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Clear Advice When You Need It Most

Workplace issues can be stressful, confusing and deeply personal. Whether you’re facing redundancy, negotiating a settlement agreement, dealing with discrimination or simply unsure about your employment rights, our team is here to help.

Our Employment Law team specialises in providing straightforward, expert employment law advice to individuals across Kent. We’ve supported employees at all levels—including senior directors—through complex and sensitive matters, always with discretion, clarity and care.

We regularly advise on:

We understand that employment issues often affect more than just your job—they impact your wellbeing, finances and future. That’s why we offer transparent pricing, responsive service and tailored advice that puts your best interests first.

Whether you work in education, finance, healthcare or any other sector, we’ll help you understand your options and take confident steps forward.

Settlement Agreements and Exit Negotiations: protecting your future

The terms on which you leave your employment can shape both your immediate financial wellbeing and your long-term career prospects. Whether you’re exiting voluntarily, facing redundancy, or resolving a workplace dispute, our experienced employment law team is here to help you secure the best possible outcome.

We’ve spent decades advising employees—including senior executives and directors—on settlement agreements and negotiated exits. We understand that every situation is unique, and we tailor our advice to meet your personal and professional goals.

Whether your priority is:

  • Securing a financial package that gives you peace of mind
  • Agreeing to reference or announcement wording that protects your reputation
  • Resolving issues linked to shareholdings, share options or directorships

We’ll guide you through the process with clarity, discretion and confidence.

We often work closely with our Corporate Law colleagues to ensure that advice on complex matters—such as equity arrangements or board-level responsibilities—is comprehensive and commercially sound.

Our support includes:

  • Reviewing and negotiating settlement agreements
  • Advising on protected and without prejudice conversations
  • Ensuring your legal rights are upheld and your interests protected
  • Providing clear, jargon-free guidance at every stage

We know that employment exits can be stressful. That’s why we offer responsive service, transparent pricing, and practical advice that puts you in control.

Restrictive Covenant Advice: protect your career moves with confidence

Whether you’re considering leaving your current role or you’ve received a letter accusing you of breaching post-employment restrictions, getting expert legal support early is absolutely essential for your peace of mind.

Restrictive covenants—such as non-compete, non-solicitation or confidentiality clauses—can significantly impact your next career step. But the truth is, many of these restrictions are drafted so broadly that they may not be legally enforceable. That’s why understanding whether a clause is genuinely enforceable could mean the difference between pursuing the opportunity you’ve been waiting for—or holding back unnecessarily.

Equally, when a restriction is likely to be enforceable, it’s vital to proceed with caution to avoid potential litigation or reputational harm.

Our experienced, empathetic employment lawyers will:

  • Assess your contract and post-termination obligations in plain English
  • Advise whether your restrictions are enforceable and what that means for you
  • Respond to legal threats or warning letters on your behalf
  • Help you move forward strategically, without jeopardising your next move

We also work with our Corporate Law team on matters involving shareholdings, directorships, and equity arrangements—so you get complete, joined-up advice tailored to your career and commercial interests.

Employment Tribunal Claims: expert legal support for employees

If you’re considering making a claim to an Employment Tribunal, timing and precision are everything. With strict deadlines and procedural rules in place, it’s vital to ensure your case is properly prepared and presented—so it doesn’t fall at the first hurdle due to a technicality or incomplete pleadings.

Our experienced employment law team provides clear, strategic advice to help you navigate the tribunal process with confidence. We’ve supported individuals across Kent and beyond through complex claims, always with realism, empathy and expert guidance, providing:

  • Decades of tribunal litigation experience
  • Realistic advice tailored to your goals
  • Supportive, jargon-free communication

Strong track record in complex and high-value claims

How We Support You

We manage your claim from start to finish—ensuring it’s carefully assessed, professionally drafted, and robustly represented. We’ll always be honest with you about:

  • The strengths and risks of your case
  • The strategies available to you
  • The costs involved, providing transparent pricing and flexible fee structures, including fixed-fee options where possible
  • Whether your legal expenses insurance can be used to cover our support

If your case proceeds to a hearing, we’ll ensure you’re fully supported. We work closely with leading barristers’ chambers in Kent and London, securing expert advocacy and representation to give your case the best possible chance of success.

Types of Employment Tribunal Claims we Handle

We regularly advise and represent clients in claims, including:

  • Unfair dismissal
  • Wrongful dismissal
  • Discrimination (age, race, sex, disability, religion)
  • Harassment and victimisation
  • Whistleblowing
  • Equal pay disputes
  • Breach of contract
  • Unlawful deduction of wages

We’re also experienced in multi-party claims, cases involving substantial documentation, and those requiring detailed evidence and witness preparation.

Workplace Disputes: clear, strategic legal support for employees

Workplace challenges can arise unexpectedly and affect your wellbeing, career and confidence. Whether you’re facing a capability or disciplinary hearing, experiencing discrimination or unfair treatment, or considering raising a formal grievance, our employment law team is here to support you.

With decades of employment law experience, we provide clear, jargon-free legal advice tailored to your circumstances—helping you understand your rights, explore your options, and take action with clarity and confidence.

We understand the wider implications that workplace disputes can have—on your professional reputation, regulatory standing, and future opportunities—and our responsive and supportive experts will help you navigate them with care and precision.

How We Help

We advise individuals across Kent and beyond on a wide range of workplace disputes, including:

  • Disability and health-related issues
  • Pregnancy and maternity concerns
  • Whistleblowing and victimisation
  • Pay disputes and contract breaches
  • Grievances and internal investigations

Whether your goal is to resolve matters amicably and remain in your role, or to enforce your rights and seek redress, we’ll tailor our approach to meet your objectives.

Our Fees: Please click here for a breakdown of our employment fees

For expert employment law legal advice, book a consultation today.

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