Employment lawyers you can rely on

Employment law issues are often time-sensitive and can have a significant personal or commercial impact. Getting the right advice early can help prevent disputes from escalating and protect your position.

At Watkins & Gunn, we believe legal advice should be delivered with care, clarity and integrity. We understand that employment issues often arise at pivotal or stressful moments — whether you are dealing with a workplace concern or managing employment responsibilities within your organisation — and we take that responsibility seriously.

We take the time to listen, explain your options without jargon and act with compassion, discretion and strength. Our specialist employment solicitors provide clear, practical advice and trusted representation, helping you understand your position and move forward with confidence.

Who we help

Workplace problems can feel overwhelming, particularly when your income, reputation or wellbeing may be at risk. If you’re facing an employment issue, it’s important to have clear advice you can trust.

Our solicitors support employees at all stages of the employment relationship — from reviewing contracts and settlement agreements to advising on grievances, dismissals and discrimination claims. We take a calm, supportive approach, helping you understand where you stand and what options are available to you.

Where possible, we aim to resolve matters efficiently and constructively. If formal action is required, we’ll represent you robustly and keep you fully informed at every stage.

We regularly support employees with:

Unfair or constructive dismissal
Discrimination and harassment at work
Redundancy advice and negotiations
Whistleblowing concerns
Grievance and disciplinary processes
Settlement agreements and exit arrangements

Employment issues can present legal, financial and reputational risks if not managed correctly. Our employment law team provides commercially-focused advice to help employers make confident, compliant decisions.

We work with organisations of all sizes, offering practical support across the full employment lifecycle — from drafting contracts and policies to advising on restructures, redundancies and dispute resolution. Our advice is proportionate, strategic and aligned with your business objectives.

Where disputes arise, we provide clear guidance on risk management and representation at Employment Tribunal where necessary, helping you achieve effective and commercially sensible outcomes.

We regularly advise employers on:

Employment contracts, handbooks and policies
Disciplinary and grievance procedures
Redundancy and workforce restructuring
TUPE transfers
Settlement agreements and exit strategies
Employment Tribunal claims
Ongoing employment and HR support

Why Watkins & Gunn?

We pride ourselves in:

Creating the right legal solution for you
Providing jargon-free legal advice to ensure you understand your position and your case
Being discrete, available and proactive
To stand firm alongside you, without losing our approachability and ability to get the result you need
To be consistent, clear and transparent on fees