Restructuring and Redundancy
Specialist employment solicitors in London and the South East advising employers on effective workforce change.
Expert legal support for employers navigating restructuring and redundancy.
Restructuring your workforce is a significant step. Whether it’s in response to shifting business priorities, cost pressures or future growth plans, the legal and reputational risks must be carefully managed. Handled badly, redundancy can trigger legal claims, damage morale and cause lasting harm to your business and reputation.
At Thomas Mansfield Solicitors, we help employers manage change lawfully, strategically and with confidence – delivering restructuring and redundancy outcomes that support your goals and protect your people.
Our team advises businesses across a range of sectors – including financial services, transport and logistics, and professional services. With offices in London and across the South East, we provide accessible, strategic advice to employers locally, nationally and internationally.
Strategic restructuring starts with sound legal advice
Workforce change is about more than numbers – it’s about people, process and compliance. Poor planning or gaps in procedure can lead to claims, low morale and damage to your employer brand.
We advise on:
- Business-wide restructuring and team realignment.
- Departmental or role-specific reorganisations.
- Site closures, relocations and business transfers.
- TUPE processes following mergers or acquisitions.
- Executive-level redundancies and reorganisation at board level.
From the earliest planning stages, we work with your HR and leadership teams to ensure your approach is clear, fair and legally defensible.
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Managing redundancy with confidence.
Redundancy may be necessary – but it must also be fair, objective and well documented. We guide employers through the process with practical legal support at every stage:
- Identifying genuine redundancy situations.
- Pooling and selection based on appropriate criteria.
- Managing both individual and collective consultation.
- Exploring alternatives such as redeployment or voluntary exits.
- Avoiding discrimination or unfair dismissal risks.
We also support businesses in meeting their obligations when proposing 20 or more redundancies – including statutory consultation requirements and notification to the Secretary of State.
The stakes for getting this right have increased: since April 2026, the maximum protective award for a failure to properly collectively consult has doubled, from 90 days’ to 180 days’ pay per affected employee, making early, compliant consultation more important than ever.
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Support for complex and high-risk change
Not all restructuring processes are straightforward. We frequently advise on complex scenarios involving:
- Trade union consultation and negotiation.
- Cross-border restructuring and UK subsidiaries.
- High-value or sensitive terminations at senior level.
- Integrating businesses post-acquisition.
We are trusted by in-house legal counsel, HR professionals and leadership teams for our responsiveness, discretion and commercial awareness.
Clear documentation and communication to support a smooth transition
Clear, consistent documentation underpins a lawful restructure. We prepare and advise on:
- Consultation letters and meeting scripts.
- Selection criteria matrices and scoring guides.
- Communications for employees, unions and stakeholders.
- Redundancy notices and settlement agreements.
- Updated contracts, policies and staff handbooks.
We also support internal engagement – helping leadership and HR teams manage the message and minimise disruption.
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Why employers choose Thomas Mansfield
- Restructuring and redundancy specialists – Our team has decades of experience advising employers on complex workforce changes, including business-wide restructures and high-stakes redundancy processes.
- Recognised and accredited – We’re recommended in The Legal 500 for our work with employers, Lexcel accredited for quality and client care, and members of the Employment Lawyers Association.
- Well-placed and accessible – With offices across London and the South East, we support employers locally, nationally and internationally.
- Trusted by employers of all sizes – From SMEs to global organisations with UK operations, our clients span a wide range of sectors including financial services, logistics and professional services.
- Commercially focused – Our advice is aligned with your business goals – from cost control to talent planning and risk management.
- Clear and strategic – We bring calm, practical solutions to high-pressure situations, with a focus on speed, sensitivity and compliance.
- Flexible and transparent – We offer fixed-fee scoping, project-based support and ongoing advice, so you stay in control of costs at every stage.
For a full overview of our services for employers, visit our employment law solicitors for employers page.
A straightforward process, from first contact to implementation
We take a proactive, collaborative approach to workforce change – helping you manage risk, plan effectively and move forward decisively.
- Get in touch – We start with a no-obligation call to understand your business, your people and your goals.
- We advise on structure and strategy – You’ll receive a tailored plan, with clear legal input on consultation duties, timelines and communications.
- You get expert support through change – From early planning to implementation, documentation and training, we help you manage each step with confidence.
Speak to our restructuring and redundancy lawyers today. We’ll help you protect your business, minimise risk and lead change the right way.
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.