Employment law

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.