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Employment law services

Our employment solicitors provide employers with practical, commercial and cost-effective advice. We are an adaptable, solutions-focused team with a proven track record in delivering flexible and innovative solutions. Our specialists can help you with all employment issues, from providing guidance on day-to-day workforce queries, to advising on restructuring and outsourcing projects and employment tribunal claims.

We go beyond reactive employment law. We recognise that your people are a key asset and will help you achieve your workforce aspirations, whilst ensuring you comply with your employment law obligations. We will provide the right legal advice to help you best protect your business.

Our employment law clients

We work with owner-managed businesses, SMEs, charities, large listed companies and other organisations across a wide range of sectors, including international businesses with employees in the UK. We have particular sector expertise in agriculture, education, social housing, renewable energy, retail and manufacturing, professional sport and healthcare.

How our employment law solicitors can support you:

What our clients say about us

‘The partners we have worked with genuinely place themselves in our shoes when considering our needs and offer the advice and guidance we need rather than what we would like. They work tirelessly in building and maintaining a strong bond of trust which we truly appreciate.’

– The Legal 500, 2025

All team members from Clarke Willmott have great experience and we have received great advice.

– Chambers UK, 2025

Clarke Willmott is able to discuss and plan for complex issues, working together with us for the best outcome.

– Chambers UK, 2025

‘The service I get from Clarke Willmott is 10/10. They are quick to respond and very clear in their advice.’

The Legal 500, 2025

Clarke Willmott is excellent and handles some very complex and at times upsetting situations in a kind, caring and professional manner.

– Chambers UK, 2025

‘Expert knowledge in all areas of law, experience, accessibility and timeliness in terms of responses.’

– The Legal 500, 2025

Clarke Willmott always provides excellent service, from all members of the employment law team.

– Chambers UK, 2025

‘Clarke Willmott really stands out from previous firms I have used in the past with regards to their responsiveness which has been invaluable to me in some time-bound critical HR and employment law-related matters.’

The Legal 500, 2025

Why choose Clarke Willmott for employment law advice?

  • Results-focused solutions: we’ll get to know your business so we can provide you with a bespoke, effective service to support you in achieving your objectives.
  • Down-to-earth advice in plain English: we’ll explain clearly what you need to do, and tell you the best, most commercial way to do it.
  • Tailored advice to help you achieve your staff related goals and objectives.
  • Specialist knowledge and understanding across a broad range of industry sectors.
  • Strong technical expertise combined with commercial acumen.
  • Our approach is and has always been partner-led. We believe in the value and expertise senior individuals can bring to our clients’ needs. Your work will be overseen at all stages by one of our partners working closely with a wider team of solicitors.
  • Cost effective advice: we have a large team and will allocate work to the right level of qualified advisor for each matter, ensuring your projects are serviced in the most cost-effective way.

Contact our employment solicitors

If you would like to learn more about how we can support your business, please contact a member of our Employment team below or call 0800 652 8025.

Clarke Willmott has offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton. We provide employment law and HR advice to businesses in the UK and internationally.

Your key contacts

Marc Long

Head of Employment and HR Team/COFA

Southampton and London
Marc Long is the Head of Clarke Willmott’s Employment and HR team specialising in TUPE and outsourcing.
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Louise Rogers

Partner

Manchester
Louise is a Partner in Clarke Willmott’s Manchester Employment team and provides employers/HR professionals and senior executives with strategic advice and support in relation to all aspects of employment law.
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Meet our wider employment law and HR team

With seven offices throughout England and Wales, Clarke Willmott is a national law firm with a local presence. Click to learn more about our wider team of legal professionals and how they can support you.

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