Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert Employment Law Services in London & South East
TM Employment Law is a specialist employment law firm established in 2004, serving clients across London and the South East. Our team of experienced solicitors provides tailored legal support to employers, employees, and senior executives, addressing workplace disputes, contracts, HR compliance, and complex employment tribunal cases. Recognised in The Legal 500 and accredited with the Lexcel quality mark, we combine deep legal expertise with a client-focused approach. Our services include strategic advice on disciplinary processes, redundancy management, discrimination claims, and settlement agreements, ensuring clarity and practical solutions.With offices in London City and Tunbridge Wells, we offer accessible, responsive support through confidential consultations. Our solicitors regularly deliver training and thought leadership, maintaining membership in the Employment Lawyers Association to stay at the forefront of legal developments. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, efficiency, and ability to achieve favourable outcomes in high-stakes employment matters.
Services
Employment Tribunals
Settlement Agreements
Discrimination Cases
HR Consultancy
Business Immigration
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Specialists in employment law with decades of combined experience
- Lexcel accredited for client care and practice management
- Ranked in The Legal 500 for employment law expertise
- Responsive and accessible legal support across London and the South East
- Clear, practical advice focused on client outcomes
Associations and certifications
- The Legal 500
- Lexcel
- Law Society Excellence Award
- Employment Lawyers Association
What people say
Excellent client care
Highly efficient
Outstanding legal assistance
Professional and informative
Highly recommend
Services
Employment Tribunals
We represent businesses and individuals in employment tribunal claims involving unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and breach of contract. Our solicitors identify risks early, protect client positions, and resolve disputes with minimal disruption. Clients benefit from strategic representation in cases ranging from individual grievances to complex multi-party litigation.
Settlement Agreements
Our team reviews and negotiates settlement agreements to ensure fair terms for both employers and employees. We advise on compensation, notice pay, confidentiality clauses, and post-employment restrictions. Solicitors work to improve unfavourable terms while safeguarding client interests during executive exits or redundancy processes.
Discrimination Cases
We handle discrimination claims under the Equality Act, covering age, sex, race, disability, and maternity-related issues. Our solicitors provide guidance on building inclusive workplaces and represent clients facing allegations of unfair treatment. Services include policy development, harassment investigations, and tribunal representation for employers and employees.
HR Consultancy
Our employment law experts deliver tailored HR consultancy and training programs for managers and leadership teams. Services cover disciplinary procedures, absence management, TUPE compliance, and equality & diversity training. Solicitors provide practical guidance to reduce legal risks while maintaining productive workplace cultures across multiple industry sectors.
Business Immigration
We advise employers on Skilled Worker visas, sponsor licences, and right-to-work compliance. Our immigration specialists help businesses navigate UK visa regulations to recruit and retain international talent. Services include sponsorship management system implementation, compliance audits, and representation during Home Office inspections.
People
Alex Kiernan
Head of Employment Law
Alex Kiernan leads the employment law team with a commercial focus on restructures, compliance, and dispute resolution. He mentors the team while advising employers and executives on disciplinary processes and tribunal litigation.
Meredith Hurst
Partner & Head of Knowledge Management
Meredith Hurst oversees high-value tribunal cases and executive exits. As Head of Knowledge Management, she ensures training programs and client briefings reflect current legal best practices, particularly in regulated sectors.
Jenna Ide
Partner
Jenna Ide specialises in workplace investigations and neurodiversity inclusion. She advises employers on performance management and delivers solicitor-led training programs to enhance HR capabilities and inclusive leadership practices.
Julie Goodway
Partner
Julie Goodway focuses on whistleblowing, discrimination, and redundancy cases. Known for her strategic approach, she handles high-risk matters with sensitivity while providing practical solutions for employers and employee clients.
Questions
Can I bring a discrimination claim while still employed?
Yes, you can pursue discrimination claims without leaving your job. Our solicitors will assess your case and advise on internal resolution or legal action while protecting your position.
What if my settlement agreement terms seem unfair?
You should not sign without legal advice. We'll review all terms, explain implications, and negotiate improved conditions to ensure fair compensation and reasonable post-employment restrictions.
How do I handle a whistleblowing retaliation case?
We'll assess if your disclosure qualifies for protection, advise on evidence collection, and represent you in negotiations or tribunal claims to address unfair treatment following whistleblowing.
Can restrictive covenants prevent my new job?
Not necessarily. We'll review covenant enforceability based on duration, geography, and your role, challenging unreasonable terms that unfairly restrict your career opportunities.
What are typical costs for employment tribunal representation?
Costs depend on case complexity. We provide transparent pricing upfront, with options including fixed fees for straightforward matters and hourly rates for complex tribunal litigation.
