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Whether you are thinking about restructuring your business to make your operations more stream-lined, or you are a new business preparing to take on employees for the first time, we will provide you with commercially minded solutions that protect your business from costly claims.
Our advice is straightforward and practical – a combination of expert, clear advice, delivered through exceptional levels of client care.
With its constantly evolving legislation and case-law, employment law is always changing. Not surprisingly, businesses can find it impossible to keep up to date with all the changes whilst at the same time trying to run a profitable enterprise. This can lead to businesses facing unexpected claims, which can be expensive and time-consuming, and which can cause reputational damage.
At Harrowells, our employment team will support you and your business, working with you to find practical, workable and cost-effective solutions to whatever problems you face.
Advised on employment aspects of the sale of a medical software development group.
We advised on employment aspects of a £30m+ sale of a medical software development group. Our advice encompassed drafting and negotiating directors’ service agreements including complex bonus clauses, a Managing Director’s service agreement which included a tie-in clause, and wider work to ensure the rights and interests of the employees were protected.
Provided TUPE advice and related due diligence to the buyer within a corporate deal
Working alongside our corporate team acting for a buyer, we provided TUPE advice to our client. We conducted a thorough review of the company’s employment related documents, contracts, policies and procedures which helped identify any potential liabilities, compliance issues, or risks associated with the workforce. We ensured that the transaction complied with TUPE legislation such as those related to employee rights and termination procedures.
Advised a niche biotechnology business on warranties
We advised a niche biotechnology business on warranties as part of wider due diligence work associated with a Share Purchase Agreement.
Advised buyers of a multi-site holiday park operator on warranties as part of corporate deal
We advised the buyers of a multi-site holiday park operator on warranties as part of wider due diligence work associated with a Share Purchase Agreement.
Provided advice on redundancy and settlement agreements to a niche research business
We provided a niche research business with redundancy advice as part of plans to dissolve the company. However, at a late stage, a buyer was found for part of the business and we advised on settlement agreements and other employment aspects in liaison with our corporate team who acted on the sale.
Advised a specialist mid-sized courier business on TUPE compliance
We advised a specialist mid-sized courier business which had lost a key contract with a major client, We advised our client in relation to moving existing employees across to the incoming service provider; this included TUPE compliance, their obligations to the employees and the settlement agreement which the employees were offered.
Our team has a proven track record of acting for employers of all sizes, ranging from owner-managed businesses to PLCs.
Our specialist solicitors provide commercially focused advice across a full range of issues, from drafting letters, employment contracts, staff handbooks and HR policies, through to guiding employers through disciplinary and grievance procedures, and defending clients against employment tribunal claims. Find out more about how we can help you across a range of situations:
We offer transparent and flexible payment options to suit the needs of your business, and can offer most of our services at a fixed fee.
In addition to our usual services, we also offer our business clients our Employment Law Advice Package, Harrowells Assist. For a monthly fee (determined by the number of employees you have), we will be on-hand whenever you need us (during our office hours), and we can advise you on the best possible course of action before you take it – avoiding costly mistakes and giving you the reassurance of knowing that expert advice is just a phone call away. As part of this service, we also conduct a full audit of your employment contracts, HR policies and procedures and redraft any documentation where appropriate. And, if you don’t have any such contracts or policies, we will draft them for you to ensure that your business is protected and you are legally compliant.
Whilst many of our clients are based within our Yorkshire heartland, many are not. We have a reputation for delivering highly responsive and pragmatic advice, whatever your location.
If you are based more locally, you can meet with our employment lawyers at any of our local offices in York and across Yorkshire, so simply contact your nearest Harrowells office in York, St Saviourgate, Clifton Moor, Easingwold, Haxby, Pocklington, Malton, and Thirsk.
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