXPERTS - RECOMMENDED FIRM.

International International Brexit United States Ireland Ireland Both John Hayes and Caroline Glacken have Irish backgrounds and many of their corporate clients are first or second generation Irish owned businesses, particularly in the construction, recruitment and financial services sectors. John and Caroline are active members of the Irish International Business Network (IIBN) , the leading membership organisation for Irish entrepreneurs. There are also members of t he London Irish Construction Network . John has previously acted as a trustee of ICAP and advises this important mental health charity on their employment affairs. John and Caroline are close to chambers of commerce in Ireland and have provided guidance on Brexit issues and investment into the UK. GLOBAL LAW EXPERTS - RECOMMENDED FIRM.

International International Brexit United States Ireland Brexit Brexit is the most important legal, economic and constitutional development in the UK since 1945. At Constantine Law, we are experts in international work and provide leading employment and business immigration services. We are well-placed to act as a guide to your business, through the Brexit journey. As a firm, we are passionate advocates of the recruitment of global talent and experts in supporting industry-specific solutions to Brexit: We Must Fight Back Against Plans to Curb 'Unskilled' Workers , John Hayes, Construction News. We are on hand to provide responsive solutions to the challenges and opportunities that Brexit will present for our clients. Caroline Glacken has years of experience in assisting employers with recruitment from around the world. A full list of these services can be found on our Business Immigration page. Caroline is also a member of ILPA and participated in the recent UK Government call for evidence on EEA AND Non EEA Migrant workers . We write regularly about Brexit and host important seminars on the subject. You can read some of our many articles here . JOHN HAYES, CONSTANTINE LAW “The construction industry deserves an immigration policy that is low-cost, low in administration and high-speed, so as to bring in the required construction workers.” LEARN MORE

Contracts & Handbooks Employment law is often subject to more change than other areas of the law, often as a result of Government initiatives and now more than ever due to the EU Revocation Bill. Our clients also need to review their contracts and policies to reflect internal changes and policy (and culture requirements). We have an experienced team which will make these changes for our clients typically at a fixed cost per contract or policy. We can help you respond to legal developments through: Specially developed compliance audits, which combine user-friendly risk analysis with clear commercial recommendations. These cover a wide range of common issues, such as: Business immigration compliance Equal pay audits Senior manager and certification regime Whistleblowing procedures Restrictive covenants and business protection Employment contracts and handbooks Providing clear robust employment documentation such as directors’ service agreements, consultancy agreements or temporary labour supply contracts. These services are available at a fixed cost. Main contacts Alan Lewis +44 (0)7814 384 745 Suki Harrar +44 (0)7379 633 555 Caroline Glacken +44 (0)7468 566 349 Case study Conducting a detailed business immigration audit for a national retailer and food distribution company. Risks were identified and successfully mitigated by the business. Preparing contracts of employment and a staff handbook for a national care homes provider. Contracts were prepared for the senior leadership team and other grades of staff. We aligned employment obligations with statutory care duties. Drafting and negotiating directors’ service agreements for the executive board of a UK hotel group.

<< Back Employment Case Studies Opposing injunctive relief proceedings Client: CEO of a services provider Constantine Law acts for a former founder, director and shareholder of a conference provider to the private equity industry. Our client faced injunctive relief proceedings initiated by the employer in the High Court for an alleged breach of post-termination restrictions. Constantine Law wrote a letter outlining the reasons to oppose the injunction application. This letter defeated the injunction application. Our work in this case exemplifies Constantine Law’s dedication to providing exceptional legal support in complex, high-stakes cases, ensuring our clients receive the best possible representation. This case was led by John Hayes and Ben Payne . For employment law advice about injunctive relief proceedings, contact our team for more info. << Back to all employment case studies

Employment Litigation Even the most well-run businesses face litigation in the Employment Tribunal or Civil Courts; litigation which can be very costly and a huge drain on management time. Having expert representation will greatly improve the outcome you achieve, whether it is forcing the other side to withdraw or settle their claim or obtaining a judgment in your favour. Main contact Caroline Glacken Number +44 (0) 20 3696 8230 We can help through: Expert advice on litigation strategies and tactics. Representation on all types of employment-related disputes in the Employment Tribunal or Civil Courts including: unfair dismissal; wrongful dismissal; breach of contract; discrimination; and whistleblowing. Experienced tribunal advocacy from one of our team. Highly effective representation at mediation. Case study Defending an outsourcing company against a claim for large bonus payments brought by two senior employees. Filing counter-claims and securing a very successful outcome at mediation. Successfully defending a regulated business against equal pay litigation brought by a senior female actuary. The employee’s claim was defeated in the Employment Tribunal and her appeals to the Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal were also unsuccessful. Successfully defending four consultant doctors accused of racially discriminating against a colleague. The claim was defeated at the Employment Tribunal and the decision was supported by the Court of Appeal following an appeal by the Claimant.

