Employment Law Solicitors for Employers
Specialist employment law solicitors in London and the South East, trusted by UK businesses and global employers with UK teams.
Protecting your business, managing risk and supporting your people.
Running a business brings daily challenges. Managing people adds another layer of complexity – particularly when disputes arise, difficult decisions need to be made, or the law changes and you’re expected to keep pace. That’s where experienced employment law solicitors can make all the difference – offering practical solutions and a clear way forward.
You may be navigating a sensitive grievance, defending a tribunal claim, or managing performance concerns or sickness absence. Perhaps you’re restructuring or exiting a senior executive. Whatever the issue, the legal and reputational risks can be significant – especially if matters aren’t handled carefully.
Handled well, these moments become opportunities to strengthen culture, improve leadership and drive better outcomes.
At Thomas Mansfield Solicitors, our specialist employment law solicitors for employers work across all sectors – from growing SMEs to large corporates and international operations – providing practical legal advice that reduces risk and supports performance, culture and commercial goals.
Call our employment law team on 020 4579 5997 or
How we support employers.
- Employment tribunals
Defending claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract. We assess risk early, manage proceedings and protect your business and brand.
- Disciplinary and grievance
Advice on fair, consistent handling of disciplinary and grievance issues to reduce legal risk and maintain team confidence.
- Workplace investigations
Impartial investigations into allegations of bullying, harassment or whistleblowing – handled with care and credibility.
- Performance and absence management
Support with capability and sickness absence issues to help you act lawfully while managing performance.
- Equality and discrimination
Advice and training to help you meet Equality Act obligations and promote an inclusive workplace.
- TUPE
Guidance on TUPE transfers during business sales, outsourcing and acquisitions to help you manage change effectively.
- Restructuring and redundancy
Legal support through individual and collective redundancy processes, site closures and organisational change – helping you preserve compliance, trust, morale and business continuity.
- Contracts and policies
Our employment law solicitors draft and review contracts, handbooks and policies to support consistency and compliance.
- Business immigration
Support with Skilled Worker visas, sponsor licences and right to work checks to help you attract and retain talent.
- Confidentiality and restrictive covenants
Advice to protect your business when key employees leave – from sensitive data to client relationships.
- Directors and senior executives
Support with board-level issues including appointments, exits and shareholder disputes – delivered with discretion.
- HR consultancy and training
Practical guidance and training to help managers handle employment matters with confidence and consistency.
Specialist advisers.
We have particular experience supporting employers in highly regulated industries, including financial services and transport and logistics. These industries bring a unique set of challenges, from complex workforce structures and strict compliance obligations to reputational risk and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Our employment law solicitors understand the pressures at play and deliver practical, sector-specific advice that aligns with commercial priorities and internal governance.
Whether you’re managing a workplace dispute, updating employment contracts or preparing for a restructure, our specialist employment law solicitors will work closely with you to support confident, legally sound decisions that protect your business and promote good employee relations.
Sector specialists
Trusted advisers in employment law.
When employment issues arise, you need more than legal advice – you need employment law solicitors who understand your business, your pressures and your people. That’s what we deliver.
Experts in employment law. Our employment law solicitors specialise exclusively in employment law, speak regularly at industry events and deliver training nationwide. With decades of experience and a strong track record in tribunals, restructures and senior exits, we’re trusted by HR teams, directors and in-house counsel.
Sector specialists. We support employers in complex and highly regulated industries, including financial services and transport and logistics.
Practical, commercial advice. Our advice is strategic, focused and aligned with your goals – whether that’s managing risk, resolving disputes or protecting your brand.
Responsive and direct. You’ll have direct access to experienced lawyers who move quickly, communicate clearly and stay focused on what matters to your business.
Supporting global employers. Our employment law solicitors advise international businesses on UK employment law, helping overseas HR and legal teams navigate local rules, manage cross-border issues and stay compliant.
Trusted and recognised. Ranked in The Legal 500, Lexcel accredited and active members of networks, including the Employment Lawyers Association and London Chamber of Commerce.
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Getting started with us is simple.
Whether you need one-off advice or ongoing support, working with us is straightforward and flexible.
- Initial conversation – We start with a free, no-obligation call to understand your needs and explore how we can help.
- Tailored proposal – You’ll receive clear advice from an employment law solicitor, on the next steps, timescales and costs – with no hidden fees or surprises.
- Flexible support – Choose the approach that suits you best, from project-based advice and retained HR consultancy to ad hoc legal input.
We’re approachable, responsive and easy to work with – whether you’re based in London, the South East or overseas. Our London City office is ideally placed for businesses in the capital, and we support clients nationally and internationally.
Speak to an employment law solicitor.
Contact us today for a clear assessment of your legal position and strategic advice tailored to your organisation and objectives.
Call our employment law team on 020 8681 8140 or
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Please note we do not offer legal aid or no win no fee agreements.