Employment and Immigration

Our award-winning Employment Law practice at John & Partners is known for delivering timely, practical, and cost-effective legal solutions backed by clear documentation and strategic insight.

We provide a comprehensive suite of employment services to both domestic and international employers, guiding them through every stage of the employment lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to termination and post-employment matters. Our client base spans industries such as finance, technology, retail, construction, transport, real estate, hospitality, and public sector contracting.

Our Expertise Includes:

• Employment contracts, handbooks & HR policies

• Staff benefits, incentive plans & pensions (including UK auto-enrolment)

• Redundancy & termination strategies

• Settlement agreements & severance structuring

• Discrimination, grievance & disciplinary matters

• Business immigration & right-to-work compliance

• TUPE & employment implications of mergers, acquisitions & restructurings

• Regulatory compliance (including HMRC, ACAS & Equality Act requirements)

Strategic, Commercial, Human

At John & Partners, we understand that employment matters are not just legal—they are deeply human and highly strategic. We help clients navigate the legal obligations of being an employer while supporting their commercial objectives, workforce strategies, and organisational culture.

We believe that effective HR legal management is proactive, not reactive. Our legal advice is designed to mitigate risk, support employee wellbeing, and enable business performance. We also keep our clients informed of upcoming legislative changes so they can stay ahead of compliance requirements.

Our lawyers provide industry-specific insight and guidance tailored to each client’s business model, whether they are scaling a team, entering a new market, or navigating complex workforce transitions. We help strike the right balance between attracting top talent and protecting the interests of shareholders and management.

Lifecycle Support for Employers

The employer–employee relationship follows a natural lifecycle—from hiring and onboarding to ongoing performance, promotion, and eventual exit. We guide employers through every phase, ensuring that contracts, benefits, disputes, and transitions are handled with legal precision and practical awareness.

Our team works collaboratively with Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Banking, Real Estate, Regulatory, and Commercial colleagues to provide a seamless, full-service approach. In cases of employment disputes or regulatory investigations, our Dispute Resolution team offers robust representation and strategic guidance.