Business Details
Expert Employment Law Services in Esher
Fitchett & Co & Co is a specialist employment law firm based in Esher, Surrey, with over 30 years of experience serving local, national, and international clients. We provide tailored legal solutions for both employers and employees, handling matters such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, disciplinary procedures, and TUPE regulations. Our team combines deep expertise with commercial pragmatism, offering services in both contentious and non-contentious employment law.Recognized for our high success rate in Employment Tribunals and courts, we deliver detailed case assessments and practical advice. Our clients, including major corporations and individual professionals, consistently praise our responsiveness, ethical standards, and ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable strategies.
Services
Employment Law Consultation
Disciplinary Hearings
Grievance Procedures
Redundancy Advice
Discrimination Claims
TUPE Transfers
Settlement Agreements
Restrictive Covenants
Employment Tribunal Representation
Contract Drafting
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years' experience in employment law
- Specialise exclusively in employment law matters
- Serve both employers and employees with equal expertise
- High client satisfaction rate with 10/10 recommendations
- Commercially pragmatic approach to legal solutions
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Commercially pragmatic
Outstanding expertise
Highly responsive
Ethical standards
Detailed case assessments
Services
Employment Law Consultation
Our employment law consultation service provides expert guidance on workplace rights and obligations. We advise both employers and employees on contractual matters, disciplinary procedures, and compliance with employment legislation. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of UK employment law and our ability to deliver practical, commercially viable solutions tailored to their specific circumstances.
Disciplinary Hearings
We offer comprehensive support for disciplinary hearing procedures, representing both employers and employees. Our services include case preparation, procedural guidance, and post-hearing appeals. With extensive experience in tribunal settings, we ensure fair treatment for employees while helping employers maintain legally compliant disciplinary processes that protect their business interests.
Discrimination Claims
Specialising in all forms of workplace discrimination, we handle cases involving race, gender, disability, and sexual harassment. Our team provides strategic representation in tribunal proceedings while offering preventive advice to employers. We combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of equality legislation to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.
Employment Tribunal Representation
We provide expert representation in employment tribunal cases covering unfair dismissal, redundancy disputes, and contractual conflicts. Our approach combines thorough case preparation with effective advocacy to protect client interests. With decades of tribunal experience, we deliver results-oriented legal strategies for both claimants and respondents.
TUPE Transfers
Our TUPE specialists advise on employment law implications during business sales, mergers, and acquisitions. We help employers navigate complex transfer regulations while protecting employee rights. Our services include contract restructuring, liability assessment, and dispute resolution to ensure smooth transitions that comply with current legislation.
People
Leigh Fitchett
Founder and Principal Solicitor
Leigh Fitchett & Co & Co established the firm after gaining extensive experience at major City law firms. He specialises exclusively in employment law, combining practical expertise with academic excellence from Cambridge University. His career spans three decades of advising major corporations and individual clients on complex employment matters.
Questions
What areas of employment law do you specialise in?
We specialise in unfair dismissal, discrimination claims, disciplinary procedures, TUPE transfers, settlement agreements, and employment tribunal representation for both employers and employees.
How experienced is your team in employment law?
With over 30 years' experience, our solicitors have handled thousands of employment law cases ranging from individual disputes to complex corporate matters.
Do you serve clients outside Surrey?
Yes, while based in Esher, we serve clients across London, Hampshire, Birmingham, and nationally, with some international employment law advisory capabilities.
What makes your firm different from general practice solicitors?
We're one of the few firms practicing exclusively in employment law, providing deeper expertise and more focused representation than generalist law firms.
How do you handle urgent employment law matters?
While not offering 24/7 services, we prioritise urgent cases and provide timely advice for critical employment law issues requiring immediate attention.
