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Employment law solicitors in London
As a ‘Leading Firm’ for employment law, our nationally acclaimed team supports employers and senior professionals across Greater London.
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The employment legal experts for London’s business community
We provide the full spectrum of legal support and advice to organisations and senior executives.
This includes:
- Contracts, policies & procedures — support for employers in drafting specialist employment contracts, director service agreements and HR policies & procedures.
- Employment disputes & claims — strategic advice on defending a wide range of tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing.
- Immigration — support for UK employers in accessing global talent, managing sponsor licences to ensure compliance and clear advice on visa requirements
- Redundancy programmes & restructures — guidance on managing workforce change while balancing employee rights, commercial objectives and reputational considerations, including TUPE issues.
- Recruitment & workforce solutions — working with businesses involved in the labour supply chain including employment agencies, employment businesses, umbrella companies, professional employment organisations (PEOs), Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and the wider gig economy dealing with employment status issues, regulatory compliance, including the Fair Work Agency, supply arrangements, including TUPE and all legal issues arising from using or being involved in a labour supply chain.
- Reproductive health in the workplace — advising organisations on policies and support for employees affected by reproductive health challenges.
- Restrictive covenants & post-termination restrictions — advice for employers and individuals on enforceability, including non-compete, non-solicitation, non-dealing and non-poaching provisions as well as handling disputes over breaches of the covenants.
- Settlement agreements & executive severance — clear, commercial advice for individuals on negotiated exits and executive severance arrangements.
- Trade union & industrial relations — support for employers in managing trade union engagement and building effective, proactive industrial relations strategies as well as dealing with industrial action and injunctions.
- Employment law training — tailored employment training courses for HR professionals, managers and in-house legal teams.
Our specialist employment team — one of the largest in the country — comprises experts who are widely recognised as leaders in their fields by clients and peers alike. Collectively, we’re acknowledged as a ‘Top Tier’ employment law firm by The Legal 500, a leading directory for the legal industry.
Talk to us by calling 0333 004 4488, emailing hello@brabners.com or completing our contact form.
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A ‘top-drawer’ law firm for employment matters in London
Whatever your issue, we’ll help you to find the right solutions. From our Cannon Street office in the heart of central London’s financial district, we work with organisations and individuals across the capital’s business community.
We have decades of collective experience in working closely with employers on all manner of complex employment matters. Our team can help you to develop a holistic strategy tailored to your precise circumstances.
We’re also here to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of legislative and regulatory changes, including the Employment Rights Act.
You’ll have true industry specialists working on your case, too. With over 30 dedicated lawyers and support staff, we bring first-hand experience in providing commercially-focused advice for employers across retail, healthcare, hospitality, recruitment, sport and many more sectors.
Led by “expert in his field” Nick Campbell, the team is acknowledged in The Legal 500 as a "top-drawer" group with “well-established capabilities handling the full spectrum of employment matters for its clientele”.
With a number of ‘Leading Partners’, ‘Next Generation Partners’ and ‘Key Lawyers’, you’re in the best hands.
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Recognised for excellence
“Brabners is my go-to firm when I need any help from a legal perspective. The employment team is always brilliant to deal with — helpful, speaking in plain English (not legal jargon) and commercial in outlook and approach.”
Client feedback, Legal 500, 2027
“Brabners' employment team, led by Nick Campbell, is very much an extension of our in-house HR team. We rely on them for their depth of knowledge of employment law and their ability to translate that into commercial solutions.”
Client feedback, Legal 500, 2027
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MCC’s female membership consultation — what sports organisations need to know
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Holiday law changes from 2026 — what employers need to know & do
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Collective consultation overhaul — 3 key steps for employers
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DSARs in the age of AI — why you should resist the siren call of simplicity
Our data protection team examines the risks of relying on oversimplified legal arguments in DSAR disputes and highlights key lessons for data controllers.
Trade union reform under the Employment Rights Act — trends, priorities & planning implications
We break down the latest and upcoming trade union reforms — from ballot changes and electronic voting to wider union access and new employer duties.
Beyond zero & low hours contracts — how can hospitality work remain flexible?
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Day one paternity & parental leave — what the reforms mean for employers
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FIFA’s new landmark women coaches rule — what clubs & governing bodies need to know
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Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions
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New research shows rising workplace conflict in retail & hospitality — 5 key findings for employers
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Whistleblowing & sexual harassment — a new era of protection from April 2026
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Statutory Sick Pay reforms — what’s changed?
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.
Hugh’s Law — statutory paid leave for parents of critically & seriously ill children
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April 2026 changes to NMW, statutory payments & employment tribunal awards
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Cross-border executive appointments — key UK tax & corporate considerations
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Autumn Budget 2025 — what international businesses need to know about UK tax changes
We break down what the Budget means for international employers, investors and multinational groups.
The evolution of LGBTQ+ rights at work — landmark cases that transformed UK employment law
We explore how attitudes, rights and workplace protections for LGBTQ+ people have shifted over the past four decades.
A purpose-led independent UK law firm
Founded in 1815 in Liverpool, we've grown to become a purpose-led, independent, national law firm. We're driven by a commitment to make the difference in everything that we do.
We proudly opened our London office in 2026, four years after becoming the largest UK law firm to achieve B Corp certification.
We also support the communities in which we live and work through The Brabners Foundation, partnering closely with charities to create lasting impact.
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