HR Services

Practical HR Support that makes a real difference.

Talk to our Employment & HR Team.

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People are one of the greatest assets of any organisation. Building high-performing teams, maintaining a positive workplace culture and managing people effectively are essential to achieving sustainable business success. However, navigating the ever-changing world of employment and HR can be challenging, particularly for businesses that need commercially focused support which goes beyond simply identifying legal risks.

Our Employment and HR Support team provides practical, strategic and proactive advice designed to help businesses manage their people with confidence. We recognise that effective HR is not just about policies and procedures; it is about creating an environment where businesses and employees can thrive together.

As an innovative and creative law firm, we pride ourselves on providing commercial solutions that make a real difference. We take the time to understand our clients, and by working closely in partnership with them, often as part of their in-house team, we can develop tailored HR solutions that support and protect their businesses. We act for employers of all sizes across a wide range of sectors, with particular depth in healthcare, dental, social care and technology.

Whether providing day-to-day HR guidance, supporting strategic projects such as restructures, senior appointments and organisational change, or helping businesses navigate complex workforce challenges, our focus is always on delivering practical advice that adds value.

Our Specialist Services

Our Employment Team can provide comprehensive, commercially focused HR support, including:

Day-to-Day HR Advice and Support

Managing people often requires quick access to practical and reliable advice. We provide ongoing HR support to help businesses address the challenges that arise throughout the employment relationship. From handling employee queries and managing absence issues to advising on disciplinary and grievance matters, our team offers clear, pragmatic guidance that helps employers make confident decisions. We understand that no two businesses are the same, which is why our advice is tailored to reflect each client’s culture and objectives. Through responsive support and practical solutions, we help businesses manage workforce issues efficiently while minimising legal risks.

Policies, Procedures and Employee Handbooks

Clear and effective policies create consistency, support compliance and establish expectations across the workforce. We can assist businesses in drafting, reviewing and updating employee handbooks, workplace policies and HR procedures to ensure they remain legally compliant and commercially relevant. Our team develops documentation that reflects best practice, focusing on producing practical guidance that is easy to understand and implement, helping businesses manage people effectively while protecting their interests.

Performance and Employee Relations Management

Addressing performance concerns and maintaining positive employee relations are essential to future success. We can advise businesses on performance improvement processes, conduct issues, capability concerns and workplace investigations – including sensitive investigations involving senior individuals, whistleblowing and discrimination allegations. Our practical and commercially driven advice helps managers address sensitive situations fairly and consistently while protecting the business from unnecessary risk.

Recruitment and Onboarding Support

The recruitment process plays a vital role in shaping the future success of an organisation. We can support businesses with every stage of the recruitment journey, from drafting job offers and contracts of employment to advising on pre-employment checks and onboarding processes. Our team helps clients establish recruitment practices that are fair, compliant and aligned with their business values.

Organisational Change and Workforce Planning

Businesses must continually adapt to changing markets, technological developments and evolving customer expectations. We can advise organisations on workforce planning, restructures, redundancy programmes and organisational change initiatives, from small team changes through to large-scale, multi-site restructures and collective consultation exercises. Our expert lawyers work closely with clients to develop strategies that support transformation while minimising disruption and maintaining employee engagement.

HR Strategy and Leadership Support

An effective people strategy can drive performance, strengthen culture and increase competitive advantage. We work alongside business leaders and HR professionals to develop HR strategies that align with their wider organisational goals.

Our advice covers talent management, leadership development, employee wellbeing initiatives, diversity and inclusion programmes, succession planning and workforce engagement. We take the time to understand what success looks like for each client and provide tailored commercial advice and support to help them achieve it.

Retained employment & HR advice with preferable rates.

Our Acuity Counsel Service provides you with your own dedicated Employment and HR team with the ability to manage budget and costs. This enables you to get instant advice and guidance on a wide range of employment and HR related issues from a dedicated team that fully understands your business.

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Work Highlights

Our specialist Employment Team acts for businesses across a wide range of sectors, with particular depth in healthcare, dental, social care and technology, from day-to-day HR support to complex tribunal defence and employment aspects of major transactions. Here is a selection of recent work.

Lux Group

We advised Lux Group on defending Employment Tribunal proceedings, managing an internal whistleblowing review and supporting a restructure and redundancy process, alongside ongoing employment and governance matters.

