People are at the heart of every business, but when employment issues arise, they can quickly affect morale, operations and even your bottom line.

Whether you’re managing day-to-day HR compliance or facing complex Tribunal proceedings, you need trusted legal advisers who understand your business and act in your best interests.

We help employers across all sectors navigate employment law confidently and compliantly.

Practical, proactive legal support for employers

Our team combines technical expertise with commercial know-how, providing clear, jargon-free advice that supports your business goals.

We regularly advise on:

• Employment contracts, handbooks and HR policies
• Disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Redundancies, restructures and TUPE
• Discrimination and whistleblowing issues
• Employment Tribunal claims and defence
• Executive terminations and settlement agreements
• Restrictive covenants and protecting business interests
• Outsourced HR and ongoing employer support packages

Whether you need urgent advice on a live issue or a long-term strategy for managing your workforce, we’re here to help.

A partner in your business success

We don’t just react to problems – we actively help you prevent them. Our employment law specialists build close, long-term relationships with employers to deliver advice that’s proactive, practical, and aligned with your values.

We also support employers with international operations through our global network, Mackrell International, giving you access to consistent, high-quality advice across jurisdictions.

Why choose Mackrell for employment law?

• We help you manage your workforce fairly, lawfully, and with confidence.
• We give practical advice that makes sense for your business, not just the rulebook.
• For UK-based and international employers, we deliver seamless cross-border legal support.
• With nearly 200 years of legal experience, we offer insight, excellence and peace of mind.