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At Frankland & Co. Solicitors (UK) LLP, our employment law support is delivered with traditional professionalism: careful judgement, thorough documentation, and clear communication. We understand the practical realities of the workplace—where decisions must be lawful, proportionate, and properly recorded.

Whether you are an employer managing risk and process, or an employee seeking clarity on your rights and options, we provide structured guidance designed to reduce uncertainty and progress matters efficiently.

Who We Support

We advise employers, directors, and HR teams on employment processes, documentation, and risk management, as well as employees and senior individuals on contracts, workplace issues, and resolution options. Support is available through our London and Manchester offices, with remote consultations offered where appropriate.

When to Seek Advice

Clients typically seek our advice when they need employment contracts reviewed or drafted, when disciplinary or grievance processes have commenced and risk management is essential, or when workplace issues are escalating and require structured next steps. We also assist with redundancy, restructuring, or role change considerations, provide clarity on settlement agreements before signing, and offer clear guidance on employment obligations, documentation requirements, and proper process.

What We Advise On

Our employment law services

Comprehensive Employment Law Support

We assist with both preventative advice to avoid disputes and dispute-related matters to resolve issues properly. For employers, our services include drafting employment contracts, handbooks, and workplace policies, managing disciplinary and grievance procedures, conducting workplace investigations, planning redundancies and consultations, handling performance and capability matters, preparing settlement agreements, advising on restrictive covenants and confidentiality provisions, and responding to employment-related complaints and formal correspondence. For employees, we review employment contracts and key clauses, advise on workplace grievances and process concerns, support clients facing disciplinary or performance management issues, provide guidance on redundancy and consultation matters, offer settlement agreement advice and negotiation support, address allegations of discrimination or unfair treatment where applicable, and protect your position in workplace disputes and exit arrangements.

Our Disciplined Three-Stage Approach

Employment matters are often best handled early, calmly, and with structure. We take a disciplined approach from start to finish, beginning with assessment and risk mapping where we review the facts, documents, and current stage of the matter, identifying deadlines, risk points, and practical objectives. You can expect a clear summary of your position with realistic options, identification of key risks relating to process, timing, documentation, and communications, and practical recommendations on immediate next steps. In the strategy, documentation, and progression stage, we help you move the matter forward properly by drafting letters, advising on procedure, supporting negotiation where appropriate, and ensuring all documentation is consistent and clear. This includes careful drafting with disciplined document control, practical guidance on communications and process, and support aimed at resolving matters efficiently where possible.

Resolution and Structured Closure

We bring matters to a proper conclusion—whether through a documented settlement agreement, an internal outcome, or a resolved exit arrangement—ensuring key terms and next steps are confirmed clearly. At this final stage, you can expect clear confirmation of the outcome and any continuing obligations, final documentation with practical guidance on implementation, and a structured close that leaves no uncertainty about what happens next. Our focus throughout is to achieve certainty, protect your interests, and ensure the matter is concluded professionally and completely.

Costs — Clear Information from the Outset

Our fees reflect the complexity, urgency, and volume of documents involved in your matter. Discrete tasks, such as reviewing a settlement agreement or drafting a focused letter, may be suitable for a fixed fee, while broader support is typically handled on a time basis due to evolving scope. We confirm the scope and fee basis clearly from the outset and keep you fully informed if requirements change materially.

Clear advice. Careful preparation. Practical workplace solutions.

Employment issues often involve sensitive decisions, tight timeframes, and reputational risk. We provide measured, practical advice for employers and employees—focused on clarity, disciplined case management, and sensible outcomes, whether the matter is preventative, ongoing, or in dispute.

Contact

  • 18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH, United Kingdom
  • info@franklanduk.com
  • +44 (203) 051 5564