Business Details
37 Years
experience
Expert Employment Law Solicitors in Oxford
Steen & Co Employment Solicitors & Co Employment Solicitors specialise exclusively in employment law, providing high-quality, pragmatic advice tailored to both employers and employees. With over 35 years of combined experience, our team delivers cost-effective solutions without the overheads associated with city law firms. Our expertise spans employment tribunals, settlement agreements, boardroom disputes, and discrimination claims, particularly pregnancy-related cases. We pride ourselves on direct client engagement, ensuring all work is conducted by senior solicitors with no delegation to junior staff. Our approach combines clear, jargon-free communication with commercial astuteness, reflecting our deep understanding of employment law dynamics.The firm's reputation, built largely through personal recommendations, underscores our commitment to practical, client-focused outcomes. Simon Steen & Co Employment Solicitors & Co Employment Solicitors, the principal solicitor, brings over 30 years of dedicated employment law experience, having previously worked as an in-house lawyer and partner at a major northern firm. We serve a diverse clientele, from FTSE-listed corporations to individual employees, maintaining transparency in costs and prioritising proportionality in all matters.
Services
Employment Law Advice
Tribunal Representation
Settlement Agreements
Discrimination Claims
Termination Packages
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We specialise exclusively in employment law with over 35 years' combined experience.
- Our senior solicitors handle all cases directly without delegation to junior staff.
- We act for both employers and employees, offering balanced perspective on disputes.
- Transparent pricing structure with hourly rates starting at 285 plus VAT.
- Principal solicitor Simon Steen & Co Employment Solicitors & Co Employment Solicitors has over 30 years' dedicated employment law expertise.
Services
Employment Tribunal Representation
We represent clients in employment tribunal proceedings, offering expert advocacy for both employees and employers. Our services include case preparation, document management, and hearing representation. With principal solicitor Simon Steen & Co Employment Solicitors & Co Employment Solicitors conducting most tribunal advocacy personally, clients benefit from direct access to senior legal expertise throughout their case.
Settlement Agreements
Our specialist team advises on settlement agreement terms, fairness assessments, and negotiation. We help clients achieve optimal financial outcomes through strategic negotiations, with fees starting at 500 plus VAT. We ensure all legal requirements are met while maximising client benefits during termination processes.
Discrimination Claims
We handle all forms of workplace discrimination claims, particularly pregnancy-related cases. Our services include evidence assessment, compensation calculations, and tribunal representation. We provide clear guidance on legal rights and potential remedies for both employees and employers involved in discrimination disputes.
Termination Packages
Our solicitors specialise in negotiating executive termination packages, including severance pay, bonus claims, and share options. We ensure fair compensation while protecting clients' legal rights during exit negotiations. Our fees remain proportionate to the value of negotiated enhancements.
Employment Law Consultation
We offer comprehensive employment law advice covering contractual matters, workplace policies, and dispute resolution. Our services help businesses prevent legal issues through proactive measures like employee handbook creation and policy development, while also advising individuals on their employment rights.
People
Simon Steen
Principal Solicitor
Qualified in 1989 with over 30 years' employment law experience, Simon Steen & Co Employment Solicitors & Co Employment Solicitors is a specialist employment tribunal advocate. He previously worked as an in-house lawyer and partner at a major northern firm before establishing Steen & Co Employment Solicitors & Co Employment Solicitors.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We exclusively practice employment law, covering tribunal cases, settlement agreements, discrimination claims, and workplace disputes for both employers and employees.
How experienced are your solicitors?
Principal solicitor Simon Steen & Co Employment Solicitors & Co Employment Solicitors has over 30 years' employment law experience, with the firm collectively holding more than 35 years' specialist expertise in this field.
What are your hourly rates?
Our standard hourly rate is £285 plus VAT, with some matters charged at £300 plus VAT, as agreed at the outset of our professional relationship.
Do you handle tribunal cases for employees?
Yes, we represent employees in unfair dismissal claims with costs typically ranging from £3,000 to £12,000 plus VAT depending on case complexity.
Can you defend employers in tribunal claims?
We provide tribunal defence services for employers with costs varying from £5,000 to £50,000 plus VAT based on case duration and complexity.
