Employment Litigation
Employment disputes, investigations and business protection for employers
Employment disputes are rarely “pure HR”. They often intersect with governance, reputation, regulatory sensitivity and commercial protection. Mishandled investigations and exits can create substantial litigation exposure and operational disruption.
STA Legal advises employers and boards on employment litigation, investigations and business protection enforcement, with a focus on defensible process and pragmatic resolution.
Our employment litigation expertise
Employment Tribunal strategy and defence
We advise on:
- Unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and contractual claims
- Whistleblowing detriment and dismissal claims
- Discrimination, harassment and victimisation claims
- Settlement strategy aligned to cost, reputation and operational constraints
Investigations and governance-sensitive matters
We conduct and support investigations involving:
- Whistleblowing and regulator-sensitive allegations
- Discrimination and conduct issues with reputational impact
- Privilege strategy, reporting lines and evidence control
- Board-ready findings and remediation planning
Restrictive covenants, and confidential information
We act on:
- Enforcement of post-termination restrictions and confidentiality obligations
- Urgent injunctions and springboard relief where justified
- Forensic coordination and evidence preservation
Collective issues and restructuring disputes
We advise on:
- Restructuring and consultation risk management
- TUPE-related disputes
- Industrial relations strategy where continuity matters
Contact us
Defend an employment claim or manage a threatened claim
Run an investigation with privilege and process discipline
Protect business interests following executive exits or team moves