Business Details
11 Years
experience
Employment Law Solicitors in Ashford
Established in 2015, Doswell Law has built an exceptional reputation as a specialist employment law practice serving clients across Kent. Our team combines over 20 years of City-level legal expertise with a client-centric approach to deliver tailored solutions for businesses and individuals. We provide comprehensive employment law services including tribunal representation, contract negotiations, HR consultancy, and dispute resolution. With offices in Ashford, Canterbury, and Maidstone, we offer flexible consultation options through in-person meetings, video conferencing, and telephone appointments.Our commitment to transparency is demonstrated through competitive hourly rates, fixed-fee packages, and a free initial consultation. Recognised for our expertise in both employment tribunals and workplace mediation, we maintain a 5-star rating from 160+ client reviews. Our annual retainer service provides businesses with ongoing HR support, document audits, and preferential rates to proactively manage employment matters.
Services
Employment Tribunal Representation
Settlement Agreements
HR Consultancy
Disciplinary Action Support
Discrimination Claims
Redundancy Advice
Grievance Procedures
Whistleblowing Claims
Contract Negotiations
Workplace Mediation
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of City-level employment law expertise
- Comprehensive HR consultancy and tribunal representation services
- Transparent charging with competitive hourly rates and fixed fees
- Annual retainer scheme with document audit and preferential rates
- 5-star rated by 160+ client reviews on Google and Review Solicitors
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent reputation
Highly experienced team
Transparent charging structure
Personalised legal advice
Successful tribunal outcomes
Services
Employment Tribunal Representation
We provide expert representation in employment tribunals for both businesses and individuals. Our experienced solicitors handle all stages from preliminary hearings to full merits hearings, ensuring robust legal defence and strategic negotiation. With a strong track record in resolving disputes related to unfair dismissal, discrimination, and contractual breaches, we aim to achieve favourable outcomes while minimising stress and costs for our clients.
Settlement Agreements
Our specialists advise on settlement agreements for employees and employers. We ensure fair compensation terms, legal compliance, and protection of future career interests. With expertise in negotiating enhanced payments and reference protections, we guide clients through the legal requirements while maintaining professional relationships during workplace transitions.
HR Consultancy
We offer comprehensive HR consultancy services to businesses, including policy development, disciplinary procedure implementation, and redundancy management. Our annual retainer package provides ongoing support for day-to-day employment law queries, document audits, and preferential rates for tribunal representation, helping organisations prevent costly disputes and maintain compliance.
Discrimination Claims
We specialise in handling discrimination claims related to protected characteristics including race, gender, and disability. Our approach combines thorough case preparation with strategic negotiation to address workplace inequality. We advise on evidence collection, tribunal procedures, and compensation claims while ensuring clients understand their rights under the Equality Act 2010.
Workplace Mediation
Our accredited mediators facilitate workplace dispute resolution through structured mediation processes. This service helps resolve conflicts between employees or management without tribunal proceedings. We provide neutral guidance to reach mutually acceptable solutions, preserving working relationships while addressing underlying issues in a confidential environment.
People
Henry Doswell
Principal Solicitor
With over 20 years' experience in employment law, Henry specialises in tribunal representation and workplace mediation. A former City lawyer, he provides expert legal advice to businesses and individuals across Kent, combining commercial awareness with practical solutions for complex employment disputes.
Sophie Berryman
HR Consultant
Sophie brings 20 years' HR expertise, specialising in change management and organisational development. As a Chartered CIPD member, she delivers strategic HR solutions for businesses, focusing on culture improvement, talent management, and compliance with employment regulations through our consultancy services.
Alexandra Bone
Employment Law Paralegal
Alexandra provides paralegal support with 30 years' administrative experience. Holding a Level 6 Certificate in Employment Law Practice, she assists with grievance procedures, disciplinary processes, and employment documentation, ensuring comprehensive support for both businesses and individual clients.
Questions
What employment law services do you offer for businesses?
We provide HR consultancy, tribunal defence, contract drafting, disciplinary procedure implementation, and annual retainer packages with document audits and preferential rates for ongoing support.
How can you help employees with workplace disputes?
We offer tribunal representation, grievance procedure guidance, discrimination claim support, and settlement agreement negotiations to protect employees' rights and achieve fair outcomes.
What are your charging arrangements?
We provide transparent pricing with competitive hourly rates, fixed-fee consultations, and annual retainer options. Initial discussions are free with no obligation to proceed.
Do you operate outside Ashford?
Yes, we serve clients across Kent with meeting rooms in Canterbury and Maidstone, plus remote consultations via video conferencing and telephone appointments.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our principal solicitor has 20+ years' City-level employment law experience, supported by qualified HR consultants and paralegals specialising in employment law procedures.
What client reviews say about your services?
We maintain a 5-star rating from 160+ reviews, praised for our expertise, responsiveness, and successful outcomes in employment tribunal cases and settlement negotiations.
