Fergal Dowling
Managing Partner - Business Services Group
Terminating Employment
Ending an employee’s contract is a sensitive process that carries legal risk. Whether you are handling redundancies, dismissals, or settlements, our employment solicitors guide you through the process to minimise the chance of unfair dismissal claims
Legal advice on terminating employment and settlement agreements
We work alongside employers across every sector to ensure staff changes are handled lawfully and efficiently. By reviewing policies, advising on compliance, and preparing agreements where appropriate, we help you safeguard your organisation while protecting workplace relationships.
We can support with:
- Redundancy procedures and fair dismissals
- Following the Acas Code of Practice and grievance procedures
- Reviewing your policies and processes for compliance
- Preparing and negotiating settlement agreements
- Guiding on unfair dismissal or discrimination claims
- Supporting managers with difficult conversations.
With long-term support from a multidisciplinary team of employment and commercial lawyers, we will help you reduce legal threats and manage staff exits with efficiency.
Speak to a Legal Partner
Our team support you to navigate complexity, seize opportunity and move forward with legal clarity.
Contact our Specialists
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.
Alternatively, you can call us now.
Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).
0370 1500 100
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.
Complete our online formWe need a few details to understand your situation and the kind of support you need.
We’ll contact you by phoneOn 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.
We arrange a full appointmentYour next step is an in-depth appointment with a specialist solicitor to discuss how we could advise you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Termination and settlement agreements must be handled carefully to protect your business. 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.- 01Clear legal guidance
You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.
- 02Specialist knowledge
A wide-ranging team of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your future, your family or your business.
- 03Your 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.
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