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We help employers and employees get what they’re looking for: peace of mind, security, and the ability to move on to the next phase.

If you’re in business, we won’t need to remind you: whatever else it’s about, your organisation is about people. And people have more rights than ever, and they expect certain standards. If you’re an individual coming to us for help, you’ll recognise that just as keenly.

Our service covers everything from forming strategy and drafting documents to representing you in an Employment Tribunal. Some of the best work we do lies in between those stages: essentially, being here to guide you through a labyrinth of laws and difficult decisions, being extremely responsive and taking the stress from you as we go.

Testimonials

“I would just like to say you certainly came up trumps. It was a pleasure working with you and I cannot thank you enough for guiding me. If ever you need to learn a forward roll you know where to come…”

Former National Coach | British Gymnastics team

“Thank you very much, John. I highly appreciated your great support and it’s a pleasure working with you! Thanks a lot!”

VP Global Human Resources | Sony DADC

“You have been invaluable in this process and I thank you very much for being such a strong support.”

PR Executive

“Thank you so much for all your support. You were more than a legal adviser in the process… you were so human and I felt really reassured throughout. I feel blessed that I met you!”

Senior HR Manager

“I’ve worked with John for many years on many projects. John’s skill and knowledge in Employment law outweighs anyone’s I have ever worked with. One of John’s greatest attributes is his calm and professional manner. A total gentleman.”

Senior HR Business Partner | Ocado Group

“I’d like to truly thank you for your ultimate professionalism, level of knowledge and expertise throughout this entire process. I was determined to fight this until the end, and working with you I had the confidence to continue that fight.”

Sales Executive | represented in relation to race discrimination claim.

“We view John as an extension to our leadership team…”

UK Country Manager | Prodware UK

“John negotiated a complex settlement on my behalf. His advice was crystal clear and his ability to balance legal and commercial considerations invaluable. His calm and personable approach really took the stress out of the situation for me. I can’t think of anyone I’d rather have in my corner…”

Senior Tech Professional

“Huge thanks to you for being so utterly selfless in helping me through what was a nightmare. You’ve honestly been my personal hero during this. Thank you Marria for all of your help and indispensable expertise.”

Security Professional | represented in respect of a whistleblowing complaint

“Thank you so much for all of your help, I really appreciate it.”

Executive Assistant | represented in relation to a Settlement Agreement

“Thank you so much for all of your work on my case.  It’s been a real pleasure working with you.  Thank you for your support, and for making this situation much smoother and easier for me.”

Senior Marketing Executive | represented in relation to a Settlement Agreement

Work we do includes:

  • Day-to-day HR support

  • All aspect of employee relations

  • Advice on consultants

  • Drafting contracts, policies, procedures and handbooks

  • Advising on restrictive covenants and team moves

  • Redundancies and restructures

  • Discrimination and whistleblowing

  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures

  • Employment litigation

  • TUPE

  • Settlement agreements

 

KEY CONTACTS

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John Skelly
John Skelly

Partner | Employment

Marri Saleemi
Marri Saleemi

Consultant Solicitor | Employment

Emma Collins
Emma Collins

Consultant Solicitor | Employment

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