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Trade Union & Collective Issues

Specialists in advising employers on trade union, collective issues, industrial relations, works council negotiations, and industrial action.

Overview

Today’s industrial relations landscape is rapidly evolving. A more connected workforce, driven by social media, and a shifting political climate are reshaping how employees organise. Proposed legislative reforms granting unions greater access to the workplace and simplifying the path to formal recognition are set to transform the field of employment law and trade unions.

With extensive experience in advising on trade union legal issues, our team is uniquely positioned to guide businesses through this changing environment. We offer strategic advice tailored to your specific risk profile and business needs so that we can deliver first-rate industrial relations support to your business.

Experience

Our lawyers are adept at handling complex and high-stakes industrial relations matters, both in the UK and internationally. We provide strategic expert advice on:

  • Trade union recognition and de-recognition
  • Industrial relations strategies and employee relations issues
  • Managing and responding to industrial action, including contingency planning and injunctions to restrain action
  • Litigation involving trade unions in the Employment Tribunal and High Court, including blacklisting claims
  • TUPE and collective redundancy consultation with recognised unions
  • European and national Works Council negotiations

Despite a decline in union membership in recent years, trade unions remain one of the most influential forces in the workplace. Our team has a deep, practical understanding of union structures, internal politics, and strategic priorities.

We take a commercially focused and pragmatic approach, ensuring our clients receive the highest quality trade union legal advice to effectively manage industrial relations in a time of ongoing change.

Key Contacts

Meet the key members of our team to discover more.

Partner

London

Partner

London

Senior Associate

London

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