Best People Development Solicitors in Devon

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    Showing 1–20 of 99 firms Ranked by client reviews

    This area covers how a workplace grows and supports its staff—training, progression, coaching, and opportunities to develop skills within the job. A solicitor in this field drafts and reviews development policies, apprenticeship and training schemes, and performance-management processes; advises on discrimination or disadvantage in access to development opportunities; and helps implement talent programs while ensuring compliance with employment law and equality duties. It shapes how people advance without risking legal problems for the employer.

    1

    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,614 Reviews

    669 People Development reviews

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (370)Employment Law (251)Redundancy (87)

    Tim Edgeley Your solicitor Tim Edgeley Partner in Employment Law
    “Poole Alcock are professional, friendly and with the ideal blend of technical knowledge and pragmatism to get the job done right, first time!”
    A client review matching your search · about Jamie Riseley
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    2

    Tozers LLP

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    4.9 4,971 Reviews

    70 People Development reviews

    Reviewed for Employment Law (48)Settlement Agreements (15)Employment Contracts (4)

    Martin Laver Leads the People Development team Martin Laver Partner and Solicitor 4.9 from 4 client reviews
    Stephen JenningsJo ParryMai MbyeJessica Whittick Works with Stephen Jennings and 3 more
    “My experience with towers was that excellent! Jo helped me all the way and answered any questions I had! Look forward to working again in the future!”
    A client review matching your search · about Jo Parry
    • friendly staff
    • clear communication
    • professional service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawChildren LawClinical Negligence
    3

    Wollens

    4.8 2,308 Reviews

    60 People Development reviews

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (26)Employment Law (14)Redundancy (13)

    Free initial advice
    4

    Coodes Solicitors

    4.8 974 Reviews

    60 People Development reviews

    Reviewed for Employment Law (31)Settlement Agreements (31)Redundancy (9)

    5

    Wolferstans

    4.9 2,540 Reviews

    109 People Development reviews

    Reviewed for Employment Law (52)Settlement Agreements (34)Redundancy (11)

    6

    Richard Nelson LLP

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    4.9 1,395 Reviews

    360 People Development reviews

    Reviewed for Professional Discipline (234)Employment Law (69)Settlement Agreements (33)

    Steve Roberts Leads the People Development team Steve Roberts Partner 4.9 from 56 client reviews
    Jayne HarrisonCraig HollingdrakeAndrew ScottCraig Maher Works with Jayne Harrison and 4 more
    “I am very glad I was oriented by Marie Dancer regarding the legal aspects of obtaining registration and license with the GMC. She was very professional and dedicated. I strongly recommend that doctors intending to practise in the UK to seek for her advice.”
    A client review matching your search · about Marie Dawn Dancer
    • knowledgeable staff
    • clear communication
    • very responsive
    • Speaks
    • Criminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedImmigration and Asylum
    Free initial advice
    7

    Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP

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    4.9 2,008 Reviews

    5 People Development reviews

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (3)

    What People Development clients highlight

    • Excellent service
    • Friendly staff
    • Prompt responses
    • Clear communication

    4.9 from 2,008 client reviews

    “Quick communication, measured advice and I felt confident in adhering to Naomis suggestions. Naomi was confident of a successful outcome from the outset and this was reassuring and ultimately she was successful in my case. I would recommend Naomi personally and due to my positive experience I will also be using Slee and Blackwell for other services. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Naomi Ireson
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law SocietyChambers UK Leading Firm 2026
    Free initial advice
    8

    Ronald Fletcher Baker Llp

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    4.9 1,370 Reviews

    23 People Development reviews

    Reviewed for Employment Law (9)Settlement Agreements (6)Redundancy (3)

    Billy Smith Leads the People Development team Billy Smith Partner 5.0 from 9 client reviews
    Rebecca RobertsRudi RamdarshanMichael Michaeloudis Works with Rebecca Roberts and 2 more
    “Michael was extremely effective in gaining a satisfactory reference for me from my previous employers.”
    A client review matching your search · about Michael Michaeloudis
    • Excellent communication
    • Very responsive
    • Highly professional
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    10

    Bright Solicitors

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    4.9 887 Reviews

    10 People Development reviews

    Reviewed for Employment Law (6)Settlement Agreements (3)

    Katrina Smiles Leads the People Development team Katrina Smiles Partner & CEO 5.0 from 5 client reviews
    Ethan Cochrane Works with Ethan Cochrane
    “Always there with both Legal and practical assistance, without an overly complicated delivery of said advice !”
    A client review matching your search · about Katrina Smiles
    • Excellent communication
    • Prompt responses
    • Professional service
    • Speaks
    • The Law SocietyConveyancing Quality SchemeLeading Firm Legal 500 UK 2025Lexcel - Practice Management Standard
    Free initial advice
    11

    Risdons Solicitors

    4.8 1,897 Reviews

    3 People Development reviews

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (3)

    12

    Berensens LLP

    4.9 270 Reviews

    1 People Development review

    13

    CWC Solicitors

    4.9 492 Reviews

    4 People Development reviews

    Reviewed for Employment Law (3)

    14

    Biscoes Legal Services Limited

    4.7 1,586 Reviews

    22 People Development reviews

    Reviewed for Employment Law (8)Employment Contracts (4)Redundancy (4)

    17

    Nash & Co Solicitors LLP

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    5.0 912 Reviews

    50 People Development reviews

    Reviewed for Employment Law (43)Settlement Agreements (4)

    Karen Bussell Leads the People Development team Karen Bussell Partner 5.0 from 30 client reviews
    Ian GrimshawLouis BrownRoslyn DaweKayleigh Arthurs Works with Ian Grimshaw and 3 more
    “We have worked with Ian & Rachel within the Employment Team for a number of years. They are always on hand to help with any employment queries we may have, and the advice they provide excellent. The advice on complex HR queries is always clear and easy to relay to our clients. I would highly recommend Nash & Co to anyone looking for legal advice - the service is fantastic!”
    A client review matching your search · about Ian Grimshaw
    • highly recommended
    • professional service
    • excellent communication
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeChildren LawThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    19

    Kitson Boyce LLP

    4.7 563 Reviews

    11 People Development reviews

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (4)Employment Law (3)

    20

    Cartridges Law LLP

    5.0 327 Reviews

    4 People Development reviews

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