Employment Law

Whether you are an employer planning the restructure or development strategy of your business or handling day to day HR matters, or an employee negotiating contract terms or a compromise agreement, dealing with a grievance, discrimination claim or disciplinary investigation, we provide practical, commercial advice.  We work in partnership with you to achieve your aims.

Our highly skilled specialist employment solicitors have extensive experience of representing UK and international employers and senior executives in a range of industry sectors. We provide advice and action in all areas of employment law and HR best practice, including litigation in the Employment Tribunal, as well as the Employment Appeal Tribunal, High Court and Court of Appeal.

We advise corporate clients on all of the legal and practical issues arising out of the employment or engagement of employees, directors and contractors and private individuals on all aspects of the employment relationship. We find practical solutions and resolve issues quickly where possible to avoid costly disputes

The services that our dedicated employment lawyers provide are listed below and further information can found by clicking on the titles of each box.

HR Support and Compliance

  • Contracts
  • Handbooks and policies
  • Pay and minimum wage
  • Recruitment and screening
  • Benefit and bonus schemes
  • Data Protection

Restructuring

  • Redundancy
  • TUPE
  • Due dilligence
  • Changing terms and conditions
  • Collective consultation
  • Protective awards

Discipline and Terminations

  • Investigations and disciplinary procedures
  • Performance management
  • Misconduct
  • Sickness
  • Appropriate sanctions
  • ACAS Code of Conduct

Discrimination and Harassment

  • Disability
  • Race and sex
  • Sexual orientation, religion
  • Equal pay
  • Age discrimination and retirement
  • Equality questionnaires

Senior Executives

  • Restrictive covenants
  • Team moves
  • Bonus disputes
  • Compromise Agreements
  • Contract negotiations
  • Managing the exit

Grievances and Complaints

  • Bringing a grievance
  • Handling grievances
  • Mediation and resolution
  • Subject Access requests
  • ACAS Code of Conduct
  • Whistleblowing

Managing the Employment Relationship

  • Flexible working
  • Maternity, paternity and family rights
  • Atypical working
  • Ill health and absences
  • Holidays
  • Trade Unions

Employment Claims

  • Bringing a claim
  • Defending a claim
  • Tribunal procedure
  • Mediation and settlement
  • Costs and compensation
  • High Court claims