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Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP

Employment

UK Guide 2026 : The South


Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP

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About

Provided by Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP

The laws covering employment are some of the most complex and frequently changing laws that almost everyone has to face. Luckily we have some of the best employment law specialists on hand to help you.

So whether you are taking on your first ever member of staff, growing your business or a HR professional responsible for thousands then we can help. Our reliable advice and guidance will ensure that you are fully compliant with the law and help keep you out of a tribunal case. However, if the worst does happen and a claim is made then we can help every step of the way.

Employees & Workers

We can help you with a whole host of employment related issues including:

  • Redundancy
  • Discrimination
  • Equal pay
  • TUPE
  • Settlement agreements
  • Maternity, paternity and parental rights
  • Flexible working
  • Bringing grievances

Business owners and HR professionals

Employing people is often essential for many businesses and that can pose a number of challenges particularly around complying with the ever changing legal requirements. Sometimes problems relating to employees and workers do arise and how you deal with these problems is essential or you could find that things escalate.

Making sure that your policies, handbook and contracts are up to date and specific to your needs is the first step to ensuring that your employees know what is expected of them and what they can expect from you. Getting these professionally drafted by us is the best way of protecting your business from potential claims.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Employment - The South

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Mayo Wynne Baxter assists businesses with the full range of employment law matters, including senior departures, TUPE issues and disciplinary matters. The team is also skilled in representing employees in employment tribunal proceedings.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Mayo Wynne Baxter advised a large Sussex-based business technology and communications provider on all aspects of responding to a sensitive discrimination claim, including preliminary tribunal proceedings and settlement negotiation.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • I have no doubt in their ability to handle complex matters.

    Employment respondentUK
  • They are calm and level-headed, and exceptionally knowledgeable.

    Employment respondentUK
  • They're straight-talking and honest - they don’t just tell you what you want to hear but provide a balanced overview of the situation.

    Employment respondentUK
  • They really take the trouble to understand the issues and provide very timely and appropriate advice.

    Employment respondentUK
  • Their support with complex employee relations matters is invaluable.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 3Nicola Brown
    Band 3Nicola Brown

    Nicola Brown

    Nicola Brown specialises in employment tribunal matters including discrimination cases as well as TUPE transfers and restructuring exercises, and regularly advises on strategic employment and HR issues.

    • Nicola brings a wealth of experience and a very commercial approach to problem solving.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Nicola always offers expert, insightful and timely advice and guidance on a range of employment matters.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Nicola brings excellent legal perspectives and advice to the team so we can make informed decisions on risk and case management.

      Employment respondentUK
    • She has a very customer-centric approach.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Nicola is very knowledgeable and provides clear explanations.

      Employment respondentUK

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The South

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