Employment contract solicitors

Legal services to help you establish a solid framework for your organisation and employees.

As an employer, setting out your stall clearly from the start is essential to managing potential issues with employees further down the line. Sound employment contracts, HR policies and procedures are intrinsic to workforce management, making it much easier to deal with issues of misconduct and poor performance when they arise.

Our specialist employment contract solicitors can take the hard work out of workplace policy reviews, helping you to establish new policies and procedures and update and maintain those already in place, so that you and your managers are fully aware of your obligations and handle interactions on issues in the correct way.

We understand that making changes to workplace policies can be difficult, particularly when there is uncertainty about what a contract actually covers. Over the years, larger and more complex organisations may have made a number of changes to policies and procedures, resulting in confusion.

With our know-how in creating robust policies and procedures and a wealth of experience representing clients through the employment tribunals and courts system, right up to the European Court of Justice, you can take advantage of our breadth of knowledge and practical insights to guide you through the process, focussing always upon the goal of practical solutions for your business.

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Nick Newman

Partner

Email Nick +44 (0)113 213 4091

About Nick:

He is skilled at advising company clients, including transport providers, haulage companies, care providers, NHS Trusts, owner managed businesses and many well-known household names, and charitable organisations, on both contentious and non-contentious matters and is praised for providing "invaluable support".

Nick regularly deals with Employment Tribunal litigation, including claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination, employment status, wages/national minimum wage, holiday pay, whistleblowing and TUPE. He has appeared in almost all of the Employment Tribunals in England and has also conducted his own advocacy in Scottish Tribunals and appeared in the Employment Appeals Tribunal.

Nick provides strategic, tactical advice on various matters such as disciplinary and grievance issues, TUPE, industrial relations, equal opportunities, redundancy processes, restrictive covenants and business protection and contractual disputes. He has advised on large scale matters such as the successful implementation of changes to terms and conditions impacting upon over a workforce of over 1,500 and other complex issues involving high-profile, media sensitive material together with the removal of Company directors.

Nick also provides bespoke client training including the delivery of in-house national training programmes.

Nick also acts for medium to high net worth individuals, including negotiating settlement agreements with payments up to approximately £500,000.

