Businesses

Cost effective employment law services

We know that dealing with employment issues can be time-consuming and, sometimes, expensive. Whatever your size, we can find an affordable solution to help you with:

  • Managing disciplinary, poor performance, sickness absence, reorganisation and redundancy processes
  • Responding to employment related complaints and grievances, such as complaints for discrimination and whistleblowing
  • The ACAS Early Conciliation process, which is the process that individuals must generally pursue before bringing claims in the Employment Tribunal
  • Negotiating settlements with employees or their representatives
  • Defending Employment Tribunal claims

We can also help you with:

  • Conducting investigations into disciplinary and grievance matters
  • The employment law aspects of acquisitions and business changes (which may lead to outsourcing and insourcing)
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts of employment and service agreements
  • Drafting, reviewing, advising about and negotiating settlement agreements
  • Designing and delivering bespoke training sessions
  • Conducting workplace mediation

Ready to get started?

You may be a Start Up business, looking for help with getting off the ground. You may need some help putting in place and organising your employees’ contracts of employment. You may need employment related policies drafting. You may also need some training on basic employment rights.

Come and chat to us, we can help!

For more information about costs/fees please visit the following fees page and/or arrange a chat to discuss this with us

Some words from our happy clients

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"From first contact with People Legal I no longer felt alone against the 'big boys'. They ensured I understood everything every step of the way, and got a positive outcome due to the work the whole team put in." Chris

"I recently engaged People Legal to deal with my redundancy settlement agreement and cannot speak highly enough of their services. From our first interaction, it was clear that I was in capable hands. People Legal demonstrated exceptional professionalism, combined with a deep understanding of employment law, which immediately put me at ease during a challenging time. What stood out most was their ability to explain complex legal terms in a way that was easy to understand, ensuring that I was fully informed at every stage of the process. People Legal was not only thorough but also very approachable and empathetic, making a potentially stressful experience much more manageable. The dedication and attention to detail were evident in the way they negotiated on my behalf. People Legal went above and beyond to ensure that my interests were protected and that I received a fair and satisfactory settlement. I am extremely grateful for the support and guidance provided by People Legal. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of expert legal assistance with employment matters. Their combination of expertise, professionalism, and personal touch truly sets them apart." Carl

"Chris and his team were extremely helpful, very responsive and very professional. I would gladly recommend their services to anyone. They made the whole experience simple, fast and everything was explained in full and I was kept updated at every step of the way." Iain

I worked with Chris and his team on an employment contract when leaving my full time job at a large corporate. They’ve been incredibly supportive and clear with their communications both with me and my employer. I would highly recommend them for any employment legal support and advice." Fabio

"I instructed People Legal based on a recommendation from a previous client and I was not disappointed. Chris and the team were excellent advocates for me and provided me with clarity and confidence at a difficult time. I would highly recommend them." Stacy

"I found Chris and his team professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. I would not hesitate in recommending People legal to anyone seeking employment law advice. A first class service from beginning to end." Mark

"I was very pleased with the service provided and found the entire team very friendly, Helpful and professional when discussing my case details and providing me with legal advice." Jason

"Excellent experience and very positive outcome with Lauren and the People Legal team - comprehensive and actionable advice, delivered in an extremely professional and timely manner - great service all round and highly recommended." Anon

"We were introduced to People Legal Limited and particularly Chris McAvoy-Newns by our PEO. Chris and his team, Lauren Beaumont and Georgia Goulding, were extremely knowledgable and responsive when helping us with an employment matter. They quickly gained our trust, provided great counsel and guided us through a process which we were not previously familiar with. The People Legal team provided timely and detailed communications and kept us apprised throughout the engagement. I cannot recommend Chris, Lauren and Georgia enough. People Legal Limited provided excellent service for a reasonable fee." John

"The team has given me so much support and handled my case, showing excellent knowledge, attention for detail and a calm composure. They have exceeded my expectations and reduced my stress levels and I’m feeling grateful to have worked with them." Gemma

"I can’t recommend Chris and his team enough. Really efficient and speedy response time. Exactly the support I needed during an extremely stressful time!" Niamh

"I feel fortunate to have been referred to Chris and Laurent, who stood out for their quick, clear and informative approach. It made me feel assured in their handling of my complicated case. Especially, they offered expert guidance, ensuring I understood every legal term, which was crucial for making informed decisions. They also clearly outlined the path and realistic cost of each scenario, enhancing the professional direction of the case. Their honesty, sincerity, and informative approach helped me navigate out of a challenging situation and resolve issues maturely during a difficult time. I highly recommend this firm and cannot thank them enough for their outstanding support." Anon

"People Legal were recommended to me and I am so happy to have used their service. Lauren and team have been amazing at assisting me with my employment related matter. They were professional, friendly, knowledgeable and very responsive. Lauren kept me in the loop at every stage of the process and constantly kept me up to date with the legal fees which was much appreciated. Overall, I found them very affordable for the amount of work that was put into my case. I was very impressed with the service I have received and I would absolutely recommend this firm to anyone that requires employment related advice." Izabella

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