Most employers view the complexities of employment law as an impediment to what they want to achieve in business. Although employment law is a vital part of our armoury when advising, our approach is to work with clients to establish exactly what they are looking for and find the solution which fits them best. Generally the solution which fits the client will require a commercial approach and careful direction from us but it also tends to be simple and direct.

When drawing up employment contracts and policies we also aim for simplicity and directness because it is important for both an employer and its employees to understand the basis of their relationship as most disputes result from a failure to confront an issue before it becomes a problem. It is for this reason that clients can outsource many of their HR issues, including training, to us where they do not have a dedicated HR function. The right action at the right time invariably saves costs for employers in the long term.

When acting for individuals we adopt the same approach. Individuals can be focussed on what they believe their rights to be rather than working out what they really want. When contacting employers on their behalf or advising individuals how to do so in person, our aim is to encourage an employer to confront any problems and resolve them, and where necessary, pay appropriate compensation. This allows us to effectively negotiate exit packages and compromise agreements.