Workplace issues can be stressful, uncertain, and often deeply personal. Whether you are dealing with challenging treatment, an unexpected dismissal, or uncertainty about your rights.
Our Employment team can help you navigate the process with confidence providing you with clear guidance, strong representation, and unwavering support throughout the process.
How can we help?
How our Employment team can help you?
We offer tailored advice across the full spectrum of employment issues. Whether you need robust representation at the employment tribunal, employment appeal tribunal, or High Court, or you are seeking a swift and fair settlement, our team will work closely with you to achieve the best possible outcome.
Our team advises on every aspect of employment law, including:
Claims and representation
- Unfair dismissal
- Constructive dismissal
- Discrimination, harassment and victimisation
- Whistleblowing protection
- Breach of contract claims
- Representation at the employment tribunal, employment appeal tribunal and High Court.
Workplace problems and processes
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Performance management issues
- Bullying, harassment or toxic work environments
- Pay disputes, unpaid wages and holiday pay.
Changes at work
- Redundancy and consultation rights
- TUPE / business transfers
- Flexible working applications
- Changes to contract terms.
Agreements and negotiations
- Settlement agreements
- Negotiating exit packages
- Drafting/reviewing employment contracts
- Restrictive covenants and post‑termination restrictions.
Additional support
- Initial rights assessments
- Strategy advice before you take action
- Support for ongoing workplace discussions
- Immigration and employment
- Clear cost information from the outset.
Our Employment team
Our Employment law team is dedicated to offering practical and compassionate guidance to a wide range of individuals facing work-related issues, whether contentious or non-contentious. We provide personalised, cost-effective advice aimed at ensuring your peace of mind.
The team is led by Emma-Louise Hewitt, who is recognised as a leading partner in the Legal 500 directory. The team is described as an “outstanding employment law team that are always open and transparent, providing sound advice and support”.
Whatever challenge you are facing, we will help you understand your rights and options from the outset. Our advice is always clear, jargon‑free, and focused on what really matters, protecting your interests.
What makes us different
We pride ourselves on delivering a service that truly supports employees at some of the most challenging moments in their working lives.
- You deal directly with specialist employment solicitors – Your matter won’t be passed around a call centre. You will have direct access to experienced employment solicitors who know exactly how to protect your position.
- We focus on early, practical solutions – Where possible, we aim to resolve issues swiftly, avoiding unnecessary conflict and cost.
- We prepare thoroughly and fight hard when needed – If formal action is required, we bring detailed preparation, legal expertise and strategic advocacy to every stage of your case.
- We support you personally as well as legally – Employment disputes often affect confidence, wellbeing and financial stability. We respond quickly, listen carefully and keep you fully updated so you never feel left in the dark.
- We work on your terms – We tailor our approach to your goals, whether you want to stay in your role, negotiate a dignified exit, or pursue a full legal claim.
Testimonials
“Emma-Louise Hewitt is head of Employment Law at Sydney Mitchell. She has a wealth of knowledge and is very passionate about what she does”. Client
“Excellent service and very knowledgeable in this field”. Client
“Personal touch and human approach. Couldn’t recommend enough.” Client
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