Employment
Liverpool Civil Law’s specialist employment barristers provide expert advice and representation in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. We act for employers, employees, and businesses across all sectors, offering practical legal solutions tailored to workplace challenges.
Our team is experienced in advising, drafting, and litigating employment matters at all levels, including representation before the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal, and the High Court.
Advisory & Drafting Services
We provide clear and strategic guidance on:
- Contracts of employment and service agreements
- Contracts for service (independent contractors, consultants and freelancers)
- Restrictive covenants, including restraint of trade, non-solicitation, non-competition, and trade secrets protection
- Severance and termination agreements, including compromise agreements and “garden leave” issues
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Employment policies tailored to businesses of all sizes
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Our barristers have significant expertise in employment law disputes, representing both employers and employees in cases involving:
Dismissal & Redundancy
- Wrongful dismissal and / or unfair dismissal claims [put the unfair dismissal claims first – more prevalent]
- Redundancy and restructuring disputes
- Work-related stress claims
Discrimination & Equality Matters
- Equality Act claims including disability, sex, race, orientation and age discrimination
- Equal pay disputes
- Harassment and victimisation claims
Employment Rights & Workplace Protection
- Whistleblowing (Public Interest Disclosure Act)
- TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings) disputes
- Breach of contract claims
- Injunctions for restrictive covenant enforcement
- Working Time Regulation disputes
- Maternity and paternity rights disputes
- Industrial relations matters
- Garden leave issues
- Wage / Minimum wage issues
Direct Access (Instruct a Barrister Without a Solicitor)
Liverpool Civil Law’s employment barristers are Direct Access accredited, allowing businesses and individuals to instruct us directly where appropriate. This offers a cost-effective and streamlined approach to resolving employment disputes.
Why Instruct Us?
- Expertise across all areas of employment law, from contracts to complex litigation
- Strong track record of success in employment tribunals and high-value claims
- Strategic, solutions-focused approach for both employers and employees
- Direct Access accreditation for streamlined and cost-effective instructions
- Experienced in high-stakes disputes, including injunctions, unfair / wrongful dismissal claims, discrimination claims and TUPE matters / disputes
Call us: 0151 242 0500