Best Severance Issues Solicitors in County Durham

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    Severance issues cover payments and terms when an employee’s job ends, including redundancy, severance pay, notice pay, garden leave and compromise agreements. A solicitor in this area helps prepare, review or negotiate a settlement, ensure any payments meet legal minimums, check for overlapping rights such as notice and accrued holidays, and advise on avoiding or resolving disputes with employers. They also assess the fairness of dismissal processes and any protections under employment law when a role ends.

    1

    Richard Reed Ltd

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    4.8 752 Reviews

    100 Severance Issues reviews

    Reviewed for Employment Law (41)Settlement Agreements (39)Redundancy (13)

    Kat Moody Your solicitor Kat Moody Associate Solicitor 5.0 from 1 client review
    “The experience with Kat in dealing with my redundancy settlement was professional, very helpful, compassionate, and this was based on the fact she had a firm understanding of the process from initiation to conclusion. I would definitely recommend Kat and the partnership she represents.”
    A client review matching your search · about Kat Moody
    • professional service
    • friendly staff
    • fast responses
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawChildren LawThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    2

    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,614 Reviews

    669 Severance Issues reviews

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

    Tim Edgeley Your solicitor Tim Edgeley Partner in Employment Law
    “Due to unexpected circumstances I found myself having to conclude the contract agreement for my enhanced voluntary redundancy in the space of only two days, and initially struggled to find solicitors who were able to help me and understood the urgency. Anna Kuckova, the solicitor Poole Alcock found for me, was extraordinarily helpful and efficient - she saw me in an online meeting the next day, and the agreement went through satisfactorily on the following day. Anna was helpful and clear in her explanations, and negotiated helpfully to ensure that an important missing clause was placed in the agreement,”
    A client review matching your search
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    3

    Pepperells Ltd

    4.8 3,851 Reviews

    130 Severance Issues reviews

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (80)Employment Law (31)Redundancy (21)

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    Ison Harrison Limited

    4.7 4,228 Reviews

    122 Severance Issues reviews

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (55)Employment Law (38)Redundancy (24)

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    Sweeney Miller LLP

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    4.9 1,467 Reviews

    12 Severance Issues reviews

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

    Paul Lott Your solicitor Paul Lott Senior Associate, Head of Employment Law
    “Great meeting, helped me understand anything i was unsure about and answered any questions i had regarding the settlement. Never once felt rushed for time.”
    A client review matching your search · about Paul Lott
    • Excellent communication
    • Professional service
    • Prompt responses
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law SocietyLexcel - Practice Management Standard
    Free initial advice
    6

    Hewitts

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    4.8 1,076 Reviews

    73 Severance Issues reviews

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (32)Employment Law (19)Redundancy (9)

    Rachel Evetts Leads the Severance Issues team Rachel Evetts Head of People
    Ben GreenKim NielsenRebecca EversonAnna Sowerby Works with Ben Green and 3 more
    “Ben was calm and professional and very efficient. Explained the contract i was signing in layman's terms. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Ben Green
    • Efficient service
    • Clear communication
    • Friendly staff
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawChildren LawThe Law Society
    7

    EMG Solicitors

    4.8 1,286 Reviews

    23 Severance Issues reviews

    Reviewed for Employment Law (11)Settlement Agreements (10)Employment Contracts (3)

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    BHP Law

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    4.8 481 Reviews

    27 Severance Issues reviews

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (12)Employment Law (10)Redundancy (4)

    Anthony Willis Your solicitor Anthony Willis Senior Associate - Employment Law 5.0 from 27 client reviews
    “Being the first time I've needed a solicitor I wasn't sure what to expect, and I couldn't be happier. Anthony was informative and helpful throughout our dealings, took the time to explain everything at a level I would understand. Reasonable in every regard and got the matter resolved quickly. Could not recommend a solicitor more. I hope I won't need a solicitor again but if I do, I know who I'll be calling.”
    A client review matching your search · about Anthony Willis
    • Very professional
    • Efficient service
    • Clear communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeWills and Inheritance Quality SchemeCyber Essentials CertifiedMental Capacity
    Free initial advice
    9

    Milners

    4.9 518 Reviews

    19 Severance Issues reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (9)Redundancy (4)Employment Contracts (3)

    11

    Irwin Mitchell LLP

    4.7 13,777 Reviews

    10 Severance Issues reviews

    Reviewed for Employment Law (3)Tribunal Claims (3)

    12

    Swinburne Maddison LLP

    5.0 162 Reviews

    52 Severance Issues reviews

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (19)Employment Law (14)Employment Contracts (7)

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    Hay & Kilner LLP

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    4.8 328 Reviews

    10 Severance Issues reviews

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

    Sarah Hall Leads the Severance Issues team Sarah Hall Partner 5.0 from 4 client reviews
    Sarah Furness Works with Sarah Furness
    “Inna was extremely friendly which put me at ease instantly. She explained every section of my contract so I could easily understand. From start to finish, Inna was incredibly professional and was extremely efficient, I was very happy with Inna’s excellent service. I would highly recommend Inna.”
    A client review matching your search · about Inna Ratsebarska
    • Professional and friendly
    • Efficient and prompt
    • Clear communication
    • Speaks
    Free initial advice
    16

    Meikles Solicitors LLP

    4.5 116 Reviews

    9 Severance Issues reviews

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

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    How many Severance Issues solicitors are there in County Durham?

    We have ranked 62 law firms for Severance Issues in County Durham, listed in order on this page.

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