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Leathes Prior’s Employment Team has long been regarded as one of the leading employment law teams in East Anglia and beyond, providing expert advice on all aspects of employment law.

Our employment lawyers acts for individuals & businesses across the UK, including a number of household name employers. The team prides itself on providing dynamic advice tailored to the specific requirements of the client, delivered promptly and in a straightforward manner. Each employer or employee is unique but the team’s decades of experience, technical expertise and commercial awareness ensures an exceptional service is provided. 

With an enviable track record in the Employment Tribunal over many years, the team represent clients fearlessly if litigation becomes necessary.

Their expertise spans all areas of contentious and non-contentious employment work for both employers and employees. To learn more, head to our Employment for Employees and Employment for Employers pages.

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What our clients say

It’s not a helpline, it’s a lifeline.

Client feedback on the employment advice helpline

My confidence in the outcome was never in doubt as you guys are great, both in the preparation and the execution. I really enjoy working with you for your professionalism and your humour, both go a long way so thanks again.

Lynda Hulme – HR Director, Fowler Welch

We honestly could not have got through the year without your help.

England and Wales Cricket Board - ECB

Dan Chapman is the best solicitor I've ever worked with. We've used him for years.

Kate Howarth - Head of People & Culture - British Horseracing Authority

Huge congrats to a man who has been a mentor, a guide, a total professional... and at times a therapist. Lawyer of the Year, hugely well deserved, Dan!

Jake Humphrey

I found myself in a hopeless employment predicament, which several law firms weren't prepared to offer help and advice. Leathes Prior took on my case with confidence and took all the pressure off my shoulders. It's unfair to name specific individuals as Leathes Prior worked as a team, from the Company Partner through to the assistants. I thank you all for the efforts and results you achieved.

Google review

When I needed expert legal advice and help with an employment issue, Dan and Harriet of Leathes Prior helped me with understanding, kindness and professionalism, dealing with and resolving the matter. I thank them with all sincerity for their excellent work.

Google review

Tia was quick, efficient, and really attentive throughout. I always felt listened to and kept informed. I’m very grateful for their help and would happily recommend them.

Client feedback

Leathes Prior treats every client and every problem individually and takes the time to listen and learn about each client in order to give relevant, practical and correct advice. The firm has a diverse client base in Norfolk that includes SMEs and national employers, as well as employees.

Legal 500

The Employment Team has an expanding reputation with Dan Chapman noted for his speed, efficiency and thoroughness and his Tribunal appearances.

Legal 500

Thank you so much for all of Hannah and Sarah’s help – “super-sonic efficient team”!! We are so grateful for everything Leathes Prior do to help us – really appreciated!

Client feedback

Dan Chapman has a stellar reputation in the county and leads a team of four in which associate and ‘extremely able advocate’ Gareth Stevens is ‘particularly good at making clients feel at ease and coming up with solutions they can understand and move forward with’. Sarah Appleton and Harriet Howes are also recommended.

Legal 500

Dan Chapman is straight to the point, prompt, professional and his advice is always relevant. The Employment Team is assertive, commercial and on top of their game and Dan Chapman is a leading individual in East Anglia.

Legal 500

Advises national clients across a wide range of employment issues, with notable experience at the Employment Tribunal.

Chambers & Partners

Just a note to thank you for your robust advice, your patience and approachable attitude which made the nasty experience of redundancies a lot easier.

Client feedback

A tremendous wealth of knowledge and experience, provides a brilliantly cohesive service and has demonstrated a capacity to undertake highly complex work.

Chambers & Partners

They are a very good firm - I highly recommend them.

Client feedback

Thank you so much for taking the time to come and deliver the workshop today. I really enjoyed it. It’s always great to have a refresher.

Client feedback

This professional and experienced team offers a level of client service that is as close to faultless as could be achieved.

Legal 500

I really do appreciate your support and advice during what has been a very unsettling and stressful time. Having you there beside me has been a massive boost in helping me to see through what seemed a pretty thick fog at times.

Client feedback

Advise national clients across a wide range of employment issues, with notable experience at the Employment Tribunal. Noted also to act for a diverse spectrum of employers, including those in the sport, education and franchising sectors.

Chambers & Partners

Leathes Prior acts for a large number of large employers across East Anglia, though it has a particularly strong presence in Norfolk. The practice led by Dan Chapman is known for its Employment Tribunal advocacy. Partner Sarah Appleton is recommended for complex TUPE and redundancy matters.

Legal 500

Leathes Prior is one of the big players in employment disputes in East Anglia. Tough fighter Dan Chapman is a household name in high-value matters. It is hard to find someone who is so capable and prepared to fight hard.

Legal 500

Thank you for all your excellent advice, negotiations for the additional amounts and particularly your kind support - very much appreciated. It was good to know, throughout that there was a professional from whom I could get the right support and feel I could trust them to treat me well. I would definitely recommend you to others.

Client feedback

The effective and efficient Dan Chapman has exceptional knowledge and business acumen. The firm’s innovative web-based employmentor service is unrivalled in its value for money.

Legal 500

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