Employment

“Wilsons is experienced and confident in dealing with complex matters, owing to a strong team with a diverse skill set.”

Chambers, 2026

“Wilsons has shown that it goes above and beyond to assist in very complex matters.”

Chambers, 2026

“Wilsons was very attentive and supportive, and there was excellent communication.”

Chambers, 2026

“Wilsons has a complete understanding of our business and the education sector.”

Chambers, 2026

“The team understands the education sector and therefore the issues that schools face. The team is very reactive and always provides responses and solutions tailored to fit the school environment.”

Legal 500, 2025

“Depth of knowledge and strategic thinking have been instrumental in guiding us through complex legal matters. Their ability to anticipate challenges and provide innovative solutions sets them apart. Plus their meticulous attention-to-detail and strong work ethic have consistently impressed me.”

Legal 500, 2025

“Flexible, knowledge and adaptable. Answer matters very quickly. Great on comms back and forward to us.”

Legal 500, 2025

“The employment team are extremely responsive and answer questions succinctly and helpfully.”

Legal 500, 2025

“They consistently provide professional, responsive, constructive and useful advice.”

Legal 500, 2025

“The practice is well-established and has good retention of their solicitors and associates, thereby allowing them to build relationships and ensure their clients have consistency.”

Legal 500, 2025

Working hard for HR

From the facilities team to department heads, every member of staff has a role to play in the smooth running of your school. That’s why it’s critical to react quickly and effectively to any employment problems as they arise.

Swift, sensitive solutions

Our experience working in the education sector – and beyond – means we can advise on all aspects of employment law. Whether that’s settling staff grievances swiftly or handling redundancies sensitively, our timely advice and quick intervention contains problems before they can escalate.

Our Employment Retainer gives you access to telephone advice on an annual basis. And it also triggers regular newsletters and alerts to keep you up to speed with the latest developments in employment law.


What can we help with?

•    Contracts, including School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
•    Capability and disciplinary procedures
•    Grievance procedures
•    Dismissals
•    Redundancies
•    Trade union disputes
•    Representation at employment tribunals