Verdict2026
$14.2M
Jury verdict for a regional distributor in a breach-of-contract dispute with a national supplier.
Commercial Litigation
Practice area · For businesses
Employment Law
Practical, preventive advice for employers, and determined defence when a claim arrives. We help growing companies hire well, protect what they’ve built and handle hard workplace moments with care.
What we do
Advice before problems start, and a steady hand when they do.
Handbooks & policies
Employee handbooks, remote-work and leave policies written in plain language and kept current.
Restrictive covenants
Non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements built to be enforceable where you hire.
Workplace investigations
Independent, documented investigations of complaints that stand up to later scrutiny.
Hiring & separations
Offer letters, contractor classification, reductions in force and separation agreements.
Claims defence
Defence of discrimination, retaliation and wage claims before agencies and in court.
Training
Practical training for managers on hiring, feedback, accommodations and documentation.
How a matter runs
01
Listen
A first call to understand your business, the people involved and what a good outcome looks like.
02
Assess
A written assessment of risks and options, with a clear estimate of cost and timing.
03
Act
We draft, negotiate, investigate or litigate, with one partner accountable for your matter.
04
Prevent
We close with the policy or training changes that keep the same problem from returning.
Representative results
Dismissal2025
Dismissed
Full dismissal of a putative class action against a hospitality group over scheduling practices.
Employment Law
Appeal2024
Affirmed
Appellate court affirmed summary judgment for a software company in a partnership dispute.
Commercial Litigation
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Common questions
Can’t find your question? Ask us directly.
Do you represent employees as well as employers?
Our employment practice represents employers. If you are an employee, we are happy to refer you to lawyers who represent individuals in workplace matters.
How are employment matters billed?
Advisory work is usually billed hourly or on a fixed fee for defined projects such as a handbook update. Litigation is billed hourly with a written budget agreed at the start.
Can you help with employees in other states?
Yes. We advise on employees across the United States, working with trusted local counsel where a state’s law requires it.
How quickly can you start an investigation?
For urgent complaints we can usually begin interviews within two business days of being engaged.
Your team
Facing a workplace issue?
Whether it’s a policy question or a demand letter that arrived this morning, a partner will review your enquiry and reply within one business day.