Employment
Burgess Okoh Saunders’s employment law experts provide tailored, practical advice to both businesses and individuals. At BOS we cover the full range of employment law matters, delivering customised guidance and support when you need it most. Building strong, trusted relationships is at the core of our service. At BOS we aim to provide clear, actionable advice that empowers confident decision-making while addressing your specific needs and priorities.
For Employers
With a deep understanding of workplace dynamics, business cultures, and organisational goals, we act as an extension of your HR and leadership teams. Our services for employers include but are not limited to:
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- Creating employment contracts and workplace policies
- Drafting tailored Staff Handbooks
- Guidance on recruitment processes
- Day-to-day support on employee relations, including grievances, dismissals, disciplinaries, and whistleblowing cases
- Managing large-scale workplace investigations
- Supporting redundancy processes for businesses of all sizes
- Advising on TUPE transfers and organizational restructures
- Representing clients in Employment Tribunal and High Court cases involving unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and other disputes
Here are our charges for representing you with Employment Law services.
Level of Experience | Hourly Rate (plus VAT at 20%) |
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Partners | £500.00 per hour |
Solicitors | £375.00 per hour |
Trainee Solicitors/Paralegals | £175.00 per hour |
VAT and Disbursements: Our fees and most disbursements are subject to VAT at the current rate of 20%. If you currently reside outside of the UK, you will not be charged VAT on our legal fees.
Employment Law Services We Provide
Our services include:
- Contract Drafting and Review
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and service agreements to ensure compliance with UK employment law.
- Discrimination and Harassment Claims
- Advising and representing clients in cases involving workplace discrimination, harassment, and victimisation under the Equality Act 2010.
- Redundancy Management
- Assisting employers with redundancy processes, including strategy planning, consultations, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations. Supporting employees with redundancy rights and claims.
- Tribunal Representation
- Representing clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings for cases such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, breach of contract, and whistleblowing.
- Workplace Policies and Procedures
- Drafting, implementing, and reviewing workplace policies, handbooks, and procedures to foster compliance and reduce legal risks.
- Settlement Agreements
- Negotiating and drafting settlement agreements for employers and employees to resolve disputes efficiently and amicably.
- TUPE Transfers and Business Restructuring
- Advising on the legal implications of TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings) during business acquisitions, mergers, and restructures.
- Whistleblowing Claims
- Supporting clients in handling whistleblowing disclosures and defending against related claims.
- Maternity, Paternity, and Family-Related Rights
- Advising on family leave entitlements, flexible working requests, and disputes involving parental rights.

