Employment law solicitors in Liverpool

Based at Horton House in Liverpool city centre, our award-winning employment lawyers provide clear, concise and strategic advice on a range of complex matters.

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Employment law specialists serving businesses & individuals across Liverpool

Our employment team is one of the largest and most specialised in the country.

We provide the full range of employment legal services for businesses and senior professionals across the Merseyside, Chester and West Cheshire areas, including:

Contracts, policies & procedures — support for employers in developing contracts of employment, director service agreements and the full suite of HR policies and procedures.
Disputes & litigation — advice in defending all types of tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing cases.
Immigration — support for employers navigating complex immigration law, helping businesses to remain compliant with their sponsorship duties and advising on fast-changing visa requirements.
Redundancy & restructuring — guidance to help you balance tough workforce decisions with employee interests and reputational risks, including around TUPE.
Recruitment & workforce solutions — supporting recruiters in navigating employment law including worker status, agency worker regulations advice and national minimum wage investigations.
Reproductive health — helping organisations to support employees experiencing reproductive health issues.
Restrictive covenants & post-termination restrictions — advice for businesses and individuals on the enforceability of and disputes in relation to covenants such as non-compete clauses, non-solicitation clauses, non-dealing clauses and non-poaching clauses.
Settlement agreements & exits — clear, concise legal advice and support for individuals around settlement agreements and executive severance negotiations.
Trade union & industrial relations — guidance for employers on managing trade union relationships and developing a clear, proactive industrial relations strategy together with handling matters relating to industrial action and injunctions.
Training — tailored employment law training courses for HR teams, operational managers and in-house legal teams, focused on prevention rather than cure.

Talk to us by calling 0333 004 4488, emailing hello@brabners.com or completing our contact form.

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Award-winning employment lawyers, on your side

Collectively, we’re repeatedly recognised as a ‘Top Tier’ legal firm for employment law by leading lawyer directory The Legal 500.

The team includes a number of ‘Leading Partners’, ‘Next Generation Partners’ and ‘Key Lawyers’.

We routinely handle complex contentious and non-contentious employment matters for a wide range of organisations, from SMEs to large corporates — including some of the largest household names in the UK.

With over 30 dedicated lawyers and support staff, we offer industry-specific insight for challenges employers face across construction, healthcare, hospitality, housing, manufacturing, professional services, recruitment, retail, sport and more.

We can also provide guidance for navigating new legislation and regulation, including the Employment Rights Act.

We support businesses and individuals right across the Merseyside area, including the city of Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens, Wirral and beyond.

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Meet our Liverpool employment team

Nick Campbell

Partner, Head of Department: Employment, Pensions and Immigration

Joseph Shelston

Partner

Kate Venables

Partner

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A ‘Top Tier’ Liverpool employment law firm

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“The ‘top-drawer’ [team] has well-established capabilities handling the full spectrum of employment matters for its clientele, including those relating to recruitment, immigration, discrimination, unfair dismissal and corporate exits.”
The Legal 500

“The [employment] team is very in tune with the needs of its clients. They listen and don't impose some pre-set solution. Instead, they provide sensible advice which is generated from their vast collective experience. The team works very well together.”
Client feedback, The Legal 500

“The [employment] partners and associates are very ‘down-to-earth’ without being condescending. There's an absence of buzzwords and complexity in their discourse without any loss of substance.”
Client feedback, The Legal 500

“Simon Whitehead is very personable and manages a prickly client relationship with aplomb. Hannah Morrison is excellent, on top of the detail, leaves no stone unturned and produces excellent quality work within very short timescales.”
Client feedback, The Legal 500

“The employment team was very responsive and supportive during a difficult period... took the time to understand the unique situation and commercial challenges... advice is clear and comprehensive... they act as a team, not simply a collection of individuals from different areas of specialism.”
Client feedback, The Legal 500

“Brabners pride themselves on client contact, where the client grows with the firm.”
Client feedback, Chambers and Partners 2026

Employment law: expert insights

22 April 2026

Hugh’s Law — statutory paid leave for parents of critically & seriously ill children

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We explore Brentford FC’s landmark adoption of Hugh’s Law and its wider implications for supporting parents of critically ill children.

2 April 2026

April 2026 changes to NMW, statutory payments & employment tribunal awards

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We discuss the increases to statutory payments, national minimum wage rates and unfair dismissal compensation from April 2026.

