Best Employment Solicitors in Derbyshire

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    Showing 1–20 of 139 firms Ranked by client reviews

    Employment work in England covers an individual's relationship with an employer: contracts, pay and holiday, working time and the National Minimum Wage, disciplinary and dismissal disputes, redundancy and family‑leave rights, discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 and status issues including TUPE. An employment solicitor drafts and negotiates contracts and handbooks, prepares and reviews settlement agreements, advises on disciplinary and redundancy processes, gathers payroll and personnel records, and represents clients at ACAS early conciliation and Employment Tribunal hearings. These matters are governed by the Employment Rights Act 1996, Equality Act 2010 and Working Time Regulations.

    1

    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,613 Reviews

    669 Employment reviews 266 satisfied clients this year

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

    Scott Harding Leads the Employment team Scott Harding Deputy Managing Partner 5.0 from 3 client reviews
    Jamie RiseleyTim EdgeleyDaniel BrooksCharles Smalley Works with Jamie Riseley and 4 more

    Above average for expertise this year

    “I just wanted to write to you to say thank you for the fantastic service that you and your team have provided so far with HR Assist. I think the product is fantastic and couldn't be without it. In addition, i expected it to be expensive but it really is not. I didn't think that Owl Projects needed a service like HR Assist, until I had cause to call you for advice on an employment law matter. It was that conversation that triggered my interest in taking up HR Assist and I am so glad we did! I didn't realise how exposed we were to having a claim made against us. I now have peace of mind knowing that all of our HR needs are taken care of and that all of our contracts, handbooks, documents and processes are kept up to date by specialist solicitors. I would heavily recommend Poole Alcock and HR Assist to any business. It’s scary how quickly the law changes and things become out of date. I didn't understand how massive the area of HR is. I don’t have to worry about that anymore.”
    A client review matching your search · about Scott Harding
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    2

    Sills & Betteridge LLP

    4.8 5,948 Reviews

    101 Employment reviews 46 top marks for expertise this year

    Reviewed for Employment Law (34)Settlement Agreements (32)Redundancy (14)

    3

    Rothera Bray Solicitors

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    4.9 1,519 Reviews

    139 Employment reviews 23 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Employment Law (98)Settlement Agreements (42)Redundancy (16)

    Natalie Abbott Leads the Employment team Natalie Abbott Partner and Head of Employment 5.0 from 14 client reviews
    Lauren KilbrideGeorge Cokkinos Works with Lauren Kilbride and 1 more

    Above average for communication this year

    “Natalie helped me close out an employment contract in a respectful and effective manner. I would have no hesitation recommending the Rotheras employment team.”
    A client review matching your search · about Natalie Abbott
    • Excellent service
    • Great communication
    • Professional team
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeChildren LawThe Law SocietyCyber Essentials Certified
    4

    Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

    4.8 863 Reviews

    65 Employment reviews 41 top marks for expertise this year

    Reviewed for Employment Law (28)Settlement Agreements (28)Redundancy (17)

    5

    Slater Heelis

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    4.9 2,048 Reviews

    133 Employment reviews 31 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Employment Law (43)Settlement Agreements (29)Redundancy (18)

    Debbie Coyne Leads the Employment team Debbie Coyne Partner 5.0 from 8 client reviews
    Sylviane KokouendoHelen FranklandAndrew MiddletonShazia Ashraf Works with Sylviane Kokouendo and 3 more

    Above average for recommendations this year

    “My solicitor, Simon, was empathetic, supportive and proactive from the very first phone call. I called Slater Heelis as they are local to me and had a good reputation. Simon made sure that the correct specialists were consulted in a timely manner, he gave me realistic expectations regarding time frames, and regularly checked in to see how progress was being made. I felt confident in Simon as he made sure he was happy with the credentials of any specialist that I had to use and would work between the different people to coordinate everything. I felt in safe hands! Due to the technical language/procedures often used, Simon would always call me up following an email to check my understanding and offer some guidance. I would definitely recommend SH and Simon.”
    A client review matching your search · about Simon Adamson
    • Professional service
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law Society
    6

