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Our expertise covers

Employment Rights – Understand your entitlements based on your employment status and length of service
Disciplinary & Grievance – Support through internal processes and hearings
Contractual terms - Advising and negotiating
Employment Tribunal Claims – Full representation from claim to hearing
Redundancy Rights – Advice on consultation, selection, and settlement
Settlement Agreements – Negotiation and review of exit packages
Discrimination & Equal Pay – Protecting your rights under the Equality Act
Whistleblowing – Confidential advice on protected disclosures
TUPE – Guidance during business transfers
Restrictive Covenants – Advice on post-employment restrictions
Maternity, Paternity & Family Rights – Support for working parents
Unfair, Constructive & Wrongful Dismissal – Challenging unlawful treatment
Breach of Contract & Unlawful Deduction from Wages

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Why Choose Porter Dodson?

Recognised excellence – Ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for our expertise in Employment law.

Clear, cost-effective advice – We speak your language, not legal jargon, and tailor our guidance to your personal and business circumstances.

Joined-up legal support – Our team works seamlessly across employment, corporate commercial and litigation to protect your personal interests.

Trusted by generations – With deep roots in the community, we’ve supported families and business owners across the South West and beyond for decades.

My whole experience of all at Porter Dodson was it’s a very professional company, The staff were always helpful and attentive. I would definitely recommend to anyone in the future.

James

We just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for everything you have done for me. Your professionalism, dedication and support throughout this process has been amazing, we truly appreciate all of your hard work. Outstanding service and we wont hesitate to recommend you to anyone in need of an exceptional solicitor.

Employment Client

The team were all very friendly, gave great advice and were quick to respond to all queries. Thankyou.

Employment Client

All of the contacts, by telephone, email and in person were undertaken in a timely and professional manner. The staff, Tara and Abigail, were friendly and approachable, they were knowledgeable of the subject matter and able to advise on the possible outcomes enabling me to make an informed choice. The subject under discussion was completed in a timely manner and within the costing previously agreed.

Anita