2 April 2026

Whistleblowing & sexual harassment — a new era of protection from April 2026

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We explain exactly what’s changing, how the new protections will work and what employers need to know.

2 April 2026

Collective consultation overhaul — 4 key steps for employers

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We explore the collective consultation overhaul and detail what’s changing, the associated risks and how employers should prepare.

23 March 2026

Statutory Sick Pay reforms — what’s changing?

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We explore the changes to Statutory Sick Pay that are due to come into effect from 6 April 2026 and outline what they’ll mean for employers.

16 March 2026

Cross-border executive appointments — key UK tax & corporate considerations

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We outline the key payroll, tax and governance issues that overseas companies typically face when appointing a UK‑based executive.

9 March 2026

Managing tax risks for internationally mobile employees — 6 practical steps for employers

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We outline the key UK tax issues for employers sending staff to the UK and highlight steps to stay compliant while maximising reliefs.

2 March 2026

Autumn Budget 2025 — what international businesses need to know about UK tax changes

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We break down what the Budget means for international employers, investors and multinational groups.

26 February 2026

The evolution of LGBTQ+ rights at work — landmark cases that transformed UK employment law

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We explore how attitudes, rights and workplace protections for LGBTQ+ people have shifted over the past four decades.

24 February 2026

Trade union reform under the Employment Rights Act — trends, priorities & planning implications

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We break down the latest and upcoming trade union reforms — from ballot changes and electronic voting to wider union access and new employer duties.

17 February 2026

Settlement agreement FAQs

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Find answers to our most frequently asked questions about settlement agreements and executive severance from our specialist employment lawyers.

12 February 2026

Unfair dismissal reform under the Employment Rights Act 2025 marks a significant shift for employers

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We explore what the changes will mean in practice — from the new six‑month qualifying period to the removal of the statutory cap on the compensatory award.

12 February 2026

Supporting employees during Ramadan — a guide for employers

We explain how employers can build supportive, inclusive environments that recognise both personal needs and organisational realities during Ramadan.

11 February 2026

The Fair Work Agency — the quietly radical reform set to reshape UK employment enforcement

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We discuss what the Fair Work Agency is, what powers it’ll hold and what businesses should be doing now to prepare.

11 February 2026

Employment Rights Act roadmap — what’s changing & when

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We break down the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) — what’s changing, when it’s happening and how you can prepare.

10 February 2026

Reversing DEI commitments? Essential legal guidance for employers

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We explain the legal issues that ‘rolling back’ DEI can create and offer some practical guidance to ensure that your organisation remains compliant.

6 February 2026

McLaren v Palou — 5 legal lessons for drafting & managing sports contracts

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We examine the consequences of Palou’s defection and the wider lessons for businesses negotiating contracts with athletes or other high‑value individuals.

21 January 2026

2026 horizon scan — key legal & regulatory changes ahead

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We explore the key developments that in-house lawyers should have on their radar and what they mean for your organisation in the year ahead.

4 December 2025

Immigration after the 2025 rule changes — protecting the ‘hidden’ sports workforce

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We explore the new immigration changes including higher salary thresholds, stricter qualification levels and limited relief under the TSL.

28 November 2025

Employment tribunal early conciliation period doubles to 12 weeks

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Individuals who want to take an employment case to a tribunal must first take part in a longer conciliation process.

27 November 2025

Umbrella company non-compliance — 9 practical tips for recruiters & employers

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We outline what’s changing in April 2026 (and beyond) and provide some practical steps that recruiters using umbrella companies need to take.

24 November 2025

Unionisation in sport — what the Employment Rights Bill means for clubs & governing bodies

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We explore how the Employment Rights Bill reshapes union access, strike rules and workplace protections for sport organisations.

17 November 2025

AB v Grafters — why employers can’t ignore off-site harassment

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We break down the case of AB v Grafters Group Ltd and explore some key lessons for employers.

6 November 2025

Autumn Budget 2025 — what professionals need to know

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We explore some of the key changes from the 2025 Autumn Budget that professionals should watch out for.

3 November 2025

Restrictive covenant dispute — Brabners secures successful judgment for Docutech Office Solutions Ltd

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Our litigation team achieved a successful outcome for Docutech Office Solutions Ltd in a major claim against a former employee and his new employer.

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