James Lancaster

Paralegal

Employment

James recently graduated with a Law degree from the University of Brighton. During his time at University, he won the 2024 Intervarsity Mooting Competition against the University of Sussex and received an award from Thomson Reuters for the best Legal Research Project of 2024.

Prior to joining DMH Stallard, James worked as a Case Officer at The Pensions Regulator, managing a variety of enquiries. This is James’ first legal role, and he is keen to utilise the skills he gained during University in a practical setting.

Resources

Employment Rights Bill Roadmap – What you need to know

The Employment Rights Bill will result in significant changes to the employment law landscape in the UK. Although many changes will not come into force for some time, employers should begin preparing for these changes well in advance to avoid any pitfalls.

28/07/2025

Events

Employment Club, Brighton 9 July 2026

Join the Club! Enjoy a pastry and a hot drink, network with industry professionals, and hear from our team on all things Employment in our Brighton office.

Podcasts

The risks and rewards of using WhatsApp in the workplace – should employers be worried?

WhatsApp is a fast platform to communicate, but anything expressed in writing may later be scrutinised in litigation or internal processes.

10/06/2026

Announcements

DMH Stallard strengthens employment team with partner hire, Doreen Reeves

Doreen Reeves joined the firm on 13 April and will be based in the firm’s London office.

17/04/2026

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