Robinson Ralph

Fee Earners

Director: Simon Robinson

Partner: David Sillitoe

Partner: Nick Wilson

Solicitor: Keeley-Joanne Hodgson

Solicitor: Daryl Smith

Senior Paralegal: Ellie Pook

Founded in July 2018, Robinson Ralph is a boutique employment law firm that takes pride in being professional but not corporate. Now in its seventh year, the firm has built a reputation for providing expert, straight-talking employment law advice to clients across a wide range of sectors - including education, transport, manufacturing, finance, insurance, retail, and the charity sector.

The firm is best known for its strategic management of complex employment tribunal claims, and for providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice on disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence, performance management, and equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I). Robinson Ralph also advises on TUPE transfers, collective redundancies, and sensitive employee relations issues, helping employers navigate workplace challenges with confidence and clarity.

Clients consistently describe the Robinson Ralph team as approachable, responsive, and refreshingly human. The firm prioritises building long-term, trusted relationships over chasing short-term wins, ensuring clients receive consistent, high-quality advice from people who genuinely care about their business and their people.

Training and prevention are at the heart of Robinson Ralph’s approach. The firm’s bespoke training sessions - covering everything from ED&I and handling difficult conversations to legal updates - are delivered in a style that’s engaging, practical, and often described as “refreshing.” Demand for training continues to grow, with bookings more than doubling in the past year.

Robinson Ralph’s proactive philosophy is reflected in its Employer Protect retainer packages, which give clients access to an employment law helpline, membership to YourHRGuide (a comprehensive HR portal), and exclusive online training sessions. These offerings are designed to make expert employment law support both accessible and affordable.

The firm also places strong emphasis on sharing knowledge. Its weekly employment law update reaches over 7,500 HR professionals, and its free webinars regularly attract 500+ attendees.

With an expanding team - including two new solicitors joining in 2025 - Robinson Ralph continues to grow in line with its core values: authenticity, integrity, and a sense of humour. The firm’s lawyers are recognised for giving clear, no-nonsense advice and for cutting through complexity without sitting on the fence.

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