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What our clients say

Advice is provided quickly, which is important in helping me deal with dynamic employment issues.
Legal 500, 2026
I get to speak to very experienced individuals who consider not just the employment law implications, but will point out the employee relations aspect too - sometimes you don't have to take a certain course of action, but it might help manage staff in a best practice manner and avoid disgruntlement.
Legal 500, 2026
Weightmans' Employment team stands out for its exceptional breadth of knowledge and ability to provide commercially astute, forward-thinking advice. What makes them unique is their ability to combine deep legal expertise with a genuine understanding of the sectors they support. As a client, you benefit from a partnership that goes beyond transactional legal support. Weightmans are proactive, strategic, and deeply collaborative.
Legal 500, 2026
The extensive knowledge of our sector is evident and there are others to call upon when we have cases that tip into other areas of law. The team have navigated us through some very complex cases, offering options which are risk assessed, enabling us to make well informed decisions.
Legal 500, 2026
We have been with this firm for many years. They offer a great service and their team feels very much like an extension of ours. Nothing is too much trouble.
Legal 500, 2026
The individuals we work with have taken the time to get to know our organisation and the individuals within it. Whilst seeking professional advice, we feel comfortable asking what we ourselves may consider to be 'stupid questions.
Legal 500, 2026
We are always asked how we are doing, both personally and professionally. The individuals that we work with give us the confidence to perform our roles and keep our organisation safe when we need to provide advice, guidance and support to those that need it.
Legal 500, 2026
They are very responsive and give pragmatic HR advice within the legislation. They engage with the case in a way which ensures that the client is getting an exemplary service. It means everybody is on the same page and reduces the angst that comes with litigation. Weightmans really add value when when we talk about how we take legislation and deploy it within our working environment.
Chambers and Partners, 2026
I've worked with the employment law team at Weightmans for many years and find them most cooperative, informative, agile and trustworthy.
Legal 500, 2026
All individuals communicate in a way you can understand.
Legal 500, 2026
We have a long standing relationship with Weightmans which is testimony in itself. The team take the time to get to know your business and the personality and approach of your business so can tailor their guidance accordingly. Whichever member of the team you speak to, you get exceptional service.
Legal 500, 2026
Weightmans gives detailed and careful advice in addition to being responsive and quick to address the issues. The team has excellent knowledge and technical skill to deal with complex matters.
Chambers and Partners, 2026
Weightmans offers an excellent team of advisers with a range of specialisms.
Chambers and Partners, 2026
Without exception, all members of Weightmans' team have good knowledge of the cases, been available, able to provide outstanding advice that is disseminated into easy to understand vocabulary and written materials and have worked as part of our extended team.
Legal 500 2026
Weightmans have taken time to understand our business and the market we operate within. They have given us practical advice to help us navigate our challenges to protect the business. They just offer a first-class service.
Legal 500 2026
It's always a great response from them. They are our go-to partner when we most need help and advice.
Legal 500 2026
Weightmans have the ability to break down difficult and precarious situations into steps that are clear to follow. The timeliness of their responses is welcome too.
Legal 500 2026
Weightmans have the ability to grasp the key critical issues and provide pragmatic advice. They've had a continued success rate in terms of positive outcomes.
Chambers & Partners 2026
Weightmans' ability to navigate complex legal matters while maintaining a solutions-oriented mindset sets them apart.Weightmans' lawyers stand out due to their deep expertise, proactive approach and commitment to excellence.Weightmans has provided calm and measured advice in a timely manner, which has helped the company to handle potentially difficult situations and achieve successful resolutions.With Weightmans we have always been provided with timely and well-considered advice, even when dealing with urgent or complex matters.
Chambers & Partners 2026
Weightmans are well versed in all employment law matters and I personally find that they quickly get up to speed with current issues and offer a number of resolves and understand how the client will want to resolve the issue, whilst also explaining limitations on any expected resolves which may fall outside the scope of employment law.
Legal 500 2026
A strong, capable and professional team who are quickly able to respond to the needs of clients. They have an excellent understanding of the needs of businesses and are very effective.
Legal 500 2026
Highly effective equal pay team covering trade union issues and collective action.
Legal 500 2025
I've worked with Weightmans for many years now, and I have always found they provide an excellent service. Professional, commercial, responsive and friendly.
Legal 500 2025
The employment team is incredibly knowledgeable, providing expert guidance and advice on all issues. The team is responsive to immediate requests for assistance and is thorough in its preparation and advice. The customer service is excellent.
Legal 500 2025
The team are really supportive and helpful. They work closely together and will pick up each other's cases where needed. .All of the team are very approachable, down to earth and provide advice that is clear and understandable and considering of the business implications.
Legal 500 2025
Organised and person-centred approach. In my experience, this has been consistent with everyone I've met at Weightmans. The knowledge and expertise of the solicitors and how legislation is interpreted is always well explained both verbally and in written correspondence.
Legal 500 2025
I cannot stress enough how the culture at Weightmans appears consistent throughout every interaction, and this really stands out. In particular, people are so polite, approachable, easy to talk to, and always give the best advice, guidance and due care and attention. Advice is always thorough and clear yet detailed enough to understand what is being explained in full context, which is always appreciated.
Legal 500 2025
The team really collaborate, helping us work through the problem before looking at the solution. They always seem to be one step ahead of us in our sector, which is a delight. They bring insight proactively from legal or regulatory changes that we should be considering, specifically as a growing business.
Legal 500 2025
Weightmans has excellent depth in its team, with knowledge and professionalism at the highest level. I have always found them to be very responsive.
Chambers 2025
The firm is timely and professional, and able to explain complex points in simple language. Weightmans is excellent at setting timescales and sticking to them without compromising quality of service.
Chambers 2025
Weightmans has clear commercial understanding and a good ability to provide business-oriented advice.
Chambers 2025
The team has always proved reliable and able to handle enquiries within the timeframes required of the situation. For enquiries of a more complex nature, the response is extremely quick and thorough.
Chambers 2025
The team's approach is practical and it is sensitive when asked to be. Its language is direct and clear and is our go-to for all issues.
Chambers 2025
Their client service is great, the level of advice is great and they are honest with us as clients. They give good and bad news to allow us to make an informed opinion to do the right thing.
Chambers 2025
The team are very experienced and confident in their delivery. I have been impressed with how responsive they are, and where they can't come back to you there is always someone else available.
Chambers 2025
Cases have been handled confidently and efficiently with full appreciation of their sensitive nature. The team are very competent and have a broad understanding of all aspects of employment law.
Chambers 2025
Weightmans has a proven track record with high risk cases.
Chambers 2025
Weightmans responsiveness is excellent, as are its service levels.
Chambers 2025
Weightmans is extremely pragmatic and practical.
Chambers 2025
Weightmans' team is multi-disciplined and there is always a specialist in any field whose support can be drawn upon.
Chambers 2025
Weightmans breakdowns complicated matters into understandable implications and weigh up the benefits and risks of various routes forward.
Chambers 2025
Weightmans provides pragmatic advice with a strong understanding of the specific challenges facing the sector.
Chambers 2025
It is a professional team with years of experience. They have the knowledge and skills to handle complex and sophisticated matters.
Legal 500 2026
Expertise at varying levels is always there to support the resolution of an issue in an appropriate and approachable manner.
Chambers 2025