Dulas Limited

We advised renewable energy company Dulas Limited on a range of employment matters including dismissals, capability procedures and disciplinaries, as well as drafting apprenticeship, secondment and consultancy agreements.

Premier Forest Products

We provided employment-focused corporate support to Premier Forest Products on the employment aspects of three acquisitions, including Decor Panel, PWIDF and North-East Sheets and Panels Ltd.

Portman Healthcare Limited

We act as an extension of Portman Healthcare’s legal team, providing full support across all people matters. This has included drafting employment contracts and associate agreements for self-employed clinicians, IR35 strategy, immigration support for international clinicians, TUPE advice following practice acquisitions, redundancy and restructuring support, and bonus scheme advice for senior executives.

Vista Retail Limited

We supported the senior management team of Vista Retail Limited in a dual employment legal counsel and HR business partnering function, including managing various inward and outward TUPE processes.

Comprehensive HR Support

We provide ongoing employment law and HR support to a number of businesses across the UK, including Sinclair Garages Limited, Bluestone Resorts Wales Limited, Tri-Wall UK Limited, Student Cribs, Rituals Cosmetics UK Limited, Cadwyn Housing Association and Portman Healthcare Limited.

Senior Executive Disputes

We advise on high-value employment disputes involving senior executives, directors and shareholders, providing strategic advice and representation across Employment Tribunal and civil court proceedings.

GDPR and Workplace Policies

We advise employers on GDPR-compliant workplace policies and procedures, helping businesses meet their data protection obligations while managing their people effectively.

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Our employment and HR lawyers are experienced in advising employers across the UK on everything from day-to-day HR support to complex tribunal defence, investigations and strategic workforce projects. Get in touch directly, we’re always happy to talk through what you need.

Chris Aldridge

Senior Partner

Employment Team Cardiff

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Banking and Finance

Funding structures, loan facilities and financial arrangements to support your transaction.

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Commercial and Technology

Contracts, IP and technology agreements that underpin the businesses you are buying or selling.

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Real Estate

Property due diligence, acquisition and disposal support for transactions with a real estate element.

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Restructuring Insolvency

Advisory support where transactions involve distressed businesses or complex debt structures.

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Start-ups

Specialist corporate legal advice for early-stage businesses navigating their first investment rounds and corporate structures.

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Need a law firm on a retainer with preferable rates?

Our Acuity Counsel Service provides you with your own dedicated team, with the ability to manage budget and costs.

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HR Services

Practical HR Support that makes a real difference.

Talk to our Employment & HR Team.

Our Specialist Services

Retained employment & HR advice with preferable rates.

Work Highlights

We advised Lux Group on defending Employment Tribunal proceedings, managing an internal whistleblowing review and supporting a restructure and redundancy process, alongside ongoing employment and governance matters.

We advised renewable energy company Dulas Limited on a range of employment matters including dismissals, capability procedures and disciplinaries, as well as drafting apprenticeship, secondment and consultancy agreements.

We provided employment-focused corporate support to Premier Forest Products on the employment aspects of three acquisitions, including Decor Panel, PWIDF and North-East Sheets and Panels Ltd.

We supported the senior management team of Vista Retail Limited in a dual employment legal counsel and HR business partnering function, including managing various inward and outward TUPE processes.

We provide ongoing employment law and HR support to a number of businesses across the UK, including Sinclair Garages Limited, Bluestone Resorts Wales Limited, Tri-Wall UK Limited, Student Cribs, Rituals Cosmetics UK Limited, Cadwyn Housing Association and Portman Healthcare Limited.

We advise on high-value employment disputes involving senior executives, directors and shareholders, providing strategic advice and representation across Employment Tribunal and civil court proceedings.

We advise employers on GDPR-compliant workplace policies and procedures, helping businesses meet their data protection obligations while managing their people effectively.

Meet the Team

Chris Aldridge

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Banking and Finance

Commercial and Technology

Real Estate

Restructuring Insolvency

Start-ups

Need a law firm on a retainer with preferable rates?

Latest Insights from Our Team.

Make sure your firm knows the new rules and guidance to help tackle non-financial misconduct (NFM).

Managing CQC Prosecution Risk: What Every Provider Should Know.

How to Build a Founders’ Agreement Without Ruining Your Friendship.

Acuity Law advises GRC shareholders on sale to Marlink.

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