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Employment Law Advice For Employers

Employment problems can be stressful, time-consuming, disruptive and expensive. Employment law is constantly evolving, so you need a solicitor who can work with you to identify possible risks and problems before they arise.

We understand that you need guidance that is practical and commercial, which is why we work hard to ensure our employment law advice for employers is tailored to the needs of your business, fully reflects the commerciality of the situation, and is free from jargon.

Get in touch with the employment law team today on 0161 930 5117, e-mail employmentteam@gorvins.com or complete our online form to speak to an employment law solicitor on issues you may be experiencing in your business.

Employment law advice for employers: our approach

Our experienced Employment Lawyers advise clients both locally and nationally, from SMEs to large corporations. As an HR Manager or Business Owner, we appreciate that time is of the essence and we aim to deal with your issue quickly and without hassle, all whilst also keeping costs to a minimum.

We provide expert advice and assistance across the full range of employment issues, at every stage of an employment relationship:

  • Recruitment support
  • Employment contracts & service agreements
  • Staff handbooks, policies, and procedures
  • Grievances
  • Flexible working
  • Family-friendly rights
  • Absence management conduct and capability
  • Managing redundancies
  • TUPE transfers & corporate restructures
  • Business protection, confidentiality, and restrictive covenants
  • Defending employment tribunal claims
  • In-house training
  • Bulk Settlement Agreements
  • HR Support Service

How Can Gorvins Help?

Our experienced employment law solicitors will handle all your legal issues as quickly and efficiently as possible, allowing you to concentrate on what is most important: running your business.

If you need assistance with any employment law-related issue, contact Gorvins Solicitors on 0161 930 5117, e-mail us at employmentteam@gorvins.com or fill in our online enquiry form.

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I worked Amanda Isherwood to negotiate a redundancy settlement. She was fast, thorough and provided wise advice and excellent negotiation on my behalf.

Richard

Trustpilot March 2024

I worked Amanda Isherwood to negotiate a redundancy settlement. She was fast, thorough and provided wise advice and excellent negotiation on my behalf.

Excellent, prompt service. Really positive experience. Highly recommend

Marilyn

Trustpilot March 2024

Excellent, prompt service. Really positive experience. Highly recommend

Fantastic service from Natalia. Extremely helpful with any issues I encountered, she went above and beyond. Would highly recommend their service

Craig

Trustpilot March 2024

Fantastic service from Natalia. Extremely helpful with any issues I encountered, she went above and beyond. Would highly recommend their service

I have used Gorvins previously and needed their assistance for a 2nd time. Fast, efficient and incredibly detailed information was received. This helped me remedy the problem I had encountered. Can't recommend this firm enough. The complete service a... Read more

David

Trustpilot January 2024

I have used Gorvins previously and needed their assistance for a 2nd time. Fast, efficient and incredibly detailed information was received. This helped me remedy the problem I had encountered. Can't recommend this firm enough. The complete service and knowledgeable to the point from all involved (Amanda and Lea).

Exceptional Support and Attention from David Rogers at Gorvins Solicitors. I had the pleasure of working with David Rogers at Gorvins Solicitors, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for his outstanding support and attentiveness throughout ... Read more

Sophie M

Trustpilot 2023

Exceptional Support and Attention from David Rogers at Gorvins Solicitors. I had the pleasure of working with David Rogers at Gorvins Solicitors, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for his outstanding support and attentiveness throughout my case. From the beginning, David's dedication to my legal matters was truly exceptional. He always made himself available to address my questions and concerns promptly. It's evident that he goes above and beyond for his clients, making you feel like a priority. I wholeheartedly recommend David Rogers and the team at Gorvins Solicitors to anyone seeking legal services. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to their clients are unparalleled, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome and smoothness of my case. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Secretary Lea Mansfield, whose help and fast responses greatly contributed to the smooth handling of my case. Her efficiency, professionalism and her assistance was invaluable throughout the process. Thank you, David and Lea at the Gorvins team for your exceptional service and support!

David Rogers provided first class advice and support as he helped me deal with my redundancy application. I recommend his services without any reservations. Totally professional and easy to work with. Thank you,

Gerard Hayes

October 2023

David Rogers provided first class advice and support as he helped me deal with my redundancy application. I recommend his services without any reservations. Totally professional and easy to work with. Thank you,

Amanda Isherwood stands out as a very competent and caring solicitor doing her utmost to assist her clients. She is an excellent employment lawyer.

Legal 500 2024
Amanda Isherwood stands out as a very competent and caring solicitor doing her utmost to assist her clients. She is an excellent employment lawyer.

I find that Amanda Isherwood in particular is very caring and client oriented and will go the extra mile to help them.

Legal 500 2024
I find that Amanda Isherwood in particular is very caring and client oriented and will go the extra mile to help them.

Level-headedness in advice given. Kept expectations real and understood the issues surrounding the employment issues.

Legal 500 2024
Level-headedness in advice given. Kept expectations real and understood the issues surrounding the employment issues.

