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Expert employment law advice on disciplinary and grievance procedures

Effective procedures are crucial when managing serious employee disciplinary and grievance issues – from misconduct and underperformance to complaints about unfair treatment, bullying or discrimination.

Our dedicated team of employment law solicitors advises employers on implementing robust, pre-emptive policies and resolving the most challenging disputes. Our focus is on delivering fair, legally compliant outcomes while protecting reputations and commercial interests.

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Who we can help

Our solicitors support HR teams, business leaders and in-house counsel managing complex issues, including:

  • Allegations of gross misconduct, insubordination or breach of duty
  • Complaints involving senior leadership
  • Workplace investigations into allegations of whistleblowing, bullying, victimisation and discrimination
  • Grievances raised in response to performance management, redundancy or restructuring
  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures and compliance with ACAS Codes of Practice

We understand how carefully employers must handle disciplinary issues and grievances, especially when senior employees are involved or reputational and legal risks are high.

How we can help with disciplinary and grievance issues

Our employment solicitors can advise on everything from drafting robust policies to managing the risks of contentious or high-profile cases.

We work closely with HR and leadership teams to ensure disciplinary and grievance procedures are followed correctly – not only to meet legal requirements, but to protect the integrity of decision-making.

Whether you’re initiating a disciplinary process or responding to an individual or group grievance, we provide:

  • Advice on handling complex or sensitive allegations
  • Support with investigations, hearings and appeals
  • Drafting and reviewing outcome letters and communications
  • Strategic guidance on settlement agreements and terminating employment
  • Representation in claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination, bullying, harassment or constructive dismissal
  • By law, all employers should have a grievance policy in place that must be followed when employee complaints arise. We can work with your business to ensure that every step of the grievance process is documented, and your investigation is handled correctly.

Why choose Clarke Willmott’s employment law specialists

  • Specialist expertise in complex issues – Including high-risk disputes, sensitive investigations and senior-level exits.
  • Commercial and results-focused – Our advice is aligned with your commercial objectives, tailored to your interests and grounded in the real-world risks your business is facing.
  • Partner-led, cost-effective service – Every matter is overseen by a senior partner and delivered using the right level of expertise to ensure the highest quality advice and value.
  • Wide-ranging sector knowledge – As a law firm we have extensive experience in agriculture, finance, healthcare, education, retail and professional sport.
  • Straightforward and pragmatic approach – no jargon, just straightforward, practical advice that helps you take confident action.

Recognition for our solicitors

‘Excellent response times and advice is always concise, clear and commercially focused. The team offers a broad range of skillsets and all employment queries are answered well.’

Legal 500 2026

“The breadth of experience within the team means that there is rarely a matter that hasn’t been experienced.”

Chambers 2026

‘I’m always able to speak with someone from the team when I need to. They take the time to understand the situation and provide excellent advice that is not only legally compliant but also assesses the commercial risk.’

Legal 500 2026

“They grasped the issues immediately and were able to explain them to me.”

Chambers 2026

FAQs on employment issues

Speak to our employment law team

For constructive support and actionable advice on disciplinary and grievance issues, call 0800 652 8025 now or complete the form below to arrange a free, no obligation consultation.

Our employment law team advises employers across the UK and internationally from our offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton.

 

Meet our employment team

With seven offices throughout England and Wales, Clarke Willmott is a national law firm with a local presence. Learn more about our wider team of legal professionals and how they can support you.

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