Employment law solicitors in Manchester

Business employment law solicitors in Manchester

Managing the day-to-day running of your business is tough enough on its own, and that can make dealing with legal proceedings particularly difficult and stressful. That’s exactly where our team can help here at Slater Heelis. As experienced Manchester employment law solicitors for employers, we work with clients of all sizes, from SMEs to large corporations, drawing on decades of experience to support and advise businesses on all aspects of employment law and related HR issues.

Whatever the nature of your issue, you can rely on us to provide practical legal advice that protects your interests, minimises risk, ensures compliance, and supports your commercial goals. 

What services do we provide? 

• Defending claims in Employment Tribunals
• Restrictive Covenants and Business Protections
• Advice on TUPE and collective redundancy exercises
• Disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Settlement agreements

Alternatively if you’re acting on your own behalf and looking for Manchester employment law solicitors for employees, we can also provide legal support with unfair dismissal, grievances, or discrimination. 

Who do we help? 

We support businesses of any size, and individuals at any level in the company hierarchy, offering tailored advice and efficient resolutions to each case. We regularly act for:

• Business owners, directors and senior decision-makers seeking strategic legal advice
• HR professionals and people managers dealing with employee relations, policies or disputes
• In-house legal teams who may require external support on employment issues or litigation
• Partnerships and LLPs managing internal change, exits or contractual issues
• Freelancers, consultants and self-employed individuals who need clarity on their rights
• Senior executives negotiating complex service agreements or settlement terms
• Employees dealing with redundancy, dismissal, discrimination, or workplace conflict

What’s more, the breadth and depth of our experience means that our team understands the nuances of the commercial challenges facing a variety of specific sectors, and enables us to produce effective legal solutions to match. We have a strong track record of producing results for clients across the following sectors:

• Retail
• Leisure
• Manufacturing
• Education
• Recruitment
• Property
• Research & Development
• Science

Why choose our employment law solicitors in Manchester?

At Slater Heelis we are proud to be one of the most established and respected firms in the North West, with over 250 years of legal heritage, and deep roots in the Manchester business community. We are recognised in legal directories such as The Legal 500, and Chambers and Partners, and our highly experienced team has a reputation for producing efficient, successful resolutions to a wide range of complex employment-related issues – as reflected in our consistently excellent reviews on platforms like ReviewSolicitors 

Crucially, we take care to provide clear, concise and reliable commercial advice with a quick turnaround. We can even provide strategic HR support for businesses, as well as ad-hoc guidance on employment matters. 

Where to find our Manchester office

You can find us at the following address:

The Apiary
86 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 2ER

We’re right in the centre of Manchester, only about a ten minute walk from Victoria train station. We’re also not too far away from the city centre Metrolink, particularly the Exchange Square and St Peter’s Square stops. If you’re planning on driving to us, there are several major car parks close to Deansgate, so you won’t struggle to find places to park. 

Our central location means that we can provide our legal services not just to the people of Manchester, but also to clients in surrounding areas of Salford, Stockport, Tameside, and the Greater Manchester area. 

Contact our employment law team today

Whether you’re an employer, employee or HR professional, our Manchester employment solicitors are here to help. We offer clear, practical guidance tailored to your needs, whether that’s establishing a firmer understanding your legal position, resolving a dispute, or preparing for future change.

To get started, you can contact us by:

• Calling us on 03330 111 3131
• Filling in our online contact form

We’ll arrange an initial conversation to discuss the background of your situation, so that we can explain the potential legal options available to you. This gives us a solid groundwork to advise on which course of action might be best suited towards achieving your ideal outcome.