Business Transfers (TUPE)

Expert Employment Law Solicitors

Our expert Employment Law Solicitors can give you the valuable guidance so you can move forward with your transaction in the right way and without legal problems.

Employee rights are one of the most important things to consider when purchasing another business or taking over part of a business such as a service contract. If you don’t you could land yourself with liabilities you don’t expect. The correct procedures around the transfer process must be followed by the current employer and the new employer.

Under TUPE, employee’s jobs are protected and the new owner of the business would have to look very carefully at whether any changes could be made to any employee’s contract. Our Employment Law experts can help you accomplish a seamless transition to avoid otherwise unnecessary liabilities.

Our team of experts can help you navigate detailed procedures and potential pitfalls that you must consider when buying or taking over a business including:

• Advising on the legal and procedural requirements,
• Advising on and assisting you with the steps and documentation required to ensure legal compliance and best practice,
• Drafting letters and scripts to ensure good communication with employees and employee representatives,
• Carrying out due diligence on employee related documentation
• Ensuring compliance with the prescribed employee liability information (ELI) requirements,
• Dealing with any employees who do not wish to transfer,
• Helping complete the transfer of employees from the ‘old’ employer to the ‘new’ employer.