Regional and foreign employers seek after Blake Morgan LLP, with the team being lauded for established experience in the technology segment, covering a broad scope of work, including employment tribunal proceedings, director exits, and advice on TUPE. Exemplifying the firm’s comprehensive offering, practice head Rajiv Joshi’s repertoire extends to expertise in defence of unfair dismissal claims as well as advice on senior-level departures and termination payments. Joshi is well-supported by Madeleine Mould, who is a key contact for clients from the education segment with an offering that ranges from HR advice to representation in contentious proceedings.

Boyes Turner is equipped to support clients with redundancy programmes, TUPE, and high level exits, with the team offering a track record in mandates with cross-border elements. Noteworthy is the team’s established experience in the hospitality and technology sectors, as well as its capabilities in the field of HR advice. Leading the department, Andrew Whiteaker is a port of call for the firm’s international clients, with his portfolio extending to advice on collective pay negotiations, industrial actions, and internal investigations related to discrimination accusations. Instructions from the leisure and hospitality sector frequently fall within Helen Goss‘ remit, while Claire Taylor-Evans‘ practice extends to senior executive terminations.

CMS operates across the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with the team’s areas of expertise encompassing High Court litigation, employment aspects of M&A deals, and outsourcing arrangements. Heading the firm’s Thames Valley office, Gary Henderson‘s varied workload includes advice on employment contracts, corporate reorganisations, and benefit arrangements. Anita Wisby frequently assists with the removal of senior executives, employment-aspects of business transfers, and disciplinary procedures. Rachel Zani is well versed in representing clients in litigation proceedings, with a noteworthy focus on unfair dismissal and discrimination topics.

Doyle Clayton is recommended for advising employees on equal pay, unfair dismissal, and unlawful deduction of wages claims, as well as representing clients such as professional service firms, start-ups, and family-owned businesses in litigation brought by employees. Practice head Kate Kapp is well regarded for conducting independent workplace investigations for employers regarding topics such as whistleblowing and sexual discrimination at senior level. Adam Murdoch, whose experience extends to the enforcement of restrictive covenants and advice on employee hires and terminations, and Mike Hibberd, who excels at the intersection of employment and data privacy law, were both promoted to partner in January 2025. Paul Hayward is another name to note.

A boutique firm specialised in employment law, Draper Lang LLP‘s recent workload includes advice on injunction matters, Employment Appeal Tribunal litigation, redundancies, and TUPE. The practice is headed by ‘superb employment lawyer’ David Blomfield, whose varied portfolio encompasses a focus on the financial sector as well as expertise in reorganisations. Emma Griffiths is a key contact for instructions related to unfair dismissal and whistleblowing.

Covering the full spectrum of national and international employment law, Lewis Silkin is well regarded for expertise in advice on employee management, including auditing compliance and internal investigations. The team offers a high level of experience in the media and entertainment, financial services, technology, and sport sectors, and is led by Jonathan Carr, an expert in employment aspects of M&A deals and senior executive dismissals. Carolyn Soakell has a specialism in equality matters, while James Storke‘s focus areas encompass restructurings, TUPE, and global mobility matters. Russell Brimelow is lauded for his experience in cross-border employment advice.

Shoosmiths LLP demonstrates strength in advice on employment aspects of M&A deals, TUPE, and other transactions, with a particular focus on the mobility, living, financial services, technology, and energy and infrastructure segments. The team’s further areas of expertise include post-termination restrictions, employee data and tax, as well as mandates that require close collaboration with experts from departments such as corporate, regulatory, or competition. Advice on transfer of undertakings, equality and discrimination law, and senior executive exits frequently fall under the remit of practice head Jonathan Naylor. Michelle Morgan handles employee issues related to acquisition, disposal, and investment transactions. Kevin McCavish left the firm in August 2024.

Blandy & Blandy LLP‘s wide-ranging practice includes experience in advising both employers and employees, with the team offering in-depth knowledge of areas such as redundancies, settlement agreements, unfair dismissal claims, and whistleblowing cases. Practice head Sue Dowling specialises in employment litigation related to unlawful discrimination, with a niche specialism in mental impairment disability matters. Tim Clark covers advice on reorganisations, service agreements, and bonus arrangements, while Andrea Corr‘s caseload extends to supporting clients with disciplinary issues and business immigration.