Very quick to respond to initial enquiry and honest interpretation of the situation. Excellent use of audio/video conferencing tools which helped progress things quickly.

Legal 500 2024
Very quick to respond to initial enquiry and honest interpretation of the situation. Excellent use of audio/video conferencing tools which helped progress things quickly.

Solicitor David Rodgers was excellent all throughout the negotiation process of a settlement agreement he was dealing with on my behalf. He provided me with the right guidance and intel to make the correct decisions. The negotiations were challenging... Read more

Legal 500 2024
Solicitor David Rodgers was excellent all throughout the negotiation process of a settlement agreement he was dealing with on my behalf. He provided me with the right guidance and intel to make the correct decisions. The negotiations were challenging as my employers were based in Belgium but David dealt with the communications professionally in a concise and clear manner with solid evidence to back up the case.

Gorvins is a well recognised firm in the North West and I personally selected them based on recommendation from friends. They are large in nature but provides a service that is very personalised to you. From the first enquiry right to the end of the ... Read more

Legal 500 2024
Gorvins is a well recognised firm in the North West and I personally selected them based on recommendation from friends. They are large in nature but provides a service that is very personalised to you. From the first enquiry right to the end of the service they provided all members of the Gorvins team I interacted with were very pleasant, approachable in nature and professional in their communication and efficient in their process

Amanda was incredibly helpful in assisting me with my contractual issue. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't have had the outcome that I did. She was extremely reliable and I would HIGHLY recommend. Thanks again!

Client

29th September 2023

Amanda was incredibly helpful in assisting me with my contractual issue. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't have had the outcome that I did. She was extremely reliable and I would HIGHLY recommend. Thanks again!

Gorvins supported me through a voluntary redundancy - they got back to me very quickly, were extremely responsive, and did a fantastic job of making sure I fully understood the agreement and any implications. I would recommend them to anyone - superb... Read more

Client

27th September 2023

Gorvins supported me through a voluntary redundancy - they got back to me very quickly, were extremely responsive, and did a fantastic job of making sure I fully understood the agreement and any implications. I would recommend them to anyone - superb company

Employment Law 5* service. I have recently needed expert advice and guidance, of an employment law solicitor, and I'm so glad that I contacted Gorvins. I was greeted very warmly, and professionally, by the legal secretary Lea. within 5 minutes of ex... Read more

Client

13th September 2023

Employment Law 5* service. I have recently needed expert advice and guidance, of an employment law solicitor, and I'm so glad that I contacted Gorvins. I was greeted very warmly, and professionally, by the legal secretary Lea. within 5 minutes of explaining my predicament, I was appointed a solicitor. I'd like to say, that I continued to receive 5*service from that moment on. Natalia Frize took my case on, and explained everything to me in layman's terms. My case will be closed within 10 days of contacting Gorvins. I would ask Natalia to represent me again, if needed, in a heartbeat. Should you need an Employment Law Solicitor, I whole heartedly, recommend that you give them a call.

Redundancy pay Outstanding experience after such a worrying time I thought everything was done so professionally and would most definitely recommend your services

Client

12th June 2023

Redundancy pay Outstanding experience after such a worrying time I thought everything was done so professionally and would most definitely recommend your services

Employment tribunal help I was referred to David Rogers at Gorvins when I was stuck for someone to go over my paperwork for my preliminary hearing. I had already paid another law firm quite a bit of money, but the judge contradicted everything that ... Read more

Client

8th June 2023

Employment tribunal help I was referred to David Rogers at Gorvins when I was stuck for someone to go over my paperwork for my preliminary hearing. I had already paid another law firm quite a bit of money, but the judge contradicted everything that this lawyer had advised. As a result I got in touch with David who took on my case and we managed to reach a settlement prior to the Preliminary hearing. I would highly recommend David and Gorvins as it felt like a weight had been lifted handing this to seasoned professionals and it took the stress out of the process.

Great Service. I can rely on Gorvins to be responsive, caring and always act in my best interest. I highly recommend them for a swift resolution.

Client

8th June 2023

Great Service. I can rely on Gorvins to be responsive, caring and always act in my best interest. I highly recommend them for a swift resolution.

I had an unfortunate experience when my career came to an end. Natalia Frize, an Associate Solicitor in Employment at Gorvins LLP, guided me through a variety of legal options, which ultimately led to a settlement agreement with my former employer, w... Read more

Client

5th June 2023

I had an unfortunate experience when my career came to an end. Natalia Frize, an Associate Solicitor in Employment at Gorvins LLP, guided me through a variety of legal options, which ultimately led to a settlement agreement with my former employer, which Ms Frize managed well for me.

