Ian Little

Ian graduated from Loughborough University before then spending a decade working across several sectors before commencing his legal career - providing him with a useful insight into various working environments and workplace issues which in time has proved to be an extremely valuable experience for Ian subsequently becoming a specialist Employment Law Solicitor.

 

After a change in career direction and with a keen desire to make a difference, Ian subsequently graduated from the University of Law in Birmingham before then commencing his legal career as a Trainee Solicitor in 2008, qualifying as a Solicitor in 2010 in Employment Law whilst working for a large corporate law firm in Birmingham.  He has well over a decade of experience specialising in Employment Law matters, advising both employees and employers on day-to-day and complex HR issues at all stages in the employee lifecycle.  Ian has worked with a wide range of clients including charities, universities, schools, local authorities, police forces, financial institutions, retail brands, manufacturers and businesses.

Ian took the opportunity to join Enoch Evans in January 2025 advising clients on a wide range of Employment Law and HR related issues, including multi-faceted Employment Tribunal claims (often with a significant reputational element), negotiated settlements, complex investigations, restructures and redundancies, trade union relations, equal pay, discrimination, whistleblowing, and TUPE.   Ian also assists organisations in preparing and updating staff contracts and policies, in order to ensure ongoing compliance and protection.  He has significant experience in advising on various grievance and disciplinary issues, bringing / defending Employment Tribunal proceedings, TUPE, exiting senior executives, reorganisations and redundancy (including collective consultation), discrimination and trade union disputes.

Having worked in both law firms and in-house legal departments, Ian fully appreciates what it is like to be on both sides of the client relationship and is committed to working with his clients to provide tailored advice in a practical, cost-effective, and pragmatic manner.

Any specific areas of expertise within practice area

Employment Law, including:

• contracts and policies
• senior appointments
• employee benefits and rewards
• employee relations and trade union issues
• day-to-day operational / HR issues, including disciplinaries and grievances
• dismissals, discrimination and whistleblowing
• restrictive covenants, breaches of contractual terms, and associated contractual disputes
• reorganisations, restructuring and redundancies
• TUPE transfers / outsourcing, and business sales / purchases
• severance packages and negotiated exits
• all types of employment law / employment tribunal litigation (including of a complex / high value nature).

Qualifications

• BSC
• LLB
• LPC

What you offer your clients

Ian takes pride in being proactive and works closely with clients to provide a practical / commercial / pragmatic approach in his field of expertise.  This allows him to deliver a first-class service to his clients.

• one client (Director) described Ian as: “A very knowledgeable and trustworthy solicitor.  He will always go the extra mile and is very good at getting into the details of a case”
• another client (Director) stated: “I would not hesitate to recommend Ian.  He is an excellent lawyer, very responsive, quick, thoughtful and intelligent enough to uncover what you really want and then suggest the best practical and legal way to achieve this”
• in addition, one client (Director) noted: “Ian recently undertook a complex discriminatory case for my company and I was genuinely impressed by his level of care and expertise, the like of which I have never experienced before”
• similarly, another client (Director) commented: “Some solicitors can take a while to come back to you, but Ian’s speed and quality of service is of the highest level”
• likewise, one client (Director) stated: “Ian is very diligent and ensured that he had a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the situations he assisted me with to ensure the best possible legal advice.  All the matters that he has helped me with have had positive outcomes.”

Why you love what you do

Ian takes care to understand each client's unique needs and objectives and enjoys achieving tailored solutions / outcomes, whilst minimising the associated risk.  Through open communication and a genuine commitment to building long-standing relationships with clients, his approach is not just about providing a service but becoming a trusted partner in their journey.

Personal interests

Outside of work Ian enjoys travelling and exploring different cultures.  He has a passion for sport (hence his attendance at Loughborough University) having played for various teams - somewhat unusually having played both rugby union for Handsworth RUFC and also football for Walsall Phoenix AFC.  He has completed various marathons (26.2 mile run) and an Ironman Triathlon (2.4 mile swim / 112 miles bike / 26.2 mile run), and has also previously qualified / worked as both a swimming and gym instructor / manager.  Unsurprisingly, his hobbies currently include keeping fit, swimming, playing tennis, going to the gym, skiing, and when Ian is not watching sport he enjoys walking the family dog and spending time with his family.  Ian has also found satisfaction from participating in various voluntary work and attending charity events to raise money for good causes in the process.