ROYTHORNES

FIXED PRICEEMPLOYMENT LAW ADVICE

Advicewhen you

need it most

The complete employment

law packageRoythornes Secure is an employment law package operatedby a top 200 law firm. It offers value for money employmentlaw advice all year round for a single fixed price.

• Three levels of protection• No worries about legal costs• Access to employment law experts

The benefits of SecureEmployment law helpline: Access to an employment lawhelpline during normal office hours - it’s ideal for quick queriesand questions. Simply call one of our team before you act and youcould find that you have avoided some very expensive mistakes.

Annual contract health check. Contracts of employmentare the bedrock of the employment relationship and it's crucialthat they are up to date and comply with the latest legislation.Our annual health check will give you the assurance that youare always using the most up to date version.

Employment e-briefings. Our employment e-briefings comestraight to your in box and keep you up to date with changesand news in employment law as they happen - an invaluablesnapshot for any employer.

A manager’s guide to employment law. Our guideprovides you with an easy reference guide to employment basics.It's the ideal desktop companion - provided in easily accessibleelectronic format.

Insurance cover. For full protection, to indemnify you againstany claims and compensation awarded against you in employmentmatters, giving your business financial peace of mind.

Health and Safety advice. Critical to all businesses, ourHealth and Safety team have years of experience in thisimportant area and will provide guidance and advice onregulations and their implementation.

You will also be joining a growing network of like-mindedemployers, and receive invitations to seminars and workshopson employment law, where you can meet our team and networkwith other businesses in the region.

Roythornes Secure makesour employment team feellike your employment team.It means we’re always on hand to help, with a real appreciationof your position, and that you can confidently ask for advice,without worrying about costs.

Unlike some similar services on the market, Secure offers aunique combination of benefits:

• It is operated by Roythornes - one of the top 200 law firms inthe UK, with 75 years’ experience in helping businesses

• You will be talking to a solicitor who will understand thebusiness issues you face – not a call centre asking ‘standard’questions, and giving ‘standard’ answers.

• Secure can also incorporate Health and Safety advice andTribunal insurance.

Secure

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How much does it cost?The cost of Roythornes Secure depends on factors includingthe number of employees, the number of locations fromwhich you work and the sector in which you operate.

Flexible payment options mean you can pay either in a lumpsum or by quarterly instalments.

To find out moreTo discover how Secure can help your business, simplycontact one of our employment law team using the detailson the next page.

They will answer any questions you may have and give youan idea of how the service could benefit your organisation.

Secure comes in three options -depending which you choose

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Access to Roythornes employment law team toanswer your questions whenever they arise

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An annual health check of your contractsand procedures

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Registration with our e-mail briefing service- giving you the employment law news as it happens

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A copy of our manager’s guide to employment law,for fast answers to common problems

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Specialist health and safety advice tailored toyour business

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Insurance cover indemnifying you against legal costs,claims and compensation awarded against you

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Roythornes is a top 200 law firmwith a strong reputation. From fouroffices we act for a wide range ofbusinesses and individuals, taking apragmatic and business focusedapproach to the challenges they face.

Services for Businesses• Agricultural property• Business rescue and insolvency• Commercial property• Corporate and commercial• Debt recovery• Dispute resolution and litigation• Employment for businesses• Environment• Social housing• Planning for business• Property development

Specialist Sectors• Agriculture• Food and Drink• Property• Charities and ecclesiastical• Renewable energy

Offices:Nottingham 0115 948 4555Spalding 01775 842 500Peterborough 01733 558 585Newmarket 01638 561320

www.roythornes.co.uk

@Roythornes

This publication is for guidance only and doesnot constitute legal advice. Roythornes Limitedis a company registered in England and Walesunder number 06611251. We are regulated bythe Solicitors Regulation Authority. Registeredoffice: Enterprise Way, Pinchbeck, SpaldingPE11 3YR. We use the word 'Partner' to referto a shareholder of the company, or anemployee or consultant with equivalent standingand qualifications. April 2015.

Our employment team brings together a group of dedicated professionals with a rangeof employment law expertise. Consisting of Partners, Solicitors and executives it ensuresthat we are able to pick the right person for the job and match our skills and experienceto client needs.

Peter BennettPeter acts principally for employers in unfair and wrongfuldismissal claims, race, sex and disability claims, equal payissues and corporate restructures. Having particularexpertise with commercial agents, Peter also deals withTUPE issues, executive severances, the drafting andenforcing of special arrangements for senior executives(including financial benefits and restrictive covenants),and drafting of terms and conditions of employment.

t: 01775 842550e: peterbennett@roythornes.co.uk

Phil CooksonPhil’s employment law expertise covers a range of areasincluding unfair and constructive dismissal claims andredundancy situations. He also deals in regulatory crimeand Health and Safety Issues. He regularly deliverstraining sessions to employers and is a well knowncommentator in the regional press on employment lawissues. Phil trained and qualified with Roythornes andbecame a partner in 2001.

t: 01775 842575e: philcookson@roythornes.co.uk

John CameronJohn qualified in 2009 and joined Roythornes in January2011. John has an employment case load that includesemployment tribunal claims for unfair dismissal, andwrongful dismissal claims. He also deals with TUPErelated issues, as well as providing advice in respect of arange of other employment disputes. John also deals withcommercial litigation cases.

t: 01775 842517e: johncameron@roythornes.co.uk

Maz DannourahMaz joined Roythornes in 2007 and completed his trainingcontract in 2010, qualifying into the firm’s litigationdepartment. Maz specialises in employment law, workingclosely with Phil Cookson advising both employers andindividuals on a wide range of employment issues. As wellas advising employers on a traditional ad hoc basis, Maz ispart of the Roythornes employment team which operatesRoythornes Secure.

t: 01775 842597e: mazdannourah@roythornes.co.uk

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