Business Details
Expert Employment Law Solicitors in Oxford
Steen & Co Employment Solicitors & Co Employment Solicitors is a specialist law firm dedicated exclusively to employment law. With over 35 years of experience, we provide pragmatic, cost-effective advice tailored to both employers and employees. Our expertise spans boardroom disputes, termination packages, settlement agreements, and discrimination claims, including pregnancy-related cases. Unlike traditional firms, we handle all matters directly without delegating to junior staff, ensuring clients benefit from our solicitors' direct involvement.Our approach combines city-level legal acumen with competitive rates, serving clients from FTSE-listed corporations to individual employees. We prioritise clarity, avoiding legal jargon to deliver commercially astute solutions focused on achieving client objectives. The firm's reputation, built largely through personal recommendations, reflects our commitment to resolving complex employment law issues efficiently and effectively.
Services
Employment Law Advice
Tribunal Representation
Settlement Agreements
Termination Packages
Discrimination Claims
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in employment law.
- We act for both employers and employees, understanding all perspectives.
- Our advice is clear, jargon-free, and commercially astute.
- We are a city law firm without city-level rates.
- We specialise exclusively in employment law without delegation.
Services
Employment Law Advice
Steen & Co Employment Solicitors & Co Employment Solicitors & Co provides tailored employment law advice covering contracts, workplace disputes, and compliance. Our solicitors deliver clear, jargon-free guidance to help businesses and individuals navigate complex legal frameworks. With over 35 years of experience, we ensure solutions align with commercial realities while protecting client interests.
Tribunal Representation
We represent clients in employment tribunals for cases involving unfair dismissal, discrimination, and contractual disputes. Our solicitors handle all stages from ACAS conciliation to final hearings, offering strategic advocacy. Simon Steen & Co Employment Solicitors & Co Employment Solicitors's extensive tribunal experience ensures robust defence or prosecution of claims, with costs managed proportionately.
Settlement Agreements
Specialist advice on settlement agreements, including assessing fairness of terms and negotiating enhanced compensation. We guide clients through termination packages, ensuring legal compliance while maximising outcomes. Costs start at 500 + VAT, with transparent pricing aligned to case complexity and negotiation duration.
Discrimination Claims
Expert support for discrimination claims covering race, gender, pregnancy, and other protected characteristics. We assist employees in pursuing compensation and employers in defending allegations. Our approach combines legal precision with practical strategies to resolve cases efficiently, whether through negotiation or tribunal proceedings.
Termination Packages
Negotiation and review of termination packages to ensure fair compensation and legal protection. We advise on contractual terms, redundancy pay, and post-employment restrictions. Our clients benefit from direct solicitor involvement, avoiding delegation to junior staff while maintaining cost-effectiveness compared to city law firms.
People
Simon Steen
Solicitor
Simon Steen & Co Employment Solicitors & Co Employment Solicitors qualified as a solicitor in 1989 after five years as an in-house lawyer. He re-qualified following a career as a barrister, bringing unique advocacy experience. With over 30 years specialising in employment law, he handles tribunal cases directly and negotiates high-value settlement agreements.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We exclusively practice employment law, covering tribunal claims, settlement agreements, discrimination cases, and employment contracts for both employers and employees.
How experienced are your solicitors?
Our lead solicitor, Simon Steen & Co Employment Solicitors & Co Employment Solicitors, has over 35 years of employment law experience, including tribunal advocacy and high-level settlement negotiations since 1989.
Do you offer fixed-fee services?
Yes, we provide fixed fees for standard settlement agreement reviews starting at £500 + VAT, with transparent pricing for tribunal cases discussed upfront.
Can you handle complex discrimination claims?
We specialise in complex discrimination cases, including pregnancy-related claims, with experience in high-value tribunal cases and strategic legal representation.
Are your fees competitive compared to city firms?
We offer city-quality legal services at lower rates, avoiding excessive overheads while maintaining direct solicitor involvement without delegation to junior staff.