Amazing Service! I have an unseen disability and felt that I was discriminated against at work I did everything correct and did not breach any law or policy. The way I was treated by my employer made me feel very depressed and extremely anxious and ... Read more

Client

12th May 2023

Amazing Service! I have an unseen disability and felt that I was discriminated against at work I did everything correct and did not breach any law or policy. The way I was treated by my employer made me feel very depressed and extremely anxious and I do not cope very well with any type of conflict. I really needed some legal advice; I was becoming overwhelmed and needed someone just to take over and understand that I needed to feel safe and not judged. I have no legal experience and I have never been in this position before or have I ever used a legal service. I did my research, I looked at reviews and discovered Gorvins! I was contacted by Amanda Isherwood - Senior Associate and that initial phone call I will never forget, the instant relief I was listened too, and my journey began. Amanda was patient with my fast talking, I often will go off subject and was on occasions depressed, I would make random decisions without any consultation and Amada worked around how I am as person with my unseen disability. Amanda was very professional with a good level of emotional intelligence, communicated effectively, knowledgeable, and very focused whilst making me feel valued ensuring that all costs and possible outcomes with risks were discussed and understood. I got a positive outcome for injury to feeling and have no regrets paying for the service, I will never forget the feeling of justice! I would also like to thank Lea Mansfield – Secretary who also was lovely and supportive especially dealing with my anxieties via email or phone calls. Thank you, Amanda, Gorvins have definitely made the right decision with employing you, and if you ever require and educational talk on unseen disabilities for you and your colleagues please contact me.

I recently acquired the services of Gorvins solicitors (through recommendation from friends) to help with negotiations on my redundancy settlement agreement. Solicitor David Rogers was my representative. David was excellent all throughout the negotia... Read more

Bhavna Mistry
I recently acquired the services of Gorvins solicitors (through recommendation from friends) to help with negotiations on my redundancy settlement agreement. Solicitor David Rogers was my representative. David was excellent all throughout the negotiation process, providing me with the right guidance and intel to make the correct decisions. The negotiations were challenging as my employers were based in Belgium but David dealt with the communications professionally in a concise and clear manner with solid evidence to back up the case. He was very attentive to detail and illustrated that he could adapt easily to negotiations with employers of differing work culture, language and employment law understanding. I was able to build a trusting relationship with David right from the start. He is very approachable, explained things in detail, gave you space to think about his suggestions and always got back to me in a timely manner. I would highly recommend David to any future client.

From the initial call Matthew instilled a great degree of confidence in his ability to deliver a fair compensatory award in my settlement agreement. Taking on a PLC didn't phase him in the slightest, even negotiating an increase in employer contrib... Read more

Mrs. H
From the initial call Matthew instilled a great degree of confidence in his ability to deliver a fair compensatory award in my settlement agreement. Taking on a PLC didn't phase him in the slightest, even negotiating an increase in employer contribution to ensure I wasn't left out of pocket. Matthew was responsive, diligent and tenacious in his approach whilst handling my grievances with compassion and empathy. A true professional that will go far in his field.

I would not consider using any other firm than Gorvins. I use Gorvins for all my employment needs for my business and after having dealt with other firms, no one can meet up to the level of service offered by David and the team at Gorvins. David uniq... Read more

Mr. Peter Sherliker

HR Director from Tetrad Limited

I would not consider using any other firm than Gorvins. I use Gorvins for all my employment needs for my business and after having dealt with other firms, no one can meet up to the level of service offered by David and the team at Gorvins. David uniquely combines excellent legal advice with commercial pragmatism.

I received very prompt and efficient service that met my needs exactly; thank you.

Mrs. G

Manchester

I received very prompt and efficient service that met my needs exactly; thank you.

Gorvins were extremely helpful and kind. Their advice were invaluable and clear at all times on my employment issue.

Mrs. Susan Oldham

Manchester

Gorvins were extremely helpful and kind. Their advice were invaluable and clear at all times on my employment issue.

The employment law team were excellent, approachable and had a full understanding of our situation as cancer patients and carers. They knew the answers immediately and made every effort to find out where we stood in relation to our employers. Too man... Read more

Jane Dashwood

Manchester

The employment law team were excellent, approachable and had a full understanding of our situation as cancer patients and carers. They knew the answers immediately and made every effort to find out where we stood in relation to our employers. Too many lawyers put commercial gain before clients but Gorvins didn’t; they acted in our best interests and this is why we recommend Gorvins to everyone we know.

Gorvins provided me with the help, advice and support during a very difficult time. Their friendly and professional approach was perfect for my situation. I am so pleased we found Gorvins to guide us through it.

Mr. Stephen Walker

Stockport

Gorvins provided me with the help, advice and support during a very difficult time. Their friendly and professional approach was perfect for my situation. I am so pleased we found Gorvins to guide us through it.

I have never had to instruct a lawyer before but Gorvins provided me with a truly great service. They were thoughtful, generous and calm with great advice during a stressful situation.

Mrs. Lesley Greave

Stockport

I have never had to instruct a lawyer before but Gorvins provided me with a truly great service. They were thoughtful, generous and calm with great advice during a stressful situation.

The employment team at Gorvins demonstrated excellent experience and tact in helping me with my situation. They were adept at summing up my options and offering advice about the impact those options might have.

Mr. Andrew Howgego

Bramhall

The employment team at Gorvins demonstrated excellent experience and tact in helping me with my situation. They were adept at summing up my options and offering advice about the impact those options might have.