Employment Law Solicitors for Employers in Leicester

Employment law advice that supports your business

Our employment law solicitors for employers in Leicester work with business owners, senior leaders, and HR teams across a wide range of sectors. We take the time to understand how your organisation operates, which enables us to offer advice that fits your working environment rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

We regularly advise on workforce issues, including employee performance concerns, misconduct, redundancy situations, senior exits, and whistleblowing matters. These issues can be challenging to manage, particularly where emotions are involved or the legal position feels unclear. We guide you through each stage of the process, ensuring procedures are followed correctly while allowing you to move forward with confidence and manage risk sensibly.

Where disagreements or disputes arise, we help you explore practical ways to resolve matters early and proportionately. This may include advice on internal processes, support during negotiations, or the preparation of settlement agreements where appropriate. When settlement agreements are used, we ensure they are legally sound, commercially sensible, and provide certainty for your business going forward.

We also advise employers on managing and reducing the risk of unfair dismissal claims, which commonly arise where procedures are not followed correctly or decisions are challenged after termination. This includes guidance on disciplinary processes, performance management, redundancy situations, and automatically unfair dismissal risks such as whistleblowing or health and safety concerns. 

Employment contracts and workplace policies

Clear contracts and well-structured workplace policies provide an important framework for managing staff and addressing issues consistently. Our employment contract specialists advise businesses on drafting, reviewing, and updating employment contracts, staff handbooks, and workplace policies that reflect how the organisation operates while meeting current legal requirements.

We help ensure contracts clearly set out roles, responsibilities, notice arrangements, confidentiality obligations, and, where appropriate, post-employment restrictions. Documentation is written to be practical and usable, giving managers confidence when referring to it rather than creating paperwork that is difficult to apply in day-to-day situations. We also review existing contracts and policies to make sure they remain suitable as your business evolves or working practices change.

Strong documentation supports consistent decision-making and helps reduce misunderstandings with employees. It also provides reassurance in difficult situations, offering a clear reference point for managing issues fairly and professionally.

Discrimination, equality, and managing legal risk

Equality and discrimination issues can create significant legal and reputational risks if they are not handled carefully. Our employment law solicitors for employers in Leicester support businesses with putting clear policies, training, and procedures in place to promote fair treatment and reduce the likelihood of claims arising.

When complaints or allegations of discrimination or harassment are raised, we provide calm, objective advice on how to respond appropriately. We support employers through internal investigations, advise on next steps, and represent businesses where matters progress to an employment tribunal. Alongside protecting your legal position, we focus on addressing underlying issues in a way that supports longer-term stability and compliance within the workforce.

TUPE transfers and organisational change

Business changes such as mergers, acquisitions, outsourcing, or restructuring often bring additional employment law responsibilities. TUPE regulations, in particular, can feel complex and uncertain, especially when staff transfers are involved. Our employment law solicitors for employers in Leicester guide businesses through TUPE processes, helping you understand your obligations and manage change carefully.

We advise on employee consultation, contractual considerations, and communication with staff throughout the process. Our approach focuses on helping change progress smoothly while keeping legal risk under control and supporting workforce continuity.

Employment tribunal defence and workplace investigations

Employment tribunal claims can place significant strain on management time and resources if not handled properly. Our employment law solicitors for employers in Leicester provide clear advice on prospects at an early stage and focus on resolving matters where appropriate, while preparing thoroughly for hearings when claims proceed.

We also carry out independent workplace investigations into grievances, disciplinary issues, and whistleblowing concerns. These investigations are handled fairly and objectively, providing clear findings and practical recommendations to help you address issues and avoid similar problems arising again. Properly handled investigations support internal resolution and provide reassurance if decisions are later questioned.

Where to find our Leicester employment law team

Our employment law solicitors for employers in Leicester are based at Provincial House, 37 New Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6TU, in a well-established, central location convenient for businesses across the city and surrounding areas. From our Leicester office, we support employers with practical employment law advice that reflects the realities of managing staff and running a business. The office is easy to reach, whether you’re travelling by public transport or by car, making it straightforward to fit a meeting into your working day. 

Why choose Nelsons’ employment law solicitors in Leicester?

For more than 40 years at Nelsons, we’ve supported employers across Leicester and the wider East Midlands, building a reputation for combining strong legal expertise with an approachable, business-focused service. Our employment law team is recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for its work advising employers and representing businesses in complex disputes.

We focus on advice that works in practice, balancing legal compliance with commercial priorities. With transparent pricing, fixed-fee options for routine matters, and clear guidance from the outset, we help you plan confidently and access expert support without unnecessary uncertainty. Above all, we aim to build long-term relationships, becoming a trusted adviser you can rely on whenever employment issues arise.

If you would like clear, practical advice on managing employment law issues within your business, our employment law solicitors for employers in Leicester are here to help. Just give us a call on 0800 024 1976 or use our online enquiry form, and we will arrange a confidential discussion about how we can support your business.