Our employment practice has built up an outstanding reputation. Some law firms act only for corporate employers, the experience of others lies almost entirely in acting for individual employees. We have a greater understanding of employment issues because we act for both employers and employees. We see both sides of an issue and are in a better position to offer practical solutions. We specialise in the following areas:

Compromise Agreement: We have years of experience in advising clients on compromise agreements, which are statutory agreements involving an offer from employer to employee to agree to mutually terminate the employment relationship.

An employer will usually pay your salary to a certain date, part or all of the contractual notice period, and often an ex gratia payment (which can be tax free up to a maximum of £30,000.00).

To be legally binding the employee must have received independent legal advice, generally paid for by the employer.

Please supply us with a copy of your agreement and we will be happy to advice you on the offer being made.

Please do not feel costs are a reason not to consult a solicitor as your employer should pay for your legal advisors reasonable costs.

We can act promptly and achieve a clean break swiftly.  Contact us during this difficult time , and we hope you will find a friendly service with a robust approach against the other side.

Discrimination: We both bring and will defend claims of discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic origin, nationality and disability.

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Litigation:   We deal with employment litigation in the Courts and in employment tribunals. Employment litigation can be expensive and time-consuming. Our practical experience and negotiating skills often help clients to avoid litigation in the first place. We are happy to advise on compromise agreements and implications of settling a case.

Restrictive covenants and gardening leave: We can advise on clauses and draft new provisions into your contracts of employment. We are happy to review service agreements and draft staff handbooks.

Agents: We advise media companies, artists, sports personalities, photographers and their agents. Specialist legal advice is provided on copyright, passing off, rights management and reputation management issues and other contractual breaches. We understand the importance of confidentiality agreements.

Immigration and work permits: We can provide advice across the board and assist with applications for immigration, recruitment and work permits, including intra company transfers to assist in the growth of your business.

Please contact us for confidential assistance.