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Practical employment legal advice for business and senior professionals

Whether you’re navigating day-to-day issues or a high-stakes employment dispute, our experienced employment law solicitors provide clear, strategic advice carefully tailored to your needs. We advise employers and senior executives across the country, combining technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver practical outcomes.

We’re known for the quality of our partner-led service, wide-ranging sector experience and cost-effective delivery. From restructuring and redundancy to employment contract reviews, workplace disputes and board-level exits, we can help you make confident, compliant decisions at every stage of the employment relationship.

Who our employment solicitors can help

  • Owner-managed businesses and SMEs
  • PLCs and global employers with employees in the UK
  • Regulated sectors such as financial services
  • Charities
  • Senior professionals – including board members, founders, partners, directors and consultants

As a law firm, Clarke Willmott has specialist expertise in the following sectors:

Why choose our employment law specialists

  • Senior input and oversight throughout – We believe in the value and expertise our most senior solicitors bring. Your work will be overseen throughout by a partner working closely with our wider team of employment solicitors.
  • Results-focused solutions – We get to know you and the business so we can provide bespoke, effective legal advice to support you in achieving your objectives.
  • Down-to-earth, tailored advice – We clearly explain what needs to be done to achieve your desired outcome in a way that makes commercial sense.
  • High-quality, cost-effective service – Our extensive resources allow us to allocate the most appropriately qualified advisers to your matter, ensuring every project receives the right level of advice in the most cost-effective way.

Recognition for our employment solicitors

‘The partners we have worked with genuinely place themselves in our shoes when considering our needs and offer the advice and guidance we need rather than what we would like. They work tirelessly in building and maintaining a strong bond of trust which we truly appreciate.’

– The Legal 500, 2025

All team members from Clarke Willmott have great experience and we have received great advice.

– Chambers UK, 2025

Clarke Willmott is able to discuss and plan for complex issues, working together with us for the best outcome.

– Chambers UK, 2025

‘The service I get from Clarke Willmott is 10/10. They are quick to respond and very clear in their advice.’

The Legal 500, 2025

Clarke Willmott is excellent and handles some very complex and at times upsetting situations in a kind, caring and professional manner.

– Chambers UK, 2025

‘Expert knowledge in all areas of law, experience, accessibility and timeliness in terms of responses.’

– The Legal 500, 2025

Clarke Willmott always provides excellent service, from all members of the employment law team.

– Chambers UK, 2025

‘Clarke Willmott really stands out from previous firms I have used in the past with regards to their responsiveness which has been invaluable to me in some time-bound critical HR and employment law-related matters.’

The Legal 500, 2025

Speak to our employment law solicitors

For expert advice on employment law, call 0800 652 8025 now or complete the form below to discuss your needs with one of our specialist solicitors. This initial consultation is free and you’re under no obligation to do more.

Our employment law team supports businesses and senior executives across the UK and internationally from our offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton.

Your key contacts

Marc Long

Head of Employment and HR Team/COFA

Southampton and London
Marc Long is the Head of Clarke Willmott’s Employment and HR team specialising in TUPE and outsourcing.
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Louise Rogers

Partner

Manchester
Louise is a Partner in Clarke Willmott’s Manchester Employment team and provides employers/HR professionals and senior executives with strategic advice and support in relation to all aspects of employment law.
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