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Expert, ongoing legal support on procedures and managing complex issues

In today’s dynamic employment landscape, employers face an array of legal challenges – from navigating complex HR issues to ensuring compliance with ever-evolving legislation. Our retained employment law services offer employers consistent, proactive legal support, providing peace of mind and allowing in-house resources to focus more on core operations.

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Who our employment law services can help

Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of your organisation, ensuring alignment with your business objectives, workforce and culture.

We partner with a wide range of employers with workforces of varying sizes and dynamics. Our employment solicitors work closely with:

  • HR professionals and in-house legal counsel – Seeking expert legal guidance to complement internal teams.
  • Business owners and directors – Requiring strategic and practical advice on employment matters to mitigate risks.
  • SMEs and large corporations – Needing comprehensive support to manage employee relations effectively.

How our retained legal services can help

Our fixed fee employment law services offer employers certainty, peace of mind and eliminates unexpected legal costs. Our smart and cost-effective solutions provide:

  • Unlimited access to legal advice – Direct communication with our experienced team via phone and email.
  • Proactive risk management – Timely advice on potential issues before they escalate into disputes.
  • Policy and document compliance reviews – Regular audits and updates of employment contracts, handbooks and HR policies to ensure compliance.
  • Support with HR processes – Expert legal guidance on disciplinary actions, grievances, redundancies and performance management.
  • Legal updates – Timely information on changes in employment law affecting your business.
  • Training and development – Webinars and in person events to help develop your in-house team.

Why choose our employment law services?

  • Partner-led service – Our employment law services are overseen by a senior partner ensuring experienced judgment and a steady hand throughout.
  • Sector-specific expertise – Our large employment team brings significant experience across many different industries so we can understand the nuances and unique concerns of your sector.
  • Pragmatic, results-driven approach – We always focus on securing the best outcome with minimal disruption – from pre-emptive procedures to swift negotiation, mediation and formal legal action.
  • Clear, straightforward and timely advice – We are responsive and will always advise you the best way forward in terms you can understand and act on.
  • Joined-up support across disciplines – as a full-service law firm, we work closely with our colleagues in commercial litigation, data protection, and reputation management among others to provide you with a seamless legal service.

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 our retained employment law services

Speak to our specialist solicitors for employers

For ongoing legal advice and support your business can count on, call 0800 652 8025 now or complete the form below to arrange an initial consultation. This consultation is free and there’s no obligation to go further.

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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