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Corporate Employment Law at Woodstock Legal Services


Managing people is one of the most important parts of running a business, but employment law is complex and constantly changing. Getting your contracts, policies and processes right helps you protect your business, support your team and reduce the risk of costly claims. Woodstock Legal Services advises employers of all sizes across England and Wales.


Our employment lawyers advise on employment contracts and staff handbooks, workplace policies, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancies and restructures, TUPE transfers, settlement agreements, Employment Tribunal claims, and preparing for changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025.


You’ll work directly with an experienced lawyer who understands the pressures of running a business, gives you clear, commercially focused advice and helps you manage your workforce with confidence.


Contracts, Policies & Compliance


Clear employment contracts and policies set expectations from day one and give you a strong foundation if issues arise. With significant changes being introduced under the Employment Rights Act 2025, many employers will need to review their documents and processes.


Our employment lawyers draft and review employment contracts, staff handbooks and workplace policies, making sure they’re compliant, up to date and suited to your business. We also advise on restrictive covenants to protect your clients and confidential information, and on right to work checks and other compliance obligations.


We’ll help you stay ahead of legal changes, so you can focus on running and growing your business.


Managing People Issues & Change


Even well-run businesses face difficult people issues, from performance and conduct concerns to restructures and redundancies. Handling these correctly reduces the risk of claims and protects your reputation.


Our lawyers guide you through disciplinary and grievance processes, performance management, sickness absence, redundancies and restructures. Where a business is bought or sold, we advise on TUPE and the transfer of employees. If a dispute arises, we advise on settlement agreements and defend Employment Tribunal claims. We work closely with our corporate team on transactions involving employees.


We’ll give you practical, step-by-step advice, so you can deal with issues fairly, confidently and in line with the law.

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Corporate Employment Law FAQs

  • Do all employees need a written contract?

    Employees and workers are entitled to a written statement of their main terms of employment from their first day. A well-drafted contract goes further, protecting your business with clear terms on matters such as notice, confidentiality and restrictive covenants. We can draft or review your contracts.

  • How will the Employment Rights Act 2025 affect my business?

    The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant changes to employment law, many of which are being phased in over time. These include changes to unfair dismissal protection and other employee rights. Employers may need to update their contracts, policies and processes. We’ll explain how the changes affect your business.

  • What is TUPE?

    TUPE (the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations) protects employees when a business or service transfers to a new owner or provider. Employees usually transfer automatically on their existing terms, and both the old and new employer have obligations to inform and consult. We advise employers on both sides of a transfer.

  • How do I make redundancies fairly?

    A fair redundancy process usually involves identifying a genuine redundancy situation, consulting with affected employees, using fair selection criteria and considering suitable alternative roles. Collective consultation rules apply where larger numbers of redundancies are proposed. We’ll guide you through each step to reduce the risk of claims.

  • What should I do if an employee brings a tribunal claim?

    Act quickly. Employers usually have a short deadline to respond to an Employment Tribunal claim, and missing it can lead to a judgment being entered against you. Gather the relevant documents and speak to an employment lawyer as soon as possible. We’ll review the claim and help you prepare your response.

Why Choose Woodstock Legal Services?

Low Caseloads: Your Matter Gets Time

As consultants, our commercial and corporate solicitors manage their own caseloads and only work for a handful of clients at any one time. Whether you’re negotiating a deal or reviewing a contract, your matter gets the time, care and attention it deserves.

Proactive Updates: No Chasing

Our consultancy model means you deal directly with your lawyer, not a call centre or a rotating team. They keep you informed at every stage and are on hand to answer your questions, so you’ll never need to chase.

Commercial Advice That Fits Your Business

We focus on your commercial goals, not just the legal detail. With specialists across corporate, commercial, property, employment and disputes, you’ll get practical, joined-up advice that helps your business grow with confidence.