Employment Law for Employers

Clear employment documentation lays the foundation for a successful employment relationship and helps reduce the risk of future disputes. We can assist with:

• •Employment Contracts
• •Director Service Agreements
• •Consultancy Agreements
• •Staff Handbooks
• •HR Policies & Procedures
• •Disciplinary Policies
• •Grievance Procedures
• •Hybrid & Remote Working Policies
• •Confidentiality Provisions
• •Restrictive Covenants

We ensure your documentation reflects current legal requirements while remaining practical for your business.

Employment issues rarely arise at convenient times. We provide ongoing support on:

• •Employee Conduct Issues
• •Capability & Performance Management
• •Absence Management
• •Flexible Working Requests
• •Workplace Investigations
• •Employee Relations Matters
• •Disciplinary Procedures
• •Grievance Handling

Our advice is designed to help managers deal with issues confidently, consistently and fairly.

Workplace disputes and exits often require careful handling to protect the business and minimise risk. We advise on:

• •Settlement Agreements
• •Executive Departures
• •Protected Conversations
• •Without Prejudice Negotiations
• •Exit Packages
• •Restrictive Covenant Enforcement
• •Confidentiality Obligations

We help businesses achieve clean and commercially sensible exits where appropriate.

Business change is often necessary, but workforce changes must be managed carefully to reduce legal and reputational risks. We support employers with:

• •Redundancy Planning
• •Individual Redundancy Processes
• •Collective Consultation
• •Workforce Restructuring
• •Organisational Change Programmes
• •Redeployment Exercises
• •Strategic Workforce Planning

We provide practical advice designed to help businesses manage change fairly and lawfully while protecting operational objectives.

Business sales, acquisitions, outsourcing and service changes often trigger complex employment obligations under TUPE. We advise on:

• •Business Acquisitions & Transfers
• •TUPE Applicability Assessments
• •Due Diligence
• •Employee Liability Information
• •Employee Consultation Obligations
• •Harmonisation Issues
• •Post-Transfer Workforce Planning
• •TUPE-Related Redundancies

Early legal advice is essential to manage risk and avoid costly claims arising from employee transfers.

When workplace disputes escalate, robust legal representation becomes essential. We provide support with:

• •Unfair Dismissal Claims
• •Discrimination Claims
• •Harassment Claims
• •Whistleblowing Claims
• •Equal Pay Claims
• •Breach of Contract Claims
• •Wrongful Dismissal Claims
• •Employment Tribunal Representation

Our focus is always on achieving the best commercial outcome, whether through early resolution or formal proceedings.

Employers increasingly face complex workplace issues that require sensitive handling. We advise on:

• •Grievance Investigations
• •Disciplinary Investigations
• •Bullying & Harassment Allegations
• •Discrimination Complaints
• •Whistleblowing Reports
• •Senior Leadership Concerns
• •Regulatory Investigations

We help businesses manage investigations fairly while protecting legal privilege and minimising risk.

Senior employee matters often require bespoke legal support. We provide advice on:

• •Executive Contracts
• •Director Responsibilities
• •Bonus Disputes
• •Incentive Arrangements
• •Restrictive Covenants
• •Confidential Information Protection
• •Board-Level Employment Issues

Our advice balances the legal, commercial and reputational considerations involved in senior appointments and departures.

Prevention is often more effective than cure. We support businesses with:

• •Employment Law Audits
• •HR Compliance Reviews
• •Equality & Diversity Policies
• •Workplace Training Support
• •Employment Risk Assessments
• •Employment Law Updates
• •IR35 & Employment Status Advice

We help businesses create robust employment frameworks that support growth and reduce legal exposure.