Barcan+Kirby’s Employment Law Expertise

Our employment law solicitors work with employers and employees all over the UK from our six offices in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

You can find out more about Barcan+Kirby’s employment expertise below, but do not hesitate to contact Samantha for further information.

Employment advice for employees

If you’re facing difficulties in the workplace, our specialist employment law solicitors are here to help. We take a practical approach to employment problems and can help you find cost-effective, workable solutions to the difficulties you face. We can advise on:

  • Employment contracts, service agreements, consultancy agreements, and terms and conditions of employment
  • Grievance and disciplinary issues
  • Settlement agreements and severance agreements
  • Redundancy advice
  • Unfair, wrongful and constructive dismissal
  • Discrimination at work including disability discrimination, religious discrimination, sex discrimination, race discrimination and sexual discrimination
  • Restrictive covenants and confidentiality clauses
  • Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE)

As well as advising you on the above issues, we have extensive experience in representing employees at employment tribunals, appeal tribunals and the higher courts.

Employment advice for employers

Our employment solicitors advise employers and business owners across the UK on a range of employment matters, including:

  • Contract law
  • Service agreements
  • Maternity and paternity rights
  • Sickness/absence policies and procedures
  • Redundancy and settlement agreements
  • Disciplinary procedures and tribunals
  • Equalities legislation and discrimination
  • Workplace harassment and constructive dismissal
  • HR services
  • Business transfers and TUPE

The value of getting legal advice early in your employment journey cannot be underestimated; a single unfair dismissal claim can cripple a small or medium-sized business financially, especially if not handled correctly.

Find out more about our employment law advice for employers here.

Get in touch

Whether you’re an employee or a business owner, our specialist employment lawyers can help. Call us on 0117 325 2929 or complete our online enquiry form.