How we help employees
We help protect the careers, reputations and financial position of employees and partners at each key stage of the lifecycle of their working relationships.
For more information on our specialisms please click on the links opposite.
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Recruitment and promotionread more
If you are starting a new role either at a new firm or with your current employer you will very likely be asked to sign a new employment contract. We can review your terms and negotiate on your behalf to ensure that you have sufficient protections against dismissal; that you...
More infoRaising concerns about work issuesread more
If you are unhappy at work, often the first step towards protecting your legal position is to draft a robust grievance letter. Our craft is to distil your complaints into the most effective and potent form, adding legal weight where appropriate.
More infoPay and bonus disputesread more
Employees have various legal rights associated with the payment of “discretionary” bonuses and often have complex remuneration deals. If you have been denied your bonus or have been paid significantly less than expected, we can use the law to help you get paid what you are entitled to.
More infoTakeovers, mergers and TUPEread more
If your employer has been taken over, merged or lost a contract which you were dedicated to working on, you can be vulnerable to dismissal or losing status or remuneration. However, the law protects you in that situation under a complicated set of regulations known as TUPE.
More infoAlleging malpractice (whistleblowing)read more
If you have blown the whistle at work and suffered retaliation or even been dismissed as a result, then we can help. The law clearly states that individuals that are brave enough to stand up for what is right should not be penalised and should not have their careers thwarted.
More infoDiscrimination, bullying and harassmentread more
If you have been overlooked for promotion due to age, sex or race, been harassed because of sexual orientation, your religion or beliefs, or have been in need of workplace adjustments due to a disability, our lawyers have the empathy and expertise to ensure that your right not to suffer...
More infoMaternity, paternity and flexible workingread more
Although employers like to present a public face which champions equality we frequently hear stories in which women experience detrimental treatment on announcing their pregnancy or when they return from maternity leave, facing the challenge of balancing childcare arrangements with working life.
More infoResisting allegations of poor performance or misconductread more
When an employer is accusing you of poor performance or misconduct there are procedural safeguards that need to be observed. We can help take the pressure off you and turn it back on your employer by ensuring you are given a full chance to state your case, that you are...
More infoWorkplace movesread more
If you are thinking about moving to a competitor or setting up on your own and possibly taking colleagues with you, you should take legal advice at the earliest opportunity as such moves are governed by a complex area of law and what you thought was a great next career...
More infoCompromise agreements and brokering settlementsread more
If your employer offers you a “compromise agreement” and informs you that, in order to be valid, a lawyer must sign off on it: we can help. Our employment lawyers have 40 years’ combined experience of negotiating severances.
More infoRedundancy and unfair dismissalsread more
If your employer is seeking to dismiss you, they generally need to have a fair reason for doing so and they need to follow due process. If they do not, you may be entitled to compensation.
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