Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that senior employment lawyer James Pike has been promoted to partner.

James is resident in the Manchester office primarily focused on large scale change projects, conducting complex employment tribunal litigation and general employment law advisory matters. He also specialises in advising businesses in relation to National Minimum Wage compliance, industrial relations/trade union matters and is part of the firm's Investigations team.

Alison Treliving, Manchester partner and global head of the firm's Labour and Employment Practice, said:

"James is an exceptionally talented lawyer, with knowledge and expertise that is valued highly by clients and colleagues alike. His promotion underlines the strength of our top-ranked practice in the city and our investment in its continued growth."

Rob Elvin, managing partner of the Manchester office, added:

"We are very pleased to welcome James into the partnership. James has made a significant contribution to the office and to the wider firm and we are delighted to recognise his achievements and also the leadership role he will now play."