Employment law
Understanding employment law
Navigating complex issues with early intervention and proven resolutions
Employment issues are personal and often complex. The legal landscape is ever-changing and the stakes are high for both the business and the individual. Our London-based employment solicitors advise both employers and employees and understand both perspectives.
Our approach to employment law
Our approach to disputes is that intervention at an early stage usually brings a resolution that avoids tribunal or court proceedings.
Our employer client base is broad. We give specialist advice to startups and well-established corporates (London-based, national and multinational) as well as institutional employers, on all aspects of their role as employer and relationships with employees.
Contracts and entitlements for individuals
If you’re thinking of changing jobs, it’s a good idea to take legal advice from an employment specialist on your new employment contract...
Discrimination and whistleblowing for individuals
Our experts help whistleblower employees who have been dismissed or treated unfavourably by their employer because they disclosed...
Discrimination and whistleblowing for businesses
We advise employers (ranging from London based, national and multi-national) on issues relating to discrimination law and whistleblowing...
Employment issues for businesses
We provide specialist advice for employers (ranging from London based, to national and multi-national) on all legal aspects of their...
The team are excellent with clear communication and timely responses. They also have a deep understanding of the UK employment environment.
How our employment law solicitors can help you
Our employment solicitors are also known for our work advising employees, often at executive level, in relation to all employment law issues. Individual clients include those within the banking, financial services and insurance industries, as well as editors, solicitors, football managers, academics, to name but a few.
Employment policies, procedures and contracts for businesses
We help a wide range of employers (London based, national and multi-national) ensure that their contracts, policies and procedures are...
General employment disputes for individuals
We advise and represent both senior and junior employees in relation to all employment issues, including those involving...
Settlement agreements for individuals
We represent people whose employment relationships are coming to an end...
Terminating employment for businesses
We advise a wide range of employers (London based, national and multi-national) on best practice in carrying out disciplinary and grievance procedures...
Areas of expertise
Our solicitors have a wealth of experience in the full range of employment issues including:
- dismissals;
- discrimination, harassment and bullying;
- whistleblowing;
- contractual disputes (including in relation to shares and share options);
- bonus claims (including those arising within financial services businesses in the City of London and Canary Wharf);
- equal pay;
- restrictive covenants, including in connection with team moves;
- redundancies;
- restructuring and TUPE transfers, sometimes working in conjunction with our corporate and commercial team;
- best practice in disciplinary and grievance procedures including correct steps for terminating employment;
- implications of disciplinary proceedings in the regulated professions, working in conjunction with our regulatory team;
- drafting contracts, policies, procedures;
- advising on performance management; and
- misconduct investigations
Our lawyers also advise partnerships, LLPs, partners and LLP members on workplace disputes and severance terms.
Our employment law team aims to provide the best practical advice for your situation, pointing you towards the most sensible, risk-managed approach.
Transactional support and TUPE for businesses
We act on the full range of employment related transactional support work, from smaller domestic corporate transactions to large...
Wrongful and unfair dismissal for individuals
We advise employees who have been dismissed without being given proper notice, or where the employer's decision was not legally justified...
Wrongful and unfair dismissal for businesses
We advise a wide range of employers (London based, national and multi-national) when they are faced with claims for...
Rural and agribusiness services
About our rural and agribusiness services
Our cross-sector rural and agribusiness legal team offers cutting-edge guidance for a rapidly evolving sector. From viticulture and renewables to forestry, natural capital, and film location agreements, we stay ahead of legislative changes to help clients seize strategic opportunities.
Discover how our expertise provides comprehensive legal advice to the unique needs of rural enterprises.
Rural and agribusiness services
Our experienced agribusiness team support landed estates, farmers, and agribusinesses in areas such as rural asset management, diversification, estate planning, and agricultural disputes.
Get in touch
If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our employment law solicitors by email, by telephone on +44 (0)20 3826 7512 or complete our enquiry form.
Get to know our employment law team
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From the very first call to the practice to outline my case, I felt reassured immediately that the Russell-Cooke team had the wealth of experience needed to be able to guide me through. They were incredibly attentive and professional throughout and everyone I interacted with at the firm was great to deal with. Would highly recommend.
The team gave pragmatic and expert advice and always ensured I was supported throughout the process. I received fast responses and pragmatic and useful advice.
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