Employment Law Solicitors for Employers

Practical Employment Law Advice for Businesses

Managing employees is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. Employment law is constantly evolving, and employers must balance legal obligations with the practical realities of managing their workforce.

At The Legal Practice Solicitors, we provide practical, commercially focused employment law advice to employers throughout England and Wales. Whether you require assistance with employment contracts, workplace policies, disciplinary matters, grievances, redundancies or ongoing HR support, our team can help you navigate employment law issues with confidence.

We act exclusively for employers and businesses and do not currently provide employment law advice to employees.

Employment Law Services for Employers

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Our employment law team advises businesses of all sizes, from start-ups and family-owned businesses to established companies and professional practices.

We regularly advise on:

  • Employment contracts
  • Directors’ service agreements
  • Consultancy agreements
  • Staff handbooks
  • Workplace policies and procedures
  • Disciplinary matters
  • Employee grievances
  • Performance management
  • Sickness absence management
  • Flexible working requests
  • Maternity, paternity and adoption rights
  • Workplace investigations
  • Redundancies and restructures
  • TUPE transfers
  • Settlement agreements
  • Restrictive covenants
  • Confidentiality obligations
  • Workplace discrimination issues
  • Whistleblowing concerns
  • Employment Tribunal claims
Our advice is tailored to the needs of your business, helping you manage risk whilst achieving practical commercial outcomes.

Employment Contracts and Workplace Policies

Clear and up-to-date employment documentation is essential for protecting your business and reducing the risk of disputes.

We can assist employers with:

  • Employment contracts
  • Senior executive contracts
  • Directors’ service agreements
  • Consultancy agreements
  • Employee handbooks
  • Disciplinary procedures
  • Grievance procedures
  • Equality and diversity policies
  • Hybrid and remote working policies
  • Sickness absence policies
  • Data protection policies
  • Social media policies

Well-drafted documentation can provide clarity for both employers and employees whilst helping businesses comply with their legal obligations.

Disciplinary and Grievance Matters

Employers frequently require advice when dealing with disciplinary issues or employee complaints.

We can assist with:

  1. Disciplinary Procedures: We advise employers on conducting fair disciplinary investigations and hearings, helping to minimise the risk of future claims.
  2. Grievance Procedures: We support employers in responding to employee complaints and managing internal grievance processes effectively.
  3. Workplace Investigations: Where allegations of misconduct, discrimination, harassment or other workplace concerns arise, we can provide guidance on conducting investigations fairly and appropriately.

Managing Employee Performance and Absence

Managing employee performance and attendance can be challenging.

We advise employers on:

  • Performance improvement plans
  • Capability procedures
  • Long-term sickness absence
  • Short-term recurring absences
  • Occupational health referrals
  • Reasonable adjustments
  • Disability-related absence issues

Our aim is to help employers address concerns fairly whilst reducing legal risk.

Redundancies and Business Reorganisation

Businesses sometimes need to restructure due to changing commercial circumstances.

We provide advice on:

  • Individual redundancies
  • Collective redundancies
  • Consultation obligations
  • Selection criteria
  • Alternative employment
  • Redundancy payments
  • Business reorganisations

Careful planning and early legal advice can help reduce the risk of disputes and Employment Tribunal claims.

Settlement Agreements

Settlement agreements can provide a practical and cost-effective solution where an employment relationship is coming to an end.

We advise employers on:

  • Drafting settlement agreements
  • Exit negotiations
  • Protected conversations
  • Confidentiality clauses
  • Restrictive covenants
  • Agreed references
  • Post-termination obligations

Our focus is on achieving certainty and reducing future risk for employers.

Employment Tribunal Support

Where workplace disputes cannot be resolved, we provide support throughout the Employment Tribunal process.

We assist employers with:

  • Acas Early Conciliation
  • Responding to Employment Tribunal claims
  • Preparing ET3 responses
  • Disclosure exercises
  • Witness statements
  • Preliminary hearings
  • Settlement negotiations
  • Final hearings

We work closely with employers to ensure they are fully prepared at every stage of the process.

Why Choose The Legal Practice Solicitors?

Employers choose The Legal Practice Solicitors because we provide:

  • Commercially focused advice
  • Practical and realistic solutions
  • Clear communication
  • Responsive service
  • Strategic risk management
  • Employment law support tailored to businesses

We understand that employment issues can affect productivity, employee morale and business reputation. Our aim is to help employers make informed decisions whilst protecting their commercial interests.

Who We Act For

We advise:

  • Small businesses
  • Medium-sized businesses
  • Family businesses
  • Professional practices
  • Partnerships
  • Property companies

We do not currently provide employment law advice or Employment Tribunal representation for employees.

  • Retail businesses
  • Hospitality businesses
  • Educational organisations
  • Charities
  • Company directors

Who Will Deal With Your Matter?

Employment law matters are allocated to the most appropriate member of our employment team based on the nature and complexity of the matter.

Our employment department is led by Angalee Pandya, Senior Employment Law Consultant, who supports and supervises matters where appropriate.

The Legal Practice Solicitors is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you review our employment contracts?
Yes. We regularly review and update employment contracts to ensure they reflect current employment law and the needs of your business.
Can you assist with disciplinary and grievance procedures?
Yes. We can advise throughout the process and help employers follow fair and legally compliant procedures.
Can you help with redundancies?
Yes. We advise on both individual and collective redundancy processes and can help employers manage the associated legal requirements.
Do you provide HR support?
We can provide employment law advice on a wide range of HR-related issues, helping employers manage workplace matters and reduce legal risk.
Do you represent employers in Employment Tribunal claims?
Yes. We act for employers in Employment Tribunal proceedings and can provide advice from the initial Acas Early Conciliation stage through to final hearings where required.

Contact Our Employment Law Team

If you require employment law advice for your business, please contact our team.

The Legal Practice Solicitors

122–126 Wembley Park Drive
Wembley Park
London HA9 8HP

Telephone: 020 8903 7017

Angalee Pandya
Senior Employment Law Consultant
Email: apandya@thelegalpractice.co.uk

The Legal Practice Solicitors provides employment law advice, HR support and Employment Tribunal representation for employers throughout England and Wales.