Business Details
24 Years
experience
Specialist Employment & Immigration Law Services
Doyle Clayton is a specialist law firm with over two decades of experience providing realistic and effective legal solutions. Our practice areas include employment law, business immigration, pensions, regulatory disputes, data protection, and corporate law. We serve a diverse clientele ranging from multinational corporations to individuals, offering tailored advice that aligns with their commercial objectives. Our team of solicitors works closely with clients to anticipate legal challenges, ensuring proactive risk management and dispute resolution.Recognized by leading legal directories, we combine sector-specific expertise with a commitment to clear communication and client-centric service. Our international network supports global business needs, while our employee-owned structure reinforces our dedication to excellence and accountability.
Services
Employment Law
Business Immigration
Pensions Advice
Regulatory Disputes
Data Protection
Corporate Law
Education Sector Legal
Settlement Agreements
Employee Ownership Trusts
Startup Legal Services
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Recognized expertise in employment and immigration law by leading legal directories
- Tailored solutions for multinational corporations, SMEs, and individuals
- Proactive approach to risk management and dispute resolution
- Employee-owned structure ensuring accountability and service quality
- International network supporting cross-border legal needs
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
- Chambers & Partners
What people say
Highly rated by legal directories
Excellent client-focused approach
Proactive and thorough advice
Recognized industry expertise
Responsive and reliable service
Services
Employment Law
We provide strategic employment law advice to employers and employees on workplace disputes, contracts, and compliance. Our solicitors offer solutions for disciplinary issues, redundancies, discrimination claims, and senior executive negotiations. With sector-specific expertise across finance, technology, and education, we help businesses manage risks while protecting individual rights through settlements or litigation.
Business Immigration
Our immigration team advises businesses on sponsor licenses, skilled worker visas, and global mobility programs. We support compliance with UK immigration rules for hiring international talent, including visa applications, right-to-work checks, and Brexit-related adjustments. Services cover sponsor licence applications, EU settlement scheme guidance, and cross-border workforce planning for multinational clients.
Settlement Agreements
We specialize in negotiating settlement agreements for employers and employees during workplace exits. Our solicitors ensure legally sound terms while protecting client interests, explaining complex clauses in plain English. Services include drafting agreements, advising on tax implications, and resolving disputes over redundancies, discrimination, or contractual breaches through confidential negotiations.
Data Protection
We help organizations comply with data protection laws including GDPR and UK data regulations. Our services cover handling subject access requests, creating privacy policies, and managing data breaches. We advise on lawful data processing for HR records, customer information, and cross-border transfers, ensuring businesses avoid penalties while maintaining stakeholder trust.
Employee Ownership Trusts
We guide businesses through employee ownership trust (EOT) transactions, a tax-efficient succession model. Our solicitors support vendor exits, trust establishment, and employee shareholder arrangements. We handle due diligence, tax structuring, and compliance with HMRC requirements, ensuring smooth transitions while balancing interests of owners, employees, and stakeholders.
People
Tina Wisener
Chief Executive
Recognized as a leading UK employment lawyer, Tina Wisener specializes in workplace law and senior executive negotiations. She has extensive experience advising multinational clients on complex employment issues and corporate restructuring.
Peter De Maria
Senior Partner
Peter focuses on employment law for employers and employees, with expertise in restrictive covenants and high court litigation. He leads the City office and is recommended in legal directories for commercial dispute resolution.
Anita de Atouguia
Head of Immigration
Anita is a leading immigration expert with 20 years' experience advising businesses on sponsor licenses and global mobility. She established Doyle Clayton's immigration practice and is recognized for complex visa and compliance matters.
Declan Bradley
Partner
Declan advises startups and scaleups on employment contracts, equity incentives, and HR compliance. He provides practical legal solutions for growing businesses, with a focus on technology and recruitment sectors.
Alfreda Joubert
Partner
Alfreda is a Legal 500-listed immigration lawyer specializing in corporate and private immigration. She advises global firms on sponsorship compliance and represents individuals in complex visa and settlement applications.
Questions
What employment law services do you offer for employers?
We provide strategic advice on workplace disputes, contracts, disciplinary procedures, and compliance with UK employment regulations. Our services include HR training, redundancy management, and senior executive negotiations.
How can businesses obtain a UK sponsor licence?
We guide employers through sponsor licence applications, compliance obligations, and renewal processes. Our immigration team advises on visa categories, right-to-work checks, and Home Office audits.
Do you handle international employment law issues?
Yes, through our ELLINT network, we provide cross-border employment and immigration support for multinational clients, including global mobility programs and local law compliance.
What are settlement agreements?
Settlement agreements are legally binding contracts resolving workplace disputes. Our solicitors negotiate terms, explain implications, and ensure tax-efficient outcomes for employers and employees.
How do you support startup companies?
We offer fixed-fee packages for startup legal needs, including contracts, equity incentives, immigration compliance, and HR policies tailored to early-stage businesses.
Can you assist with GDPR compliance?
Yes, we help organizations meet data protection requirements through policy drafting, breach management, and subject access request handling across HR and customer data systems.
