Employment Solicitors

An employment solicitor advises either an employee or employer on a variety of employment issues including workplace policies, regulatory compliance, TUPE regulations, dispute resolution and mediation and negotiation options. They will also draft and review employment contracts, settlement agreements and represent clients in employment tribunals and courts for claims such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, or breach of employment rights.

Employment disputes can arise between employees and employers for a variety of reasons. We can assist with disputes in areas including; unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, discrimination, harassment and bullying, redundancy, whistleblowing, breach of contract, health and safety violations and restrictive covenants.

Our employment tribunal representation focuses on providing strategic, tailored support that meets our clients’ unique needs. From the outset, we conduct a thorough case assessment to identify strengths, weaknesses, and risks, allowing us to develop a clear and effective strategy aimed at minimising liability and costs.

We offer practical, straightforward advice to ensure clients understand the tribunal process, their legal position, and potential outcomes.

Many of our solicitors handle their own advocacy at employment tribunals, ensuring consistent and cost-effective representation throughout the case. This in-house advocacy allows us to maintain a seamless approach from start to finish, providing our clients with clear communication and continuity.

We also prioritise early resolution wherever possible, exploring opportunities for settlement or mediation to avoid lengthy and costly litigation. However, where necessary, we are prepared to robustly defend our clients in tribunal proceedings, leveraging our extensive experience in high-profile cases.

We offer comprehensive support to businesses undergoing restructuring and redundancies, starting with conducting thorough understanding of your business needs and goals. We guide you through fair and legally compliant procedures, including consultation processes, selection criteria, and severance packages. Our focus is on minimising legal risks while addressing employee relations with sensitivity, helping to maintain morale and avoid disputes.

We also assist in drafting and reviewing essential documentation, such as redundancy policies and settlement agreements, to ensure clarity and enforceability. If disputes arise, our team is skilled in providing practical solutions to resolve issues efficiently.

Our goal is to make the redundancy process as smooth and effective as possible, supporting your business in navigating change while adhering to legal and ethical standards.

We understand the complexities involved in managing a global workforce and the need for compliance with varying legal requirements across different jurisdictions.

Our team provides comprehensive support on a range of international employment matters, including cross-border employment contracts, expatriate arrangements, and compliance with local labour laws. We help businesses understand international employment regulations, ensuring that your practices align with both local and international standards.

We also offer advice on managing international employee relations, handling disputes, and addressing issues related to global redundancy processes. Our expertise extends to advising on the implications of international mergers and acquisitions and ensuring that your global HR policies are effective and compliant.

We advise on a full spectrum of HR related issues, ranging from complex discrimination and unfair dismissal cases, senior exits and negotiation strategy, TUPE and corporate support work and data protection matters. As well as supporting with day-to-day HR issues such as disciplinary and grievance processes, managing long-term sickness absence and senior level exits and settlement agreements.

Our team takes pride in maintaining collaborative working relationships with each of our clients, working as an extension of their HR teams and supporting them will all matters from recruitment through to the defence of Employment Tribunal litigation.

We also provide a quarterly series of round-table HR forums on important HR topics and case law to help keep key HR decision makers up to date on topical issues.

Our team specialises in addressing a wide range of employee relations challenges, from everyday issues to complex disputes, including handling grievances, disciplinary actions, performance management issues and data subject access requests, with a focus on minimising the risk of disputes and fostering a fair, transparent workplace.

In cases of conflict or disputes regarding discrimination and unfair/wrongful dismissal claims, we offer strategic guidance on resolving issues efficiently, whether through internal resolution mechanisms or external mediation and arbitration. Our team also provides expert advice on employee engagement and communication strategies to enhance workplace relations and prevent potential issues.