Recruitment

Recruitment is vital for your business, but mistakes can expose you to legal and reputational risk. From drafting contracts and policies to defending discrimination claims, we help you handle recruitment law with confidence.

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Legal advice for recruitment

Whatever your sector, we advise on every stage of hiring, including advertising roles, interviewing candidates, and making offers. By combining legal expertise with commercial insight, we help you attract talent while avoiding costly proceedings.

We can support with:

  • Drafting and reviewing hiring policies and contracts
  • Ensuring compliance with equality and discrimination requirements
  • Pre-employment checks and references
  • Managing job offers, withdrawals, and conditional terms
  • Defending against claims of unfair staffing practices
  • Training managers to run fair and compliant recruitment processes.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team that understands both the legal framework and the realities of hiring in your sector, ensuring your hiring practices protect your business and support your long-term goals.

Speak to a Legal Partner

Our team support you to navigate complexity, seize opportunity and move forward with legal clarity.

Fergal Dowling
Fergal Dowling
Managing Partner - Business Services Group

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Get strategic advice from a team that knows how to protect and grow your business. Please complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.


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Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).

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Making an enquiry

We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.
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    On the call our experts will ask you a few more questions to make sure we connect you with the right legal advice from our team.
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    Your next step is an in-depth appointment with a specialist solicitor to discuss how we could advise you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Recruitment can be complex, with risks ranging from discrimination cases to contract disputes. Here are answers to some of your common questions:

Our commitment to you

Our experts always start by listening, so we understand what matters most from day one.
  • 01
    Clear legal guidance

    You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.

  • 02
    Specialist knowledge

    A wide-ranging team of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your future, your family or your business.

  • 03
    Your needs first

    Whether you’re navigating complex personal situations or business decisions, we take the time to understand your world and what’s at stake.

Other Employment Law services

Protect your organisation across the full employment lifecycle. From candidate selection to exit, our solicitors give you the legal insight to manage staff correctly, reduce liability, and safeguard your business interests.
  • Employment Contracts

    Set clear terms from day one. We draft and review contracts that protect your organisation and reduce the chance of disputes.

  • Equality, Diversity and Discrimination

    Stay compliant with equality rules and resolve workplace discrimination issues efficiently.

  • Flexible Working Arrangements

    Respond to requests with confidence. Access advice on eligibility, procedure, and refusals that meet requirements. 

  • Disciplinary and Grievance

    Deal with workplace issues decisively. We support you through investigations, hearings, and appeals.

Recognised for excellence. Chosen for care.

  • Legal 500 Top Tier Firm UK 2026
  • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
  • ePrivateClient Top Law Firms 2025
  • Chambers High Net Worth 2025