Workplace issues often arise quickly and at difficult moments. A promotion, a sudden conflict, a change in leadership or an unexpected exit can all have lasting consequences for your career, finances and reputation.
Early advice helps you understand your position and decide your next steps with confidence. We guide you through that process with clear direction, practical options and a calm, experienced approach, with a focus on minimising risk, avoiding costly disputes and reducing unnecessary stress wherever possible.
Employment law is a core strength for our firm. Our team brings decades of combined experience advising individuals across a range of sectors and environments, including financial services, healthcare, professional services and those in senior roles within large corporate organisations. Acting for both employers and employees means we understand strategy from every angle and can anticipate how situations typically unfold. That insight helps you act decisively, reduce exposure to risk and avoid unnecessary escalation.
We work with employees facing discrimination, complex exits, whistleblowing concerns and challenges around post‑termination restrictions. For senior clients, our support frequently involves board‑level issues, partnership disputes and management of reputational risk. Whatever the issue, our focus is on helping you take control and move forward on terms that work for you.
Our Services
We support employees and senior professionals throughout their career. Whether you need early guidance or urgent intervention, we help you understand what to do next and how to protect your position. Our clients include individuals working in regulated and non‑regulated environments across financial services, healthcare, professional partnerships, technology, construction and other complex sectors.
If you are weighing up a new role, we provide executive employment contract advice to help you understand incentives, risk and long‑term obligations. If you are considering leaving your role, we give practical guidance on negotiating exit packages in the UK and managing the implications of post‑termination restrictions. When workplace issues arise, we explain your rights, outline your options and help you decide the right route forward.
Who We Work With
We act for a wide range of individuals, including:
- Job seekers and employees at all levels
- Senior executives, directors and partners
- Board members and office holders
- High-net-worth individuals
- Contractors and consultants
- Healthcare and other regulated professionals (including doctors, solicitors and financial advisers)
Our clients often come to us at points of real pressure – when their position at work is uncertain, when their reputation is at stake or when they need to make a major career decision quickly and with incomplete information.
How We Help
Recruitment
- Advice on the recruitment process and treatment during selection, including potential discrimination risks.
- Reviewing offers and contracts so you understand your rights and obligations before you sign.
Where you have concerns about how you have been treated, we help you assess whether it is lawful and what steps you can take.
Contracts & Negotiations
- Reviewing and negotiating employment contracts, service agreements and consultancy arrangements.
- Advising on bonuses, commission schemes, LTIPs, share plans and other incentive arrangements.
We also draft consultancy agreements and routinely advise on employment law for senior executives. We highlight the points that matter and negotiate on your behalf where appropriate.
Employment Status
Clear analysis of whether you are an employee, worker or consultant and the rights attached to each category.
Workplace Issues
- Support with grievances, disciplinaries, suspensions and performance processes.
- Advice on managing long-term sickness, disability-related matters and reasonable adjustments.
We focus on preserving your position, managing risk and planning how best to engage with your employer.
Exits & Settlement Agreements
Strategic advice on redundancy, notice periods, severance terms and vested share schemes. We regularly provide settlement agreement advice for employees, including negotiation of terms and financial packages.
Family Rights & Flexible Working
Support with maternity, paternity, adoption, parental leave and flexible working requests.
Disputes
- Claims involving pay and bonus disputes, unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal and breach of contract.
- Cases concerning discrimination, harassment, victimisation and whistleblowing.
We help you weigh the merits of your claim, consider the likely outcomes and decide whether to negotiate or litigate.
Tribunal & Court Representation
Representation from ACAS Early Conciliation through to Employment Tribunal proceedings, appeals and civil claims. We frequently assist clients needing Employment Tribunal representation for individuals.
Professional & Regulatory Issues
Advice for regulated individuals including solicitors, healthcare professionals and financial advisers.
TUPE
Support on rights, protections and consultation failures during business transfers.
Restrictive Covenants & Confidentiality
Reviewing and challenging restrictions, assessing enforceability, negotiating amendments and responding to employer allegations. This includes detailed guidance on restrictive covenants and the practical impact of post-termination restrictions employment.
Case Highlights
Settlement Agreements
We are frequently instructed to review and negotiate settlement agreements offered by employers. Our work often results in improved payments, clearer references, changes to restrictive covenants and increased contributions to legal fees.
Litigation
We act for individuals bringing claims for unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract. Our experience includes complex multi-issue tribunal claims and negotiated outcomes that protect both career prospects and personal wellbeing.
Senior Exits
We support senior executives, partners and managing directors on exit strategy, the negotiation of high-value settlements and the protection of long-term incentives such as vested shares. This often involves navigating employment law for senior executives and sensitive regulatory or reputational matters.
TUPE
We advise individuals on their rights during business transfers, including continuity of employment, protection from unfair dismissal and remedies for consultation failures.
Why Choose Us
Expertise
Our team combines extensive experience with insight gained from acting for both employers and employees. That balance helps us predict employer tactics and prepare you for each stage.
Proven Results
A long history of securing favourable settlements, negotiated exits and successful tribunals.
Tailored Service
We understand the pressures you may be under and provide guidance that fits your circumstances.
Clear Communication
No jargon or unnecessary formality. Just clear explanations and practical next steps.
Cost-Effective Support
Transparent fees and a free 15-minute consultation to outline your options.
Meet the Team
Our employment team includes Partners and senior lawyers who regularly support individuals in high-risk, high-pressure situations.
We work closely with colleagues in litigation, regulatory, corporate and data protection to offer joined-up advice when your matter spans more than one area.
We take a direct and supportive approach. If you are facing a difficult issue at work, we explain your options clearly, outline what to expect and help you decide the right path. Whether you need early guidance or active representation, you will have experienced people beside you who understand both the legal context and the personal impact of workplace disputes.
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