Employment Law & HR
We support employers and HR teams through sensitive and high-risk workplace issues with clarity, discretion, and commercial focus.
Employment Law Specialists | Based in Cheshire | UK-Wide Service
Our Clients
Tailored employment law and HR support for organisations and HR teams facing workplace challenges.
Pragmatic support to minimise risk and protect your business through employment disputes, restructuring and day-to-day HR decisions.
Hands-on guidance with disciplinaries, grievances, investigations and day-to-day HR decisions - so you can act with confidence.
What We Do
Comprehensive legal and HR support - from day-to-day guidance to complex tribunal representation.
Defending Employment Tribunal Claims - with clear strategy and decisive action.
Clear guidance on disciplinaries, grievances, performance management and investigations - so you can act with confidence.
Drafting and updating employment documents that protect your organisation and meet current legal requirements.
Negotiating favourable terms and safeguarding your position - with discretion and commercial awareness.
Support with collective consultation, restructuring programmes and TUPE - minimising risk and ensuring compliance.
Regular HR support and practical training for managers - building internal capability and reducing external costs.
How We Work
We provide practical, strategic employment law and HR advice that protects our clients while supporting their commercial goals. Our approach is collaborative and solution-driven.
We listen closely, assess the key documentation, and gain a clear understanding of your goals and concerns before advising.
We provide commercially focused advice, delivered clearly, without unnecessary complexity.
We provide robust representation in negotiations and tribunal proceedings, focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.
We listen closely, assess the key documentation, and gain a clear understanding of your goals and concerns before advising.
We provide commercially focused advice, delivered clearly, without unnecessary complexity.
We provide robust representation in negotiations and tribunal proceedings, focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Legal Updates & Analysis
Pragmatic commentary on UK workplace legislation, tribunal developments, and practical guidance for employers and HR leaders.
With major reforms to unfair dismissal qualifying periods, flexible working, and zero-hours contracts on the horizon, here is how HR teams and business owners can prepare commercially.
A flawed investigation can undermine even the strongest disciplinary case. Learn how to scope terms of reference, handle reluctant witnesses, and maintain impartiality.
How to initiate exit discussions under Section 111A ERA 1996 safely, when 'without prejudice' applies, and how to structure commercial exit terms.
Seminars & Webinars
Join our upcoming briefings and practical workshops for business owners and HR teams across Cheshire and the UK.
An interactive morning seminar in Chester covering recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decisions, statutory reforms, and practical HR compliance strategies for 2027.
Live online workshop for HR Managers and Business Owners on handling overlapping grievances, stress-related absence during disciplinary processes, and occupational health referrals.
Common Questions
Common questions about working with us. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us.
Contact Us
Contact us to discuss your situation. We respond quickly and all enquiries are treated in strict confidence.
We understand that employment matters are often sensitive and time-critical. All enquiries are handled with complete discretion, and we aim to respond within 24 hours.
Email us
info@jamesberkin.co.ukFind us at
1 Overleigh Road, Chester, CH4 7HLServing clients nationwide
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