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Employment Lawyers in London
Looking for Employment Lawyers to help your London business through an employee issue? You might think a law firm is your only option, but with hourly fees of around £200 per hour, it can quickly become expensive.
WorkNest’s unique Employment Law & HR support gives you the highly-qualified advice and personal feel of a traditional law firm, with the added reassurance of fixed fees.
- Cost certainty: Get all the advice and guidance you need, without watching the clock or worrying about unexpected bills.
- Unlimited use: Call us with quick and easy day-to-day queries, complicated situations and everything in between – it’s all covered in the cost.
- Named advisers: Get professional support from a small team of dedicated employment lawyers, guaranteeing consistent, relevant advice.
- More than just good advice: Our comprehensive service includes simple-to-use HR software, hands-on help with your contracts and handbooks, and other value-added extras.
And because our prices are fixed throughout the country, employers in London, where employment lawyers are typically more expensive, can be confident they’re getting great value for money.
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Who we are | Employment lawyers in London
Legal support from local experts
From big-name brands to small independent businesses, WorkNest provides high-quality, fixed-fee support to 35,000 organisations nationwide.
Our commercially-minded approach, dedicated advisers and fixed fees make us the smart choice for London employers looking for legal expertise around workforce issues.
We assign each of our clients their own small team of named Employment Lawyers, giving you access to pragmatic, solutions-focused and jargon-free advice from real experts that genuinely understand your business and how you operate.
That way, we’re better placed to help you achieve your preferred outcome quickly and compliantly, and ultimately protect your organisation from costly legal mistakes.
Whether you’re part of London’s booming tourism industry, run an accounting firm, or operate a manufacturing facility, our Legal-500-recognised team offer the perfect blend of local knowledge and legal expertise, making us well placed to guide you through any employment challenge.
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Meet the team
Our people are the most important part of our service.
From our highly-qualified advisory teams that deliver dedicated support to our clients, to our back-office teams that ensure a smooth service, we’re exceptionally proud of the team we have.
Who you’ll be working with
Angela Carter
Director of Legal Services
Toyah Marshall
Head of Team
Toyah Marshall
Principal Employment Law Adviser
What we can help with
COVID-19
Being Employment Law Compliant
If you often find that you’re not sure of the best course of action when faced with difficult employee dilemmas, or you’re conscious that your policies and procedures might not comply with best practice, WorkNest can reduce your risk of claims through dedicated, expert support.
Absenteeism
Bogged down in low-level absence or facing a particularly tricky situation? Our experts can help you deal with bogus absences, long-standing conditions that may be disability-related, and everything in between.
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Disciplinary
Whether you feel completely out of your depth or just want the reassurance of a second opinion, we’ll find out what you want to do, help you explore options and risks, and work with you to manage misconduct quickly, effectively and in line with the law.
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Employment Tribunals
Worried about the rising threat of employee claims? We help organisations proactively reduce their exposure through pragmatic advice, with the reassurance of expert Litigation support should a claim arise.
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Grievance
From setting up a grievance procedure to holding a hearing and managing appeals, we’re here to walk you through the process so that you can resolve issues quickly, compliantly and with minimal disruption to your organisation.
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Performance Management
Managing performance can be a large undertaking for time-poor managers. If you don’t have the time or expertise, our Employment Law and HR specialists can help with everything from process advice to policies and frameworks.
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COVID-19
Managing COVID-19
Furlough, self-isolating staff, refusals to work and even redundancy – coronavirus (COVID-19) has created numerous employment obstacles. Our free-to-use Coronavirus Advice Hub contains hundreds of resources to help you tackle these issues head on.
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Redundancies
Whether you’re looking at single redundancies or collective consultation, navigate the process as painlessly as possible and limit the potential for claims with our end-to-end redundancy support.
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Upskilling Managers
Keen to upskill in essential HR topics and legal compliance? Looking for ongoing support in the form of a responsive helpline? We offer a range of solutions designed to help managers carry out their role confidently and effectively.
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95% Client satisfaction rate
97% Client retention rate
Why choose us?
Experts in Employment Law & HR
At WorkNest, we’re known for our bespoke service and the quality of our support. Not only is our expertise unmatched, but we take the time to know you so that we can function as a true extension of your team.
- Your own small team of dedicated experts
- Commercial, pragmatic advice tailored to you
- Bespoke contracts, policies and handbooks
- Trusted by over 40,000 organisations
- Recognised as a leading firm by The Legal 500
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