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Employment solicitor London

Employment law for employers and employees

At Ace Counsel, we advise London employers on contracts and workplace process, and help employees assess redundancy, unfair dismissal and other claims. The first steps can shape what follows.

Act early.

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Contracts and workplace policies

Employment contracts and HR policies

We draft and review employment contracts, staff handbooks, disciplinary procedures and grievance policies. Clear wording gives managers and staff a shared reference.

We can also assess whether an arrangement is employment, worker status or self-employment. Getting the status right matters.

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Redundancy and dismissal

Redundancy, settlements and dismissal

We check redundancy consultation, notice and proposed payments, then explain what to raise with your employer. The details and dates matter.

Employees can ask us to review a settlement agreement and explain the terms before signing. We also assess unfair dismissal claims and identify relevant tribunal deadlines at the first meeting.

Time limits can be short.

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Workplace disputes

Discrimination, harassment and whistleblowing

We help employees assess discrimination and harassment concerns, identify relevant evidence and understand the options available. Whistleblowing advice can cover protected disclosures and alleged detriment.

For employers, we advise on handling internal complaints and workplace investigations. Keep the process clear.

If you're still employed, we can discuss your concerns discreetly and explain how information you share will be handled.

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Transfers and TUPE

TUPE and business transfers

A business sale or service contract change can trigger TUPE duties for the outgoing and incoming parties. We advise on due diligence, employee information and how transfer issues may affect redundancy consultation.

Plan the people issues alongside the transaction.

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Support for employers

Practical help for London employers

Owner-managed businesses without an HR team can get ongoing employment advice, a review of procedures before a disciplinary or redundancy process begins, and manager briefings on difficult conversations and record keeping. Set the process before it starts.

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Discuss your employment matter

Tell us what happened, when it happened and whether ACAS is involved. Include any consultation or tribunal dates you already know.

Deadlines may be close. Call us if you need to raise an urgent date.

Phone: +44 7700 078234

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