Employment Law Services For Businesses

Our specialist Employment lawyers are experts at advising employees and employers  from all work sectors. Employment law and rights are often confusing for employees because of frequent changes. Up-to-date advice from our employment lawyers will help you understand your rights as an employee.

If you do have an employment issue, it is important to act quickly. Failing to seek legal advice at your earliest opportunity can have significant consequences for potential claims.

We strive to go beyond the norm when we advise our clients, starting with striving to give clear, practical, jargon free advice that they can easily understand and apply to their own circumstances, no matter how complex their case.

Practical, Commercial Advice for Employers

We support businesses with clear, pragmatic employment law advice that aligns with commercial realities. Whether you are dealing with a day-to-day HR issue or a high-risk dispute, we help you make confident, legally sound decisions.

Ongoing HR & Legal Support

We provide ongoing support designed to give you confidence in managing your workforce without the need for in-house legal resource.

We advise on:

• Drafting and updating contracts of employment tailored to your business
• Preparing and maintaining staff handbooks and policies that reflect current law and best practice
• Day-to-day HR queries, including conduct, attendance, and workplace concerns
• Managing flexible working requests and family-related rights
• Ensuring documentation and processes are consistent and defensible

Outcome: You have access to reliable, responsive advice and robust documentation, reducing the risk of disputes and allowing you to focus on running your business.

Managing Workplace Issues

Workplace issues, if mishandled, can quickly escalate into formal disputes. We help you address them early, fairly, and effectively.

We support you with:

• Conducting and advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Planning and carrying out workplace investigations
• Managing underperformance and capability concerns
• Handling sickness absence, including long-term absence
• Advising on complex or sensitive employee situations

Outcome: Issues are dealt with promptly and professionally, minimising disruption and protecting your position if matters escalate.

Dismissals, Redundancies & Exits

Ending employment relationships carries legal and reputational risk. We ensure processes are handled correctly and strategically.

We advise on:

• Fair dismissal processes, including misconduct, capability, and statutory restrictions
• Redundancy exercises, from planning through to consultation and implementation
• Settlement agreements and negotiated exits
• Managing senior or high-risk departures
• Identifying and mitigating potential claims before action is taken

Outcome: You achieve clean, defensible exits with reduced risk of tribunal claims and business disruption.

Protecting Your Business

Preventative advice is key to avoiding costly disputes and regulatory issues.

We assist with:

• Addressing discrimination, harassment, and equality concerns
• Handling whistleblowing complaints sensitively and lawfully
• Advising on TUPE in business sales, acquisitions, and outsourcing
• Clarifying employment status (employees, workers, contractors)
• Drafting and enforcing restrictive covenants and confidentiality obligations

Outcome: Your business is protected against legal exposure, reputational damage, and operational risk.

Employment Tribunal & Dispute Resolution

When disputes arise, we provide clear, strategic advice focused on achieving the best commercial outcome.

We provide:

• Early assessment of claims, including merits and risk exposure
• Representation during ACAS Early Conciliation
• Strategic advice on whether to settle or defend
• Preparation of tribunal documents and evidence
• Advocacy and representation at hearings

We focus on cost-risk analysis at every stage, ensuring you remain in control of both legal strategy and spend.

Outcome: Disputes are managed efficiently, with a clear strategy aimed at minimising cost, disruption, and reputational impact.

Business Growth & Strategic Support

As your business grows, your employment structures need to evolve with it. We provide forward-looking advice to support that growth.

We advise on:

• Recruitment processes and onboarding frameworks
• Structuring director and senior executive contracts
• Designing bonus, incentive, and retention arrangements
• Business reorganisations and restructures
• Protecting your business in team moves and competitor situations

Outcome: Your workforce is structured to support growth, with appropriate protections in place as your business evolves.

Why Work With Us

We understand that SME clients require more than technical legal advice—they need commercially focused guidance they can act on.

• We provide clear, practical advice without unnecessary complexity
• We respond quickly and work as part of your wider advisory team
• We focus on preventing problems as well as resolving them
• We understand the commercial pressures faced by growing businesses

Speak to an Employment Law Specialist

If you would like to discuss how we can support you, please get in touch for an initial conversation.