Retail employment

With experience of advising clients at every stage in the retail supply-to-customer chain, Hill Dickinson's award-winning employment team provides advice and strategic guidance on a wide range of employment law issues. These range from HR matters and tribunal claims to organisational change and business transfers.

We provide:

  • Real time advice
  • Preparation of contracts, policies and procedures
  • Claims handling including advocacy
  • Support with restructuring
  • Business protection
  • Training
  • Strategic development

The benefits

Acting for many high street retailers and related logistic businesses, we have a proven track record in delivering a high level service in a pragmatic and sensible way.

Each client has a dedicated team of qualified solicitors, available to provide instant accessibility and continuity 24/7. The size of the team allows us to service many national retail organisations when and where they want us.

Our variety of services and payment options allows clients to utilise our services in the best way to complement their business.

The solution

As experienced advocates, we regularly appear on behalf of clients in the Employment Tribunal. We also have considerable experience of dealing with cases in the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the civil courts.

We are known for our responsiveness, commerciality and pragmatism. We know our role as a legal service provider is to get our clients back to doing their own business as quickly and inexpensively as is possible.

Testimonials

“Jeff Middleton is a first class advocate who gives clear, commercial advice. He is an excellent communicator who interacts well with and is respected by all staff irrespective of position.” John Berry, Company Secretary, Iceland Foods Limited

Key contacts

Jeff Middleton
Head of Practice Group: Employment and Pensions
Jeff Middleton
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 817 7260
Email
jeff.middleton@hilldickinson.com
Andy Wright
Business Development Manager
Andy Wright
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 817 7235
Email
andy.wright@hilldickinson.com

Ranked firm in Chambers UK 2010

“Hill Dickinson’s employment team has consolidated its already ‘established and glowing reputation’... The team now includes experts in a number of specialisms including retail and logistics.”

Legal 500

"Hill Dickinson LLP provides the ‘highest level of professional legal service’. The firm has ‘strength in depth’ and ‘excellence’, and is active in the retail sector … a ‘responsive’ and ‘value-for-money’ team… clients highlight the team’s ‘clarity of thought’ and solutions-oriented approach.”