Employment

Strategic Employment Law Advice for UK Businesses and International Clients

Expert Employment Solicitors Helping Employers and Employees Across All Workplace Matters

At Seddons GSC our Employment team provides clear, commercially focused legal advice to businesses, employers, directors and employees dealing with workplace legal issues. Whether you need support with contracts, disciplinary processes, redundancy programmes, discrimination claims or employment disputes, our specialist employment lawyers offer practical advice tailored to your specific situation.

We combine deep legal knowledge with commercial insight to help clients manage risk, protect their reputation and maintain productive workplace relationships. Our team acts for UK and international clients across a wide range of sectors, delivering employment law solutions that align with your business goals.

Services Include:

We advise on executive employment terms, service agreements, restrictive covenants and exit arrangements for senior leaders and directors.

When disputes cannot be resolved informally, we provide strong representation in the Employment Tribunal and support clients through hearings, evidence gathering and advocacy.

We prepare and negotiate settlement agreements, ensuring terms are legally sound and protect your interests in exits, disputes and restructures.

We guide employers and employees through disciplinary and grievance procedures, ensuring processes are fair, compliant and documented effectively.

We assist with discrimination and harassment issues including equal pay claims, offering strategic advice to protect your organisation and support fair workplace practices.

We advise on redundancy programmes, organisational restructures and TUPE transfers to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and reduce risk of claims.

We draft, review and update employment contracts, handbooks and workplace policies to ensure they reflect current law, mitigate risk and support effective people management.

Meet the Employment Team

Our Employment team consists of experienced solicitors and workplace law specialists who combine legal expertise with real -world understanding of UK employment practice. We work collaboratively with clients to develop strategies that minimise risk and support fair, compliant workplace management.
Partner & Co-Head of Employment
Partner & Co-Head of Employment

Why Choose Seddons GSC for Employment Law?

We understand the complexities of UK employment law and the importance of fair, compliant workplace practices. Whether you are resolving disputes, updating policies, or advising on senior executive matters, our team delivers solutions that protect your organisation and support effective people management.

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FAQs

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What is employment law?

Employment law governs the relationship between employers and employees, including contracts, workplace rights, discrimination, dismissal and tribunal processes.

Why do I need a solicitor for employment issues?

Specialist solicitors help interpret complex legislation, draft compliant documentation,
manage disputes and represent you in tribunals, reducing risk and protecting your interests.

Can you help with unfair dismissal claims?

Yes. We advise on unfair dismissal issues and represent clients in tribunal claims where disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation.

What is a settlement agreement?

A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract that allows an employee and employer to agree terms on which employment ends, often including compensation and confidentiality terms.

Do you advise employees as well as employers?

Yes. We act for both employers and employees, providing tailored advice depending on your role, rights and objectives.

How long does an employment dispute take?

Timescales vary depending on the complexity, whether the matter is resolved through negotiation, ADR or tribunal proceedings. We provide clear guidance based on the specifics of your case.

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