Redundancy & restructuring

Redundancies and restructuring cases can be driven by financial pressures, organisational change or a shift in strategy, no matter the cause, the process is all the same in that they must be handled carefully to ensure the process is fair, lawful and properly documented.

Mistakes in the redundancy process can lead to employment tribunal claims, reputational damage and significant financial cost for employers; legal assistance is therefore imperative.

Orwins legally advises employers on managing redundancies and restructuring programmes, this often includes identifying the business case for change to planning consultation and implementing the necessary documentation.

Our employment solicitors provide guidance that helps businesses manage workforce changes while remaining compliant with employment law.

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Managing organisational change with legal management

Redundancy processes often involve multiple stages, including consultation with employees, fair selection procedures and consideration of alternative roles within the organisation.

Employers must also ensure that notice periods, redundancy payments and communication with staff are handled correctly.

At Orwins, our employment solicitors work closely with businesses and HR teams to ensure restructuring processes are properly planned and implemented.