Employment Law

The Firm has a very long-established employment law practice which commenced with the setting-up of the original Industrial Tribunals in 1971.

We offer expert advice and representation to employers and employees in Employment Tribunal cases of all kinds, including unfair dismissal, breach of contract, discrimination, harassment, victimisation, redundancy, equal pay and Transfer of Undertakings.

Our experience extends to the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the Court of Appeal.

The Employment Department also deals with cases involving breach of restrictive covenants, unlawful competition and intellectual property disputes.

Our service also includes drafting and advising on contracts of employment, company handbooks, policies, and disciplinary and grievance procedures.

There is an ever-increasing use by employers of Compromise Agreements which bring certainty to both parties when an employment contract is terminated. We have extensive experience in drafting these for employers and advising employees on their effect.