Defence Sector Expertise

Specialist employment law support for organisations in the Defence sector

We have extensive experience representing organisations in the Defence sector, both public and private.

Our notable work includes:

    • Industrial action in maritime defence: Advising on proposed industrial action at key UK ports within the maritime defence sector.

 

    • Unlawful industrial action: Providing guidance on handling proposed unlawful industrial action, including the requirement for repudiation by the union and available remedies if repudiation does not occur.

 

    • Strike action and pension schemes: Advising on strike action by prospect in the form of a continuous ban on overtime and withdrawal of goodwill in protest at the closure of a defined benefit pension scheme. This includes strategies to mitigate impacts on particularly sensitive roles.

 

  • Strike action and border security: Consulting on the implications of proposed strike action coinciding with a TUC National Day of Action, including its effect on border security and the lawfulness of contingency arrangements.

What sets us apart?

Award-winning legal team

Our legal team has supported over 700 UK organisations, ranging from smaller companies to large FTSE 100 firms, earning accolades for making a real commercial difference.

MyHRCases platform

Swiftly escalate critical legal matters via our market-leading cloud-based ER case management platform, MyHRCases, where our legal team helps you log and manage all your cases in one, easy-to-use system.

High-quality specialist advice

Our lawyers are active members of the Law Society and the Employment Lawyers Association.

We are ranked as specialist employment lawyers in both the Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 UK guides to law firms.

Armed with high-quality, specialist employment law advice, our expert solicitors offer proactive solutions, empowering you with the guidance and support you need to manage every employee relations matter.

Crown Commercial Service Supplier

ESP Solicitors is proud to be one of 42 law firms appointed to the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Public Sector Legal Services Panel (contract RM6240) for General Service Provision in England and Wales. We have been selected as a preferred supplier for employment law, with this appointment extending until 2026. Previously, we were part of the Wider Public Sector Legal Services Panel (RM3788) from October 2018 to September 2022.

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At ESP Solicitors, we understand that the quality of our relationships with clients is key to effectively managing employment law issues. We take pride in our reputation for delivering strong, high-quality commercial advice.

We focus on building lasting relationships by taking the time to understand your needs and consistently delivering high-quality service. This commitment extends to our experienced support staff, who work diligently to get to know each client, understand their business, and tailor our service to meet their individual requirements.

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Personalised employment law advice

We help busy HR professionals make a real commercial difference to their organisations by offering personalised, integrated and strategic ER solutions.

Personalised employment law advice

We help busy HR professionals make a real commercial difference to their organisations by offering personalised, integrated and strategic ER solutions.

Our team of highly regarded employment law and immigration professionals is dedicated to offering bespoke advice and supporting your specific needs.

Receive unlimited, specialist employment law advice via your own dedicated legal advisory team – helping you to tackle every ER matter, no matter how complex.

We’re here to help you spend less time tackling extensive immigration legislation and more time prioritising projects to drive.

When presented with a claim against your business, it’s vital that you have access to specialist, expert advice and employment law support to help ensure the best outcome for your.

Our highly knowledgeable team has many years of experience in supporting academies, multi-academy trusts, and leading independent schools.

Our bespoke equal pay audit assesses and reports on whether employees are being compensated lawfully and if any groups are being treated more (or less) favourably.

Parties arriving at solutions through mutual agreement via the mediation process are generally more satisfied with the outcomes and tend to feel more accountable for the decisions reached.

Our lawyers bring extensive experience to workplace investigations, handling everything from disputes between colleagues.