Employment Law Solicitors for Employers in Sheffield, Derbyshire and Beyond
Running a business brings countless employment challenges. From drafting robust contracts to handling complex disciplinary issues, the team at Wake Smith provides clear, commercially focused employment law advice to employers across Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and beyond.
Supporting Employers with Workplace Law
Wake Smith’s experienced employment lawyers partner with businesses of all sizes — from local SMEs to large organisations — delivering practical solutions to protect your interests and keep operations running smoothly.
How Wake Smith Helps Employers
The team advises employers on a full range of employment law matters, including:
- Contracts of employment and staff handbooks – tailored documentation to safeguard your business.
- HR policies and procedures – clear frameworks to support management and reduce risk.
- Handling disciplinary and grievance processes – ensuring compliance and fairness.
- Managing sickness absence and performance issues.
- Redundancies and business restructuring, including collective consultation.
- TUPE advice on buying or selling a business.
- Defending employment tribunal claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination and other disputes.
- Settlement agreements to resolve employment disputes efficiently.
Employment Law Expertise Local to Sheffield
As trusted employment law solicitors based in Sheffield, Wake Smith understands the pressures faced by local businesses. The team works closely with employers not only across Sheffield and South Yorkshire, but also in Chesterfield, Derbyshire and surrounding regions.
Why Choose Wake Smith?
- A strong track record advising employers across diverse sectors.
- Proactive, commercially minded solutions to minimise disputes and avoid costly litigation.
- Clear, transparent costs so you can budget with confidence.
- Flexible support — from one-off advice to long-term HR partnerships.
Speak to Our Employment Law Team Today
Whether you need help drafting contracts, managing a redundancy process or defending a tribunal claim, Wake Smith’s employment law specialists are here to protect your business.
Contact the team today to discuss how we can support your organisation – to make an online enquiry you can contact us here, or to speak to a member of our team call 0114 266 6660.
