Your employment contract sets out many of the rights and obligations that shape your relationship with your employer. Whether you are considering a new role, have been asked to accept changes to your existing terms or are preparing to leave an organisation, understanding exactly what you have agreed to can help you protect your position and make informed decisions.

Our Employment & HR solicitors advise employees, directors and senior executives on employment contracts and contractual disputes. We can review and explain your terms, advise where your employer is seeking to make changes and help you understand provisions relating to pay, bonuses, notice, confidentiality, garden leave and termination.

We also provide specialist advice on restrictive covenants that may affect what you can do after leaving your employment. These can include restrictions on joining a competitor, approaching former clients or customers, recruiting former colleagues or using confidential information. Whether and to what extent a restrictive covenant can be enforced will depend upon its wording and the individual circumstances.

We can advise you at any stage of your employment, from reviewing the terms of a new role through to dealing with contractual restrictions following your departure.

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Employment contracts can contain provisions with significant consequences for your career and future opportunities. This is particularly important for senior employees, directors and individuals working in roles involving important client relationships, commercially sensitive information or specialist knowledge.

We provide clear, practical advice on what your contract means rather than simply explaining the wording. This includes considering how particular terms could affect your circumstances, future plans and negotiating position.

Where a contractual issue develops into a dispute, we can help you assess the commercial and legal risks before deciding how to respond. Where necessary, our Employment & HR lawyers can work alongside DTM Legal’s Dispute Resolution team where court proceedings or urgent enforcement action are threatened.

We provide:

• Clear explanations of complex employment contract terms
• Practical advice focused on your career and commercial objectives
• Contract reviews for employees, directors and senior executives
• Advice on proposed changes to employment terms
• Specialist guidance on restrictive covenants and post-termination obligations
• Support when negotiating new or amended contractual terms
• Strategic advice when moving to a competitor or establishing a new business
• Support where contractual enforcement or legal proceedings are threatened

Whether you are reviewing a new employment contract, dealing with changes to your existing terms or concerned about restrictions affecting your next career move, obtaining advice can give you a clearer understanding of your position before you make important decisions.

Our Employment & HR solicitors can review your contractual arrangements, explain the practical implications and help you decide how to respond. Where negotiations or a dispute arise, we can also support you in protecting your position and seeking a proportionate resolution.

To discuss your requirements, contact us by emailing employment@dtmlegal.com or calling 01244 354 800 / 0151 321 0000.