HR Advisory Solicitors

Employment

Practical HR Legal Support for London Employers

Managing people is one of the most complex parts of running a business. Whether you are an SME without a dedicated HR function or a growing company that needs legal backing for your in-house team, Gurve Legal provides clear, commercial HR advisory support from London. We help employers stay on the right side of employment law without the uncertainty.

Our HR advisory solicitors work exclusively with businesses: directors, managers and HR leads who need reliable legal guidance on the day-to-day challenges of employing people. From drafting watertight contracts to managing a difficult disciplinary, we provide the kind of practical advice that lets you act with confidence.

We act for both employers and employees, which means we understand exactly how disputes play out from both sides. That perspective shapes sharper, more effective advice for the businesses we support.

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Our HR Advisory Services

Employment Contracts and HR Policies

Poorly drafted contracts and outdated policies create avoidable risk. Our solicitors draft, review and update employment contracts, staff handbooks and HR policies to ensure they reflect current law and your business’s specific needs.

Employment contracts for permanent, fixed-term and zero-hours staff
Director and senior executive service agreements
Staff handbooks covering conduct, performance, leave and grievance procedures
Policies on flexible working, equality and data protection

Day-to-Day HR Legal Advice

Employment law changes frequently, and the consequences of getting it wrong can be costly. We provide ongoing legal support for employers managing the full range of day-to-day HR matters, giving you a reliable point of contact when issues arise.

Advice on managing sickness absence and performance issues
Guidance on probationary periods and underperformance
Support with flexible working requests and statutory rights
Practical advice on employment contracts and procedures

Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

Disciplinary and grievance matters carry significant legal risk if handled incorrectly. We advise employers on how to run fair, legally compliant processes that protect the business and reduce the likelihood of tribunal claims.

Advice on conducting investigations
Support through disciplinary hearings and appeals
Guidance on handling formal grievances from employees
Advice on disciplinary and grievance procedures for your sector

Redundancy and Restructuring

Whether you are making a small number of redundancies or undertaking a wider business restructure, the legal process must be followed carefully. Our HR advisory solicitors guide employers through consultation requirements, selection criteria and settlement to minimise legal exposure.

Collective and individual redundancy processes
Restructuring and role change advice
TUPE obligations on business transfers and acquisitions
Support linked to wider business restructuring transactions

Workplace Dispute and Tribunal Risk Management

Early, well-managed HR advice reduces the risk of disputes escalating to tribunal. Where claims do arise, our employment solicitors support employers through the process and help achieve the best possible outcome.

Pre-claim conciliation and ACAS early conciliation support
Advice on settlement negotiations and settlement agreements
Representation and support in employment tribunal proceedings
Guidance on discrimination claims and equality obligations

HR Support for Business Transactions

HR and employment law considerations sit at the heart of many business transactions. Our solicitors provide joined-up advice for employers going through acquisitions, disposals, mergers or management buyouts, ensuring people issues are managed as carefully as commercial ones.

Employment due diligence on acquisitions and investments
TUPE advice on the transfer of employees
Harmonisation of terms and conditions following a merger
HR advisory support connected to management buyouts and buy-ins

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Why Choose Gurve Legal

We Act for Both Employers and Employees

Most employment solicitors advise either employers or employees. Gurve Legal regularly acts for both, which gives us a genuine insight into how disputes develop and how the other side will approach a claim. For the employers we advise, that means sharper risk assessment and more effective strategies when matters become contentious.

Commercial Advice Tailored to SMEs

Many larger employment law firms are set up to serve corporates and public sector bodies. Our HR advisory services are built around the needs of SMEs, owner-managed businesses and growing companies, where the cost of getting employment decisions wrong hits harder and quicker. We give you commercially grounded advice, not just legal theory.

Joined-Up Support Across Your Business

HR issues rarely exist in isolation. A redundancy programme may sit alongside a corporate restructure. A dispute may involve a shareholders’ agreement or a director’s service contract. Because Gurve Legal advises across commercial, corporate and employment law, we provide coordinated advice that takes the full picture into account.

Clear Advice When You Need It

Employment law moves quickly, and waiting days for a response when a disciplinary is escalating or a key employee has resigned is not acceptable. We provide prompt, practical guidance so that your managers and HR leads can act without delay. Plain English advice, no jargon, no unnecessary caveats.

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Whether you need support with a specific employment matter or are looking for ongoing HR legal advice, Gurve Legal provides clear, commercially focused guidance for employers in London and beyond. Get in touch to discuss how we can support your business.

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Call us on +44 207 566 1188 or email info@gurvelegal.com