Managing an employee base of any size can throw up its challenges, and unfortunately disputes will arise from time-to-time. But expecting and planning for them is half the battle. Failing to prepare could see judgments made against your business which can carry severe financial and reputational implications.

Luckily, you don’t have to navigate this landscape alone and our team of employment experts have the skills to help you plan, negotiate and if necessary, fight your corner in any employment related litigation.

No matter whether an employee lodges an unfair dismissal, breach of contract, unlawful deduction, whistleblowing or a complex discrimination claim, our passion and experience to provide commercial and pragmatic solutions when you need them will see you through the tough times.

• Handling the Employment Tribunal process can be overwhelming and fraught with emotional and financial stresses. We will manage the entire process for you by preparing and filing all of the necessary documentation, including the defence (ET3 form), and preparation of bundles and witness statements, to free up your time throughout the tribunal proceedings. We’ll help you review the documentation and advise you on the prospects of a successful defence, ensuring you are armed with all the information you need to make an informed decision on how to proceed. By providing you with honest and pragmatic advice on your options from the outset, we ensure that you can dedicate the time to making a decision that is going to achieve the best outcome for your business
• If progressing to a claim to a final hearing is required, it can be a daunting prospect. We make the process as stress-free as possible by liaising with witnesses, attending hearings on your behalf, and protecting your business at every stage. We have also devised our own bespoke witness familiarisation training programme to ensure that your witnesses are ready for their day in court. Learning from your experiences is a valuable exercise too. To this end, we prepare outcome reports with tangible action points to prevent the same situation arising in future
• Outside of tribunal litigation breaches of confidentiality or post termination restrictions can have a devastating effect on your business. We can provide pragmatic advice on dealing with these very tricky issues and if necessary, progress litigation to protect your business

Our service
We work with organisations of all shapes and sizes across the world; whether you’re a large multinational, a university or college, a small family business or a start up. Our advice is always up-to-date with current legislation and case law, with a distinctly commercial focus.

Cost is always going to be a factor and we’ll lay the process out in a straightforward and honest way, advising you on the merits of defending a claim and if it is worth your time or money to do so.

Working as an extension of your own HR team allows us to share the same insight into your business and we truly believe that the best results come from knowing your business and people inside out.

How we work with you
While prior preparation is always recommended, we understand that sometimes disputes can raise their head out of the blue. We’re always on hand to offer advice and support when you need it most.

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