Our employment law specialists are based at the firm’s Llandudno office. They are experienced in areas of employment law likely to
affect firms and businesses in this area.
They keep up to date with the seemingly constant changes in European and UK
employment law, as well as the plethora of important rulings handed down by the
most senior courts. This ensures that they are fully briefed about the
implications of those changes for your business.
They will advise you on specific problems, and however complicated the issue,
that advice will be straightforward, practical and tailored to your business’ needs and circumstances. If you need advice urgently, as is often the case, the
team will respond quickly to your enquiries so that you know where you stand as
soon as possible.
Some of the issues on which you need advice will be sensitive and it goes
without saying that our service to you will be entirely confidential.
Many employment related problems can be avoided by being aware of the employment
legislation affecting your business, by implementing correct procedures, and by
drafting accurate documents to cover most eventualities. The team can offer you
on-going guidance on a regular basis so that your business knows and
understands the implications of the various and frequent changes in employment
law.
While the team predominantly act for employers and business proprietors, they
also have considerable experience of dealing with employment tribunal claims
for employees. They have conducted numerous cases for claimants before the
employment tribunal in respect of virtually every type of claim. If you are an
employee and have any grievance or concern about your employment situation, the
team will be happy to advise and assist you.
The team are based at our Llandudno office, but they are more than happy to see
you at either our Colwyn Bay office or our Old Colwyn office if that is more
convenient for you.
Our team
Huw heads up our employment department.
He has conducted employment work on behalf of numerous companies, businesses,
and charitable organisations throughout North Wales for almost 20 years,
including large corporate bodies such as Arriva Cymru.
He has advised in the preparation of contracts of employment for staff, the
implementation of best practice systems of appraisal and review, and the
drafting of grievance and disciplinary procedures for use in the workplace.
He has also provided advice to business proprietors in respect of specific
problems relating to individual employees.
He has conducted numerous matters on behalf of clients before the employment
tribunal, which include the vast majority of cases within the employment
tribunal’s jurisdiction. This includes cases of unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal,
maternity claims, breach of contract claims, and claims for disability and
sexual discrimination. He has also dealt with a number of important cases
relating to the transfer of staff on a sale/purchase of a business.
Claire has built up a significant amount of expertise in the field of employment
law since her admission as a solicitor in 2004
She has dealt with a wide variety of matters relating to employment law, and is
particularly knowledgeable in the preparation of contract and employment
related documentation for employers. She can provide employers with helpful
advice about the implementation and conduct of appraisal schemes and other
requirements that aim to maintain a constructive relationship with employees
and minimise the chance of any employment problems resulting in an employment
tribunal claim from an employee.
In the unfortunate event of such a claim, she is also adept at the preparation
and presentation of appropriate responses on the employer’s behalf. She is also experienced in negotiation with opponents and ACAS in
order to achieve a just and equitable settlement of cases.
