Employment law solicitors for you and your business
Whether you’re an individual facing an employment dispute or a business seeking expert legal guidance, our experienced employment lawyers are here to help. Our solicitors are based in the East Midlands – with eight offices in Nottingham, Derby and Leicester – so we serve the entire region and beyond.
Employment disputes can be challenging for everyone involved.
Our dedicated team can help you navigate complex legal situations. Whenever possible, we will support you with a view to resolving employment disputes at an early stage before they become costly and time-intensive for all involved. If necessary, we will be on hand to represent you at an employment tribunal and to work with you to protect your interests.
Whatever your situation, we can give you practical, commercially-focused advice – but getting advice as soon as possible is the best way to ensure that matters are resolved to your satisfaction.
Comprehensive legal support for employers and employees
We provide tailored legal advice to both employers and employees.
With experience representing both sides of the workplace, we bring a well-rounded perspective to every case. This unique insight enables us to deliver high-quality legal advice and offer realistic guidance on the potential outcomes of your decisions.
Contact us today on 03456 465 465 to learn how we can assist you in resolving your employment law concerns, or find out more from the menus below.
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Natalie Abbott
Partner & Head of Employment
Natalie works in our Nottingham office. She is a Partner and Employment Law specialist with over 15 years’ experience representing businesses, directors and senior executives across a range of employment services including settlement agreements, discrimination, dismissals and redundancy.
Rachel Mills
Managing Associate
Rachel Mills is a Managing Associate in Rothera Bray’s Employment Law department and is based at our Derby office.
Lauren Kilbride
Associate Solicitor
Lauren Kilbride is an Associate Solicitor within Rothera Bray’s Employment Law department and is based at the firm’s Lace Market, Nottingham office.
George Cokkinos
Solicitor
George Cokkinos is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Employment department and is based at our Derby office.
Joshua Davies
Paralegal
Joshua Davies is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Employment team and is based in our Nottingham city centre office.
An employees’ guide to settlement agreements (video)
Employment lawyers George Cokkinos and Josh Davies discuss some of the common questions they’re asked by employees who have had an offer of a settlement agreement from their employer.
Unfair dismissal reform: why employers need to act before January 2027
The Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 will bring significant changes for employers from 1 January 2027, particularly when it comes to managing newer employees.
Changes to unfair dismissal rights mean businesses should be reviewing their probation, performance management and dismissal processes sooner rather than later.
How to ask for a settlement agreement
Many employees reach a point where the working relationship has broken down and staying feels impossible. In the right circumstances, you may be able to ask for a settlement agreement and negotiate a clean exit.
Is it lawful to be sacked by text message?
Being sacked by text message can feel shocking, humiliating, and unfair. Especially if it happens without warning or explanation. You might even question whether dismissal by SMS is lawful.
Employment solicitors give advice on bullying in the workplace
This video covers one of the most common questions that our Employment Law solicitors are asked by employees.
The rise in Employment Tribunal claims
Employment Tribunal claims have risen sharply in recent years. This has been driven by increasing employee awareness of workplace rights, ongoing economic pressures and a rapidly evolving employment law landscape.