    Fishers Solicitors

    4.8 627 Reviews

    36 Employment reviews 19 top marks for expertise this year

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (27)Employment Law (7)Redundancy (5)

    7

    Banner Jones Solicitors

    4.8 1,545 Reviews

    53 Employment reviews 12 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (22)Employment Law (18)Redundancy (7)

    8

    Bradshaw Trees Law Limited

    5.0 174 Reviews

    172 Employment reviews 42 top marks for expertise this year

    Reviewed for Employment Law (105)Settlement Agreements (62)Redundancy (40)

    9

    Bhayani Law Limited

    5.0 309 Reviews

    196 Employment reviews 38 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Employment Law (129)Settlement Agreements (46)Redundancy (12)

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    Nelsons Solicitors Limited

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    4.8 934 Reviews

    52 Employment reviews 3 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Employment Law (42)Settlement Agreements (9)Redundancy (6)

    Peter Nicholson Leads the Employment team Peter Nicholson Partner & Solicitor 5.0 from 5 client reviews
    Laura KearsleyKate FrisbyRebecca ArnoldRachel Hatton Works with Laura Kearsley and 3 more
    “I just wanted to let you know how thankful I am to have had you take my case, firstly at such short notice when you did and took me on board. You guided and supported me through my journey and I truly feel I managed to open up more to you as we went along in this case. You not only took instructions from me but truly explained things well to my understanding. I can’t begin to express how grateful I am that the outcome was in our favour. I am so so happy. My kids are my greatest possession in my life and I don’t know what I would have ever done without them for a single day. Thanks to you, they’re here. We’re going to be well and safe. My heartfelt gratitude to you. Please continue to do what you do with full compassion in your work and I pray you go on to do wonderful things in life”
    A client review matching your search · about Emma Davies
    • clear communication
    • professional service
    • efficient process
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawChildren LawClinical Negligence
    11

    Josiah Hincks Solicitors

    4.9 926 Reviews

    15 Employment reviews 3 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (8)Redundancy (4)

    13

    GloverPriest Solicitors Limited

    4.8 4,056 Reviews

    16 Employment reviews

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (10)Redundancy (3)

    16

    Elliot Mather LLP

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    4.8 637 Reviews

    4 Employment reviews 2 reviews this year

    Hannah Fairweather Your solicitor Hannah Fairweather
    “I recently worked with Peter on an employment settlement, and his service was fantastic from start to finish. He was clear, supportive, and incredibly efficient throughout the entire process. Peter took the time to explain every step in a way that made me feel confident and reassured, and his attention to detail was second to none. What could have been a stressful experience became smooth and straightforward thanks to his expertise. I’m genuinely grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to anyone needing employment law advice.”
    A client review matching your search · about Peter Kidd
    • Excellent communication
    • Quick responses
    • Professional service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    17

    Irwin Mitchell LLP

    4.7 13,776 Reviews

    10 Employment reviews 2 reviews this year

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

    18

    Cartwright King Solicitors

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    4.7 1,382 Reviews

    41 Employment reviews

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (17)Constructive/Unfair Dismissal (7)Professional Discipline (6)

    What Employment clients highlight

    • Excellent communication
    • Highly knowledgeable
    • Compassionate support
    • Professional service

    4.7 from 1,382 client reviews

    “They were very professional and understanding. Sonia Rucker who was dealing with my case was very good and professional and even when was off she was very organised and won my case b4 reaching court I will use Cartwright king again if needed. A big thankyou to Sonia and her team Kind regards Mr Dhillon”
    A client review matching your search · about Sonia Racker
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    19

    Ringrose Law

    4.7 1,737 Reviews

    6 Employment reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Tribunal Claims (3)

    20

    Taylor Emmet Limited Liability Partnership

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    4.9 1,279 Reviews

    7 Employment reviews 2 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Employment Law (6)

    What Employment clients highlight

    • responsive
    • professional
    • helpful
    • clear communication

    4.9 from 1,279 client reviews

    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedChildren Law
    Free initial advice

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    How many Employment solicitors are there in Derbyshire?

    We have ranked 139 law firms for Employment in Derbyshire, listed in order on this page.

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