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Team Services
One of a business’s most valued assets is its people. Management of people, however, can be one of the most challenging aspects of an organisation. This is particularly so in the ever-changing landscape of employment law in the UK. We work with you to understand the drivers and culture of your business, providing pragmatic, commercial advice to help you achieve your desired result and manage your staff according to your lawful responsibilities.
We provide advice on the following aspects of employment law:
- Contracts, terms and conditions, handbooks;
- Directors’ Service Agreements;
- Grievance, disciplinary, capability, discrimination;
- Wrongful or unfair dismissal
- Working Time;
- Reorganisation and redundancy;
- TUPE – Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment);
- Termination packages and Settlement Agreements;
- Post -termination restrictions, confidential information;
- Tribunals and County /High Court representation.
One of a business’s most valued assets is its people. Despite this, issues arise where you may need advice and representation. At Paddle & Cocks, we have experienced employment lawyers who have acted for employees for many years who will help you to achieve your desired result.
We provide employee clients with a wealth of experience in employment law, such as:
- Settlement agreements;
- Protected conversations;
- Grievance, disciplinary and capability;
- Wrongful and unfair dismissal
- Reorganisation and redundancy;
- TUPE;
- Whistleblowing;
- Post-termination restrictions, confidential information;
- Date subject access requests;
- Flexible working;
- Bonus disputes;
- Age discrimination;
- Disability discrimination;
- Gender reassignment discrimination;
- Marriage and civil partnership discrimination;
- Pregnancy and maternity discrimination;
- Race discrimination;
- Religion or belief discrimination;
- Sex discrimination;
- Sexual orientation discrimination;
- Representation in employment tribunals, the Employment Appeal Tribunal, county courts, the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court
Awards and Recognition
The Legal 500- Leading Firm 2024
'Paddle & Cocks LLP fields a dedicated team which is well placed to assist clients with a range of employment issues. Verona Cocks heads up the practice. Other notable team members include Marc Jones and Rachel Bateman; the former regularly handles employment tribunal work, while the latter’s practice spans both contentious and non-contentious mandates.' ‘Helpful. Always have someone who is an expert in the field.’ Legal 500 2024 Ed.
The Legal 500- Leading Firm 2022
'Locally based but nationally focused, Paddle & Cocks LLP offers an agile employment service to a growing South West client base.' 'In addition to standard HR support and advice to local businesses and tech companies, it has a growing practice representing senior executives in company exits. Verona Cocks leads the practice from Truro, focusing on the firm’s commercial client base.' Legal 500 2022 Ed.