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Dedicated legal advisors personally assigned to help HR professionals handle employee relations cases – no matter how complex.
ESP Solicitors provides clear, commercial and solutions-focused employment law advice that helps you manage employee relations with confidence – saving you time, money, and unnecessary stress.
With years of experience supporting organisations of all sizes, our clients include large public sector bodies, FTSE-listed companies, independent schools, charities, and privately owned businesses across a wide range of industries.
As a preferred supplier for employment law on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Wider Public Sector Legal Services Panel, ESP Solicitors has consistently demonstrated excellence. We are proud to continue this commitment with our recent appointment to the successor agreement, the Public Sector Legal Services agreement (RM6240), ensuring our clients benefit from industry-leading expertise until 2026.
Unlimited legal advice
Speak to our experienced employment solicitors as often as you need, without worrying about escalating costs. This gives you the confidence to deal with workplace issues promptly and correctly.
Fixed-fee pricing
Our straightforward pricing model means no surprises. It allows for better budget control while giving you full access to expert legal support.
Experience across industries
From education to housing, finance to healthcare, our solicitors understand the specific challenges your sector faces – so our advice is always tailored and commercially focused.
Contact us now to find out how we can support your organisation.
At ESP Solicitors, we strive to be more than just legal advisors; we are your effective, commercial, trusted, and critical partner. As first-class employment lawyers, our focus is on offering solutions to whatever ER challenges you face. Explore our comprehensive advisory services tailored to meet your unique employment law needs:
From complex cases involving multiple witnesses and lengthy hearings to more straightforward one or two-day proceedings, we assist clients in defending Employment Tribunal claims. Our representation extends to the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court for appealed cases. We offer transparent fees for unfair and wrongful dismissal employment tribunal claims. View our prices.
More information about our Employment Tribunal support can be found here.
Our advisors deliver guidance via phone, emails, video, MyHRCases, live events, and webinars, offering accessible ways to transform your HR team’s capability and ensure they are legally robust.
We provide expert advice on a comprehensive range of employment law issues, including but not limited to:
At esphr, we do things differently. We combine the expertise of a traditional law firm with the speed, accessibility and commercial focus HR teams need. Our model is designed around your priorities – offering unlimited legal advice from qualified solicitors, a transparent fixed-fee structure, and practical guidance that supports confident, compliant decision-making. We don’t just advise; we partner with you to get the right result, every time.
Award-winning legal team
Our legal team has supported over 700 UK organisations, ranging from smaller companies to large FTSE 100 firms, earning accolades for making a real commercial difference.
MyHRCases platform
Swiftly escalate critical legal matters via our market-leading cloud-based ER case management platform, MyHRCases, where our legal team helps you log and manage all your cases in one, easy-to-use system.
High-quality specialist advice
Our lawyers are active members of the Law Society, Industrial Law Society and the Employment Lawyers Association.
We are ranked as specialist employment lawyers in both the Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 UK guides to law firms.
Armed with high-quality, specialist employment advice, our flexible and expert advisors provide proactive solutions, empowering you with relevant guidance and support to tackle every employee relations matter.
Crown Commercial Service Supplier
One of the firms that formed ESP Solicitors, Cater Leydon Millard, was one of 42 law firms appointed to the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Wider Public Sector Legal Services Panel (contract RM3788) from October 2018 to September 2022. We were delighted to be reappointed to the successor agreement (RM6240) until 2026. We are one of the preferred suppliers for employment law.
Download our Crown Commercial Service Supplier prospectus here.
At ESP Solicitors, we know that it is the quality of our relationships with each of our clients that makes the management of employment law issues easier and we are proud of our reputation for providing strong, high quality commercial advice.
We aim to build strong and lasting relationships by working to understand your needs and by delivering a high-quality service. This level of service extends to our experienced support staff, who work hard to get to know all our clients, understand their businesses and provide a service that meets individual requirements.
Please contact us for more information about our advice and representation services.
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Employee relations refers to the management of the relationship between employers and employees. It covers everything from handling workplace issues and performance concerns to promoting a positive working environment and ensuring legal compliance. ESP Solicitors are experts in all areas of employee relations.
Employment law shapes how HR manages almost every situation in the workplace – from recruitment and contracts, to conduct, performance, absence, grievances, disciplinaries, and dismissals. Compliance with employment law ensures that decisions are fair and consistent – helping organisations avoid risk and protect the rights of employees.
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