GDPR and Data Protection The UK data protection regime is built on three core legal instruments: • The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) • The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) • The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (SI 2003/2426) What is the UK GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force in 2018, is a comprehensive data privacy and security law that sets out strict requirements for how organisations handle personal data. Employers must ensure that employee data is managed and stored securely to remain compliant. Breaches of the regulation can lead to significant fines or legal proceedings. Following the UKs departure from the EU, the GDPR has been retained in domestic law as the UK GDPR. How we can help Our experienced data protection solicitors are well-versed in navigating this complex and evolving area of law. We advise clients across a broad range of sectors and organisational sizes. We offer practical, tailored advice on a wide range of data protection matters, including: Responding to data subject access requests (DSARs) Conducting data audits to identify and map personal data held about employees Drafting and updating privacy notices, employment contracts, and staff handbooks Reviewing commercial contracts, including data protection clauses, indemnities, and warranties Advising on the appointment and role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) Providing strategic guidance on data security and breach notification obligations Drafting and reviewing internal data protection policies and procedures Advising on compliance with UK GDPR obligations and best practices Case study Telecommunications: Advised an international telecoms company headquartered in Lagos on its UK GDPR obligations, including intra-group data sharing and compliance across its global workforce. Financial Services: Supported one of London’s leading independent financial advisory firms in updating staff privacy notices to align with GDPR requirements. Recruitment: Provided practical advice to a national recruitment agency on the retention and management of candidate data, as well as its internal obligations to employees.

Sarah Evans Sarah brings over 20 years of experience as an employment lawyer, having initially qualified into commercial litigation and insolvency with a commercial firm in Cheshire before moving on to larger and national firms based in Manchester, with clients across the UK. “Instructing Sarah was the best decision I made in my difficult situation at work.” — Recent client Position Partner Contact + 44 (0)7877 253 927 sarah.evans@constantinelaw.co.uk Sarah credits her early training in litigation and commercial law for her commercial acumen and pragmatic approach to issues and challenges clients face. With extensive advocacy experience in the Tribunals and Courts, Sarah has developed a strong reputation as both a litigator and tactician, and is the trusted recipient of referrals and recommendations from fellow solicitors, barristers, HR professionals and clients. Sarah has particular expertise in advising senior executives, directors and managers on challenges such as restrictive covenants, negotiated exits and bonus disputes. She has built a strong reputation in advising consultants, directors and senior management in both public and private sectors and education. More broadly, Sarah advises on all aspects of employment law and work issues, and has an established reputation in representing both employers and employees in complex sex and disability discrimination and whistleblowing claims. Sarah’s commitment to her clients’ goals and success has been captured in annual legal directory entries, where she is described by clients and referrers in such terms as “a real safe pair of hands for any client”, “clients single out Sarah Evans for her impeccable judgment” and as “tenacious and very skilled” with “a very good eye for detail” and who “gets the job done”. Sarah lives on the edge of the Peak District in Greater Manchester where she enjoys looking at (but not climbing up) the local walking trails. Sarah has one grown up son, Jacob, who early on decided not to follow her footsteps into law, and instead now has a career in structural geology and geophysics. Sarah is the proud owner of a Bischon Frise called Lily, who likes to make appearances in online meetings whenever possible. Sarah qualified as a solicitor in September 2005. MR. G Having Sarah on our side was one of the best decisions we made and knew that we weren’t going to be pushed around. We couldn’t have done it without her. Next

