Employment Contracts and Handbooks Drafted to Withstand Tribunal Scrutiny

Your employment contracts and staff handbook are the first line of defence against tribunal claims. When they are out of date, inconsistent with current legislation, or silent on the issues that most often cause disputes - grievance procedures, disciplinary steps, hybrid working, equal opportunities, restrictive covenants - you are exposed. We draft and review contracts, handbooks, and standalone policies for businesses of every size, from owner-managed companies issuing their first offer letter to national employers rolling out group-wide terms. Every document is tailored to how you actually operate, aligned with the Equality Act 2010 and current case law, and written to give you clear ground to stand on if a decision is later challenged.

Because Blackstone Employment Law acts for both employers and employees, we know precisely where poorly drafted clauses come apart under scrutiny - and we draft yours accordingly. That dual-perspective judgement, built over 26 years of specialist practice by Natasha Jones (SRA 194771) and independently recognised by the Legal 500 UK as a Leading Firm 2022, means your documents are commercially practical as well as legally sound. Our work has also been reported on by the BBC, Financial Times, Guardian, and Times, and from our Manchester and London offices we advise clients across the UK. Whether you need a full handbook refresh, bespoke director service agreements, enforceable post-termination restrictions, or a compliant set of policies covering everything from bullying and harassment to sickness absence and data protection, we deliver documents your managers can use with genuine confidence.

For a no-obligation initial discussion about reviewing or updating your contracts and handbooks, call 0330 808 0849.