Employment Law - Employers

People are probably your most valuable asset. However, managing people can be time-consuming, complicated and distracting and the ever changing landscape of Employment Law can be complex and difficult to keep on top of. Regulation of the workplace has never been greater and getting it wrong can be costly. We believe and emphasise that prevention is better than cure. We work alongside you and your business to understand your particular needs and requirements.

Our established team of Employment Lawyers, based in Surrey, with offices in Woking, Guildford and Godalming, are highly regarded in the industry and by clients across the UK and will provide prompt, practical, innovative advice and assistance. We will work hard to achieve the best solution for you and your business. We have been recommended by Chambers UK as a leading firm for Employment Law. Click here to find out more.

Our areas of expertise and the services we can offer to your business include:

  • Agency workers
  • Breach of contract claims
  • Bonus and commission payments
  • Business sales and transfers
  • Bullying and harassment in the workplace
  • Compromise agreements and exit packages
  • Collective consultation
  • Consultancy (independent contractor) agreements
  • Collective consultation and bargaining
  • Contracts of employment
  • Confidential information
  • Consultancy agreements
  • County Court and High Court litigation
  • Data protection
  • Discrimination
  • Disciplinary action
  • Dismissal procedures
  • Employment law training
  • Employment tribunal claims
  • Equal pay
  • Flexible working request
  • Grievances
  • HR advice and support services
  • Handbooks, policies and procedures
  • Immigration
  • Injunctions
  • Maternity, paternity and adoption rights
  • Outsourcing agreements
  • Performance management
  • Post-termination restrictions
  • Protection of intellectual property and confidential information
  • Recruitment advice
  • Redundancy and reorganisation
  • Secondment agreements
  • Service agreements for directors
  • Working time regulations
  • Whistleblowing

 

Our hourly rates are competitive and transparent. Where suitable, we can work for you under a results-based conditional fee agreement or agree a fixed-fee for the work that we will undertake.

In addition, we have carefully developed a comprehensive, fixed-fee, one stop employment law solution called SafeEmploy, which includes an audit of your employment documentation, an employment law advice helpline and an underlying insurance policy to protect against the cost of litigation, all for an agreed fixed annual fee. Please read our leaflet and FAQ's to find out more.

We provide monthly Employment Law email updates of important developments and run a rolling programme of seminars to help you keep on top of employment law issues. Click here to register and take advantage of our email updates and our seminars and workshops.

We have expertise relevant to most sizes of business. Our clients range from corporations employing hundreds throughout the UK and beyond to small owner-managed businesses employing less than five. We are highly experienced in representing clients across a wide range of industry sectors including IT, medical and dental instruments, professional services including accountants, management consultants, insurance brokers, solicitors and property agents

We have established expertise in the provision of advice to independent schools and charities

We act for both employers and employees, which enables us to provide balanced advice and keep our skills as sharp as possible. If you are an employee wanting to find about why other individuals instruct us, please click here.

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Employment News

The team is considered to be reliable and is praised for its speed of response.

Chambers & Partners
2013 Edition

This team handles a range of technical matters incorporating both contentious and non-contentions points. It successfully defended an established client in a ten-day hearing before the Reading Employment Tribunal involving alleged constructive unfair dismissal and sex discrimination claims. It has also provided invaluable corporate advice to regional clients suffering as a result of the collapse of markets.

Chambers & Partners
2010 Edition

This "sophisticated and goal-orientated" team enters the tables following glowing reviews from clients. The team of nine has four offices across Surrey; however, its clientele is national as the group provides employment support for the firm's strong education practice. David Ludlow is "a very good reason to use this firm". He is "incredibly up-to-date with legislative changes", and also attracts praise for his "sympathetic and responsive approach". He is regularly involved with employment tribunals where he displays his talents as a "skilled negotiator".

Chambers & Partners
2009 Edition

An excellent review of latest cases and what to look out for in the near future.

Guest at Employment Issues for 2012 Seminar
February 2012

A well planned and informative session advising of potential trip-wires and pot holes heading our way.

Guest at Employment Issues for 2012 Seminar
February 2012

A great help in unraveling the legal 'gobbledegook' thrown at us.

Guest at Employment Issues for 2012 Seminar
February 2012

Employment Laywer in Woking - David Ludlow

Employment Law Updates

February 2013 Employment Law Update February 2013 Employment Law Update
January 2013 Employment Law Update January 2013 Employment Law Update
November 2012 Employment Law Update November 2012 Employment Law Update