Employment Law Solicitors
Expert employment law solicitors on hand to help protect you, your business and your employees.
Your local experts in employment law
Hiring and managing staff is a vital part of running any successful organisation – but it often comes with challenges, and it is crucial to get things right before issues escalate.
At Mayo Wynne Baxter, our employment law solicitors have many years of experience supporting a variety of organisations, from small businesses to large corporations. This means we understand the unique pressures employers face, and we are committed to providing straightforward, practical legal advice you can rely on.
Employment law is one of the most complex and fast-evolving areas of law. Fortunately, our dedicated team of employment specialists are here to make it as simple as possible. Whatever the size of your organisation, we can help you stay compliant, avoid unnecessary risk, and feel confident in your next step.
From early advice to full representation in Employment Tribunal cases, our friendly, approachable solicitors can guide you every step of the way with clarity and care. We understand that employment law matters can be urgent, and pride ourselves on our speed of response.
We can also help keep you up to date – our regular employment law updates ensure that you are aware of changes in case law and legislation that affect you and your staff.
Our employment law team works closely with businesses across the South East. From contracts to workplace disputes, our Brighton solicitors, Crawley solicitors, and Chichester solicitors deliver practical advice to keep your business compliant and protected.
Nicola Brown
Partner & Head of Employment
How our expert team can help you
Advice on HR and People issues
We work closely with business owners, HR professionals, and managers to help address people-related issues quickly and confidently. From handling disciplinary matters and sickness absence to large-scale TUPE transfers, our team is on hand to provide tailored, straightforward guidance grounded in real workplace experience.
Defending Employment Tribunal claims
From the moment a claim is issued, we can help manage the entire process – often handling advocacy ourselves for consistency and efficiency. We focus on the best interests of your business and can explore settlement options where appropriate, to resolve disputes with minimal disruption to your business.
Restructuring and Redundancy
We provide practical advice on planning and implementing workforce changes and reorganisations – helping you manage risk, comply with your legal obligations, and communicate effectively during what can be a sensitive process.
Employee Exits
Parting company with employees requires careful handling. We provide clear, strategic advice and explore early resolution options such as Settlement Agreements to help you avoid costly and time-consuming disputes. We work to secure favourable outcomes that protect your interests – saving you time, money, and stress while allowing you to move forward with confidence.
Contracts, Handbooks and Policies
We can work with you to draft and review contracts of employment, service agreements, policies and staff handbooks to ensure that you have clear documentation which is up to date, protects your organisation and reduces the risk of disputes. If you are changing terms and conditions and/or employee benefits we can guide you through what can be a complex process.
Investigations, Hearings and Appeals
Many employers find dealing with these is one of the most difficult parts of employing staff. They need sensitive handling, and it can sometimes be difficult for your staff to stay objective and keep emotions out of the process. Our team has vast experience in advising on these matters and can also potentially help by assisting with or conducting parts of the process for you.
Training services
We deliver tailored training for managers, HR teams, and business leaders on key areas of employment law, from handling grievances and disciplinaries to managing redundancies, dismissals, and workplace policies. Our sessions are practical, engaging, and focused on real-world scenarios, giving your team the confidence to apply the law correctly and reduce risk in day-to-day decision-making.
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Why choose Mayo Wynne Baxter
Our specialist employment law solicitors can provide you with expert advice and support to help you navigate any challenges you might be having with your employer.
- Specialist Knowledge: Our team has expertise on all aspects of employment law
- Bespoke advice: We offer expert advice and support for your particular situation
- Transparent costs: We provide clear fee arrangements and keep you up to date on cost
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Our specialist team are here to help you and guide you through the legal process. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service from outstanding people.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team, please fill out the enquiry form. We will aim to reply to your query within 4 business hours.
Need to speak to someone sooner?
Call us: 0800 84 94 101
What to Expect When You Contact Our Employment Law Team
Once you have completed the contact form or called us, our client service team will call you back, to ask a few questions including your preferred method of contact. This information is then passed directly to the solicitor who will be working for you. Once you are happy to proceed we will gather all the relevant information and your file will be opened so we can start work.
A member of the Client Service Team will keep in contact with you on a regular basis throughout your matter, to make sure you and they are satisfied with the progress of your matter. There is no additional charge to you for their involvement.
We are here to assist you and ensure everything proceeds as smoothly as possible. You will have direct contact details for the client service team, who you can contact at any point during your matter.
Our aim is to make the process as easy and uncomplicated as possible for you.