Employment Law Solicitors for Employers

Employment law services for employers

Our employment law solicitors provide comprehensive services designed to protect your business from employment-related risks whilst helping you create compliant, efficient workplace policies.

• Employment contracts and policy development – We draft comprehensive employment contracts, staff handbooks, and workplace policies protecting your business interests whilst ensuring compliance with current legislation. Our employment contract specialists understand the importance of clear terms protecting confidential information, restricting competition, and defining roles clearly whilst providing flexibility for changing business needs. Well-drafted contracts reduce disputes and provide strong foundations for managing your workforce effectively whilst ensuring enforceability and fairness that supports positive employee relations.
• Disciplinary and grievance procedures – Our employment law team implements fair, legally compliant disciplinary and grievance procedures minimising tribunal risks whilst maintaining workplace standards. We understand that proper procedures are essential for defending employment tribunal claims whilst creating workplace cultures where issues are resolved quickly before escalating into costly disputes. Our procedures balance legal compliance with practical business needs whilst ensuring managers have clear guidance for handling difficult situations appropriately.
• Dismissal procedures and termination management – We provide expert guidance on lawful termination procedures including performance-related dismissals, misconduct dismissals, and redundancy processes whilst ensuring compliance with legal requirements and protecting against unfair dismissal claims. Our dismissal specialists understand commercial pressures that sometimes require quick action whilst ensuring legal procedures are followed correctly to minimise risks and costs. We handle senior executive departures, whistleblowing situations, and complex dismissals requiring specialist expertise.
• Discrimination law compliance and prevention – We help create inclusive workplaces through comprehensive equality policies, regular training programmes, and robust complaint procedures whilst defending against discrimination claims when they arise. Our discrimination specialists understand that prevention is better than cure and work with employers to identify potential risks whilst creating positive cultures that value diversity. When discrimination claims arise, we provide robust defence whilst addressing underlying issues to prevent future problems.
• TUPE transfer management – When businesses change hands, TUPE regulations create complex obligations for both incoming and outgoing employers. We manage TUPE transfers ensuring proper consultation, terms protection, and compliance with legal requirements whilst minimising disruption to business operations. Our TUPE specialists understand commercial realities of business transfers whilst ensuring legal compliance throughout the process, handling employee objections, and managing consultation requirements effectively.
• Settlement agreement negotiation – We negotiate confidential exits for departing employees through settlement agreements that limit future liability whilst providing certainty for both parties. Our settlement specialists understand when these agreements provide value whilst ensuring they meet legal requirements and provide appropriate protection. Settlement agreements can resolve potential disputes efficiently whilst maintaining confidentiality and protecting business reputation.
• Employment tribunal defence – When employment tribunal claims are brought against your business, we provide robust representation whilst working to achieve early resolution where possible. Our tribunal specialists have extensive experience defending all types of employment claims whilst understanding the commercial impact of legal proceedings on businesses. We prepare thoroughly for hearings whilst exploring settlement opportunities that serve your business interests.
• Workplace investigations – We conduct thorough, impartial investigations into employee complaints including grievances, disciplinary matters, and whistleblowing concerns whilst ensuring procedural fairness and legal compliance. Our investigation specialists understand the importance of independence and thoroughness in maintaining credibility whilst providing practical recommendations for resolving workplace issues and preventing future problems.

Our employment law process for employers

We handle employment law matters systematically whilst providing practical guidance that supports your business objectives.

1. Risk assessment and compliance review
   We evaluate your current employment practices, identify potential risks, and provide immediate guidance on urgent issues whilst developing long-term compliance strategies. Our employment law specialists understand business pressures whilst ensuring legal compliance doesn’t unnecessarily burden your operations. We provide practical recommendations balancing legal requirements with commercial realities.
2. Policy development and implementation
   Our employment lawyers create or update your employment contracts, staff handbooks, and procedures to reflect current legislation whilst supporting your business needs. We ensure policies are practical and understandable whilst providing robust legal protection.
3. Training and ongoing support
   We provide training for your management team on employment law compliance, proper procedures, and early warning signs of potential issues whilst offering ongoing support for day-to-day questions. Our training is practical and relevant to your business whilst ensuring managers understand their responsibilities and feel confident handling employment issues appropriately.
4. Proactive issue management
   You’ll have direct access to our employment law team for immediate advice on urgent issues whilst receiving regular updates on legal developments affecting your business. We work proactively to identify and address potential problems before they become costly tribunal claims whilst providing strategic guidance on workforce management.