Best Employment Solicitors in Essex

Compare the best Employment solicitors and lawyers in Essex, ranked by verified client reviews: 294 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    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.

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    Stowe Family Law LLP

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    4.8 4,809 Reviews

    1 Employment review

    What Employment clients highlight

    • patient and helpful
    • clear communication
    • professional and knowledgeable
    • compassionate and supportive

    4.8 from 4,809 client reviews

    “Great service form start to finish. With the help from Hannah Ross and Sarah Sowden, they managed maternity cover and a very tricky and slow opposition. All whilst being considerate of my incurring costs and an emotional and stressful situation. For me however, it's always the human approach they take and for this, I'd happily always recommend to anyone and everyone. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Hannah Ross
    • Speaks
    • Chambers UK Leading Firm 2025Chambers UK Leading Firm 2026Leading Firm Legal 500 UK 2025Legal 500 2026
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    Taylor Rose

    4.7 5,942 Reviews

    42 Employment reviews 10 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Employment Law (13)Settlement Agreements (12)Redundancy (8)

    46

    Alexander JLO

    4.9 448 Reviews

    1 Employment review

    48

    Tm Law Limited

    4.8 69 Reviews

    3 Employment reviews 2 reviews this year

    53

    Whiskers LLP

    4.7 136 Reviews

    1 Employment review

    54

    J L Lezemore

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    5.0 100 Reviews

    8 Employment reviews 3 reviews this year

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

    What Employment clients highlight

    • Listened carefully
    • Gathered evidence
    • Clear explanation
    • Practical guidance

    5.0 from 100 client reviews

    • The Law Society
    55

    Prettys Solicitors LLP

    4.8 282 Reviews

    9 Employment reviews

    Reviewed for Employment Law (7)

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    Bates Wells & Braithwaite Limited

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    4.8 75 Reviews

    3 Employment reviews 3 reviews this year

    Monika Joanna Sargeant Your solicitor Monika Joanna Sargeant Director 5.0 from 3 client reviews
    “I have worked with different people from Bates Wells and they always offer a really speedy response, & a very professional service. Monika, especially provided an excellent service with great advice. I would highly recommend her. Great company ”
    A client review matching your search · about Monika Joanna Sargeant
    • Professional and kind
    • Helpful staff
    • Fast efficient service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law SocietyEmployment Lawyers AssociationLexcel
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    How many Employment solicitors are there in Essex?

    We have ranked 294 law firms for Employment in Essex, listed in order on this page.

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