Employment Law for Employers.

As you may know, Employment Tribunal fees have now been abolished and claims are returning to the high level that they reached before fees were introduced.

Tribunal awards can sometimes be high, including because some claims, such as for discrimination and harassment, are uncapped in terms of the potential level of damages, and even if a claim is successfully defended, it can be extremely costly in terms of legal fees – as the usual rule is that each party pays their own costs, whatever the outcome.

For these reason, employers are often minded to settle even unmeritous claims. That can be galling – and it can also encourage future claims.

We therefore offer an insurance backed service, LB Protect, which covers the cost of legal fees in defending claims, plus the cost of Tribunal awards or settlements. This can be added on to your retainer package or purchased separately, giving you complete peace of mind.

To find out about our LB Protect Policy, download our guide or call today and speak to one of our team.

The 2024 edition of The Legal 500 states “John Merry leads a ‘professional and approachable’ team at Lanyon Bowdler that is lauded for its ‘clear and concise advice’. It specialises in TUPE issues and is also skilled at advising schools and colleges as well as farmers and growers on various employment matters. Another core area of expertise includes advising Court of Protection appointed deputies and case managers on the employment of carers”.

Testimonials

‘Excellent and friendly advice – very clear and pragmatic. Everyone is professional but ‘user friendly”.

‘This practice is unique by giving the personal touch and are with you every step of the way. Nothing ever feels like too much trouble and they are open and honest about their costs’.

‘Very competent, helpful and knowledgeable. Quick to reply to matters raised’.

‘Lanyon Bowdler are a very ‘on the ball’ practice, their knowledge of employment law and up to date case law, makes the more difficult aspects of employee relations easier. They are able to guide my team into a fair approach which does not put the business at risk‘.

Work highlights

Advised Plastic Omnium in respect of TUPE in connection with insourcing contracted out logistics services.

Advised Plastic Omnium in connection with the UK employment law aspects of its acquisition of ACTIA Power.

The 2024 edition of Chambers UK states: ‘Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors is noted for its non-contentious employment expertise and is frequently sought after to advise on transactions and TUPE transfers as well as changes to terms and conditions and policies and procedures. The team offers additional capabilities assisting with claims of discrimination and unfair dismissal as well as redundancy processes. The employment team is based across Telford and Hereford.

Strengths

“Fantastic human approach to employer difficulties with full support and advice given.”

“Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors always provide sound, pragmatic advice.”

“The Lanyon Bowdler team is able to handle lots of different legal fields and its ability to cross-reference to other offices is good.”

“Excellent service and extremely responsive to queries.”

“Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors have been able to simplify quite complex situations to enable us to navigate them more easily.”