Immigration Insights Skilled worker visas: the implications of redundancy. Alex Finch writes for Employer News With official figures showing UK redundancies are rising, our immigration partner, Alex Finch, writing for Employer News, looks at how losing your job creates serious consequences for workers on sponsored visas. For Skilled Worker visa holders, dismissal affects not only employment but also immigration status, family stability and long-term settlement plans. Employers must notify the Home Office within 10 working days after employment ends, triggering a visa cancellation pro May 29 Skilled Migrants bring £689,000 each to Treasury - but the Government won't say so. Alex Finch writes in Law News Recent falling net migration figures show that the Government's tough stance on immigration policy is having its intended effect. However at what cost to the economy? Our partner, Alex Finch, writing in Law News, argues that the Government has failed to make a confident public case for legal migration as a driver of growth, productivity, and competitiveness. He believes that skilled migrants are a major fiscal asset to Britain, and puts the case for reframing the immigration May 27 Reframing the immigration conversation, by Alex Finch, Immigration Partner The dust is still settling from the recent local elections, which once again underlined the fragmentation of the UK’s two-party system. Yet when one looks at the stated policy positions of the main political parties, the immigration conversation remains firmly centred on asylum, border security and the European Convention on Human Rights. This is understandable; they are difficult and important questions that resonate on the doorstep. But the Government is making a strategic May 21 British citizenship in 2026: Why waiting could cost you more than you think - Our latest podcast episode For many migrants in the UK, obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) feels like the finish line. After years of visa applications, rising fees, paperwork, and uncertainty, settlement finally provides stability and the right to live and work in the UK without restriction. But stopping at ILR may leave people more exposed than they realise. In the latest episode of our podcast, Constantine Law partners Alex Finch and Rebecca Tester explore one increasingly important question May 13 Net zero migration: smart economics or short-sighted strategy? British industry is already feeling the strain of Labour’s restrictive immigration curbs, and a move to zero net migration could exacerbate this. The Home Office continues its determination to reduce migration as last week’s Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules made clear, with tightened salary rules for sponsored workers and the first ever nationality-specific ban on student visa applications. Although the Home Office states this will be a temporary measure, does t Mar 12 UK Immigration Statement of Changes: summary On 5 March the Home Office laid a Statement of Changes to the UK Immigration Rules. Here are the key points to know from a business immigration perspective. The English language requirement will be increased for applications for settlement (ILR) submitted from 26 March 2027 in certain categories. The current English language requirement for settlement is Level B1 (intermediate) from the Common European Framework of Reference, in speaking and listening. The new requirement Mar 5 Will the UK really ban dual nationals who don’t have a British passport? Alex Finch writes for Free Movement The following article first appeared in Free Movement on 23 February, 2026. From 25 February the UK will begin enforcing pre-departure checks which require carriers to confirm that passengers have permission to travel. This has raised concern that dual British nationals who only hold a foreign passport will be denied boarding or refused entry to the UK. The headlines are frantic: “New passport rules set to affect more than one million Brits – who risk being banned from flig Feb 23 Calls for new border rules for British Nationals to be quickly shut down - Alex Finch comments in The Guardian The Liberal Democrats have urged Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to delay new border controls that could prevent British dual nationals from entering the UK. From 25 February 2026, dual citizens must present a valid or expired British passport, or a £589 certificate of entitlement (which takes 8 weeks to obtain), or risk being denied boarding. Families report cancelled trips to see dying relatives and attend funerals, while others fear being stranded abroad. Commenting to The Feb 23 1 2 3

Restructuring and Redundancies In the current economic climate, businesses are undergoing a huge challenge to maintain profitability and operating efficiency. The ability to effectively restructure your workforce is critical to meeting commercial objectives and managing overheads. Main contacts Suki Harrar +44 (0)7379 633 555 Alan Lewis +44 (0)7814 384 745 We can help your business by providing comprehensive support and advice on restructuring and redundancy programs. This includes advice and support on: collective redundancy issues, such as ‘establishment’ and employee representation; selection pools and evidence-based assessment criteria; redundancy payments and their tax treatment; alternative cost-saving solutions to redundancies; changing terms and conditions of employment Case study Advising on the restructuring of the regional operations of a national construction and utilities service provider including overlapping employment and agency worker issues and selection processes. Advising on the large-scale reorganisation of a UK workforce, involving the creation of new roles and career paths and the implementation of significant changes to terms and conditions. Advising a multi-site engineering and construction business on the implications of a business transfer scenario for a predominantly agency worker, workforce.