Well versed in handling matters with cross-border elements, Clarkslegal LLP excels in employment litigation, advice on restructurings and HR matters. Supporting senior executives with topics such as exit negotiations and discrimination is another focus of the team, which is led by Helen Beech, a key contact for change programmes, industrial relations matters, and settlement packages. Monica Atwal‘s specialisms include immigration matters, and mandates related to sex discrimination and equal pay. Michael Sippitt is lauded for his wealth of experience in industrial disputes. Katie Glendinning joined the team in November 2024 from Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP.

Covering the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, ESP Solicitors offers established experience in the healthcare, retail, defence, and education sectors, and frequently represents clients in employment tribunals, with strong capabilities in handling discrimination and whistleblowing claims. The team is jointly steered by Nathan Millard, a key contact for employers from the health and education segments, and Lisa Harris, whose multi-faceted workload extends to Employment Tribunal and High Court Proceedings as well as TUPE transfers and reorganisations.

Field Seymour Parkes LLP‘s client roster includes national and international employers from industries such as technology, logistics, and automotive, as well as senior executives. In contentious matters, the team frequently collaborates with the firm’s dedicated dispute resolution expert, while also being well equipped to support M&A deals with employment expertise. The group is headed by Katie Burley, who is recommended for discrimination-related employment tribunal proceedings. Ian Machray‘s recent workload includes advice on redundancy issues.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is well known for a strong presence in the education sector, while also offering a wealth of experience in the life sciences, charities, technology, and housing sectors. The team handles a busy workload, which extends to advice on restrictive covenants with cross-border elements, TUPE transactions, and tribunal proceedings. Daff Richardson, who handles the full gamut of individual and collective employment law, leads the practice alongside Eugene Wojciechowski, a key contact for employment tribunal hearings related to discrimination and whistleblowing claims. Gemma Woodhouse advises on contentious and non-contentious matters, with focus areas such as senior executive exits. Katie Glendinning left the team in November 2024.

Broadfield Law UK LLP covers a broad sector spectrum, including energy, technology, automotive, and healthcare. The team works seamlessly with experts from the litigation, insolvency and corporate teams, providing clients with a comprehensive offering that extends to advice on disciplinary matters and employment aspects of cross-border business sales. Caroline Yarrow heads the team from London, while Laura Binnie‘s varied portfolio encompasses expertise in disability discrimination claims and the negotiation of termination of employment.

Crossland Employment Solicitors‘s varied client base includes startups, insurance brokers, charities, housing associates, and international corporates, with the team demonstrating proficiency in areas such as tribunal work, the enforcement of restrictive covenants, boardroom disputes, and TUPE transfers. The team is led by Barry Ross, an expert in discrimination, unfair dismissal, and breach of contract matters. Former practice head Beverley Sunderland remains a consultant to the firm.

SE-Solicitors has well-rounded experience in handling tribunal claims, and frequently receives instructions from both individuals and corporates for advice on topics such as employment contracts and discrimination claims. A standout feature of the firm is its dedication to specific industries: Co-head Caroline Shaw, who also heads the firm’s dispute resolution department, focuses on advising employers from the security, distribution, manufacturing, and education sectors, while co-head Philomena Price covers the food and drink, transport, leisure, and hospitality industries.

Clifton Ingram LLP Solicitors provides expert advice on pregnancy and disability discrimination claims, TUPE, and equal pay disputes as part of a busy workload. The team is led by Alison Gair, whose expertise in both employment and intellectual property law benefits clients from the technology and media sectors.

Gardner Leader LLP‘s area of expertise includes disciplinary procedures, settlement agreements, and tribunal claims, with the team also being equipped to handle advice on redundancies, TUPE, and employment aspects of business sale transactions. Vicky Schollar heads the team and operates comfortably across the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

At gunnercooke LLP, Rebecca Ireland‘s varied practice extends to advice on TUPE, employment aspects of corporate deals, grievance investigations, and employment tribunal claims. The team’s client roster includes senior executives and corporates from a range of sectors, including housing, healthcare, and charity.

Julian Taylors Solicitors‘ key services include advice on HR issues such as disciplinary, grievance, and whistleblowing matters, as well as the representation of clients in disputes related to discrimination. The team is also well versed in employee immigration and is headed by Julian Taylor, a port of call for senior executives.