Employment Law for Employers

Our Expertise: Strategic Employment Law for Employers

As a solicitor-led team acting exclusively for employers, we deliver strategic, commercially-focused employment law solutions that go far beyond generic HR advice. Every service is tailored to your business, ensuring robust legal protection and practical, actionable guidance.

Employment Contracts & Policies

We create, review, and update bespoke employment contracts, director service agreements, and workplace policies - always tailored to your business and fully compliant with the latest legislation. Our solicitor-led approach ensures your contracts and policies are not only legally sound but also strategically designed to protect your commercial interests. Unlike mass HR providers, we do not rely on templates or generic advice.

Disciplinary, Grievance & Dismissal Procedures

Handling employee issues correctly is critical to protecting your business. We provide strategic, solicitor-led guidance on disciplinary and grievance procedures, helping you manage misconduct, performance, and disputes with confidence. Our advice is always tailored to your circumstances, never scripted or one-size-fits-all,  and designed to minimise risk and disruption.

Redundancies, Restructuring & TUPE

Workforce changes require careful planning and expert execution. We support employers through redundancies, business reorganisations, and TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings) matters, providing proactive, commercially aware advice at every stage. Our solicitors ensure compliance, manage risk, and help you achieve your business objectives, never leaving you to navigate complex processes alone.

Employment Tribunal Representation

If your business faces an employment tribunal claim, you will be represented by a dedicated solicitor who knows your business - not a call centre or helpline. We defend employers against claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and breach of contract, working for the best commercial outcome through negotiation, mediation, or robust litigation.

Discrimination & Equality

We help employers foster fair, inclusive workplaces and defend against discrimination claims. Our solicitor-led advice covers all aspects of employment discrimination law, including age, sex, race, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We support you with policy development, workplace investigations, and robust defence strategies which are always aligned with your business values.

Business Protection & Restrictive Covenants

Protecting your business from unfair competition, poaching, and misuse of confidential information is essential. We draft and enforce restrictive covenants: including non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements, providing strategic, enforceable solutions that safeguard your commercial interests.

Employee Handbooks & Workplace Policies

A well-crafted employee handbook is a cornerstone of effective people management. We develop and maintain bespoke, legally compliant handbooks that reflect your unique culture, risk profile, and business needs, rather than off-the-shelf templates. Our documentation covers everything from disciplinary procedures to flexible working and social media policies.

Settlement Agreements & Employee Exits

When negotiating employee exits or resolving disputes, we provide solicitor-led advice and draft settlement agreements that protect your business and ensure a smooth, risk-managed transition. Our focus is always on achieving a fair, commercially sensible outcome for your organisation.

Why Employers Choose Us

• Strategic, Not Generic – Every solution is tailored to your business and risk profile
• Full Legal Protection – Advice from qualified solicitors who get to know you and your business, not call centres
• Proactive Risk Management – We help you prevent disputes before they escalate
• Employment Tribunal Representation – consistent representation throughout a dispute 

Why Choose Dean Wilson LLP over national HR providers?

Unlike mass HR advice lines, we do not offer generic templates or call centre scripts. We provide tailored legal advice from qualified solicitors who have got to know your business and your strategic priorities  - advice that stands up in court, protects your brand and reduces risk.

Dean Wilson LLP:  bespoke legal solutions, strategic risk management, full tribunal representation.

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Key Workplace Guides and Resources

We provide a range of downloadable guides to help businesses navigate employment law challenges. Some of the topics covered include:

• What Happens When Employees Leave: Step-by-step advice on how to protect your business interests in the event that employees leave. Read more here.
• Settlement Agreements: What settlement agreements are, how they work, and key considerations for employers when negotiating them. Read more here.
• Flexible and Hybrid Working Policies: Legal considerations for remote working, hybrid working agreements, and ensuring workplace inclusivity. Read more here.
• Social Media and Employee Conduct: How to manage workplace social media use, protect your business reputation, and enforce disciplinary policies. Read more here.

See below for access to our full list of downloadable guides and factsheets on employment law for your business.