Employment law

Employment policies, procedures and contracts for businesses

Employment policies procedures and contracts

Introduction and overview to employment policies, procedures and contracts

We help a wide range of employers (London based, national and multi-national) ensure that their contracts, policies and procedures are appropriate, effective and up-to-date, taking into account all relevant developments in the fast moving world of employment law.

How our solicitors can help with employment policies procedures and contracts for businesses

Key services offered

Employers regularly seek our advice on:

  • contracts of employment
  • service agreements
  • confidentiality obligations
  • restrictive covenants
  • staff handbooks and rules for employees
  • disciplinary and grievance procedures

Clear documents and policies ensure that both sides know where they stand. With our help you can be confident of being adequately protected and able to run your organisation effectively.

Why choose Russell-Cooke for employment policies procedures and contracts for businesses?

About our employment law team

We are one of a relatively small number of employment law teams that is highly recommended in The Legal 500. Our team of specialist employment lawyers acts for employers of all sizes in all sectors.

We’re equally happy offering a thorough review of a business's policies or drafting a one-off contract. Our rates are competitive and we’re often able to agree to a fixed fee in advance for drafting documents.

Charging information

Charges are usually based on our hourly rates plus administrative charges and disbursements. We’ll provide an initial estimate of your likely legal costs and will update this if your requirements or the circumstances of the work change.

The current range of hourly rates for members of the team is from £260 plus VAT to £510 plus VAT her hour.

We may also be able to offer fixed priced options for work such as drafting of contracts, policies and handbooks.

We would be pleased to discuss your requirements free of charge and tailor a costs proposal accordingly.

Get in touch

If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our employment law solicitors by telephone on +44 (0)20 3826 7512 or complete our enquiry form.

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