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Commercially minded employment law advice for SMEs

Every business relies on its people, so when employment issues arise, it can be disruptive and costly. As an owner-managed business, you need practical, commercially minded legal advice that reduces the risk of issues arising and protects you when they do.

At Scott Bailey, our specialist employment lawyers help SMEs establish a strong legal framework for their employees and resolve workplace issues quickly and cost-effectively.

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We advise a wide range of SMEs and owner-managed businesses, including those with in-house HR teams. Whether you are an owner, director or HR professional, our specialist employment law solicitors are here to provide clear, strategic legal advice that you can trust.

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Why choose our Employment Lawyers

Always proactive. Always ready.

Our expert employment lawyers provide employers with proactive legal advice, ensuring they have the right contracts, policies and procedures in place to protect their businesses. However, even having taken precautions, employment issues can still arise. When they do, our team responds quickly, helping clients identify the fastest and most cost-effective solution.

Whether you are looking for a trusted adviser to support you long term or a reliable law firm to draft your employment contracts, policies and procedures, we are here to help.

Practical, commercially minded legal advice

Specialising in advising owner-managed SMEs, we understand the challenge small and medium-sized businesses face balancing their objectives with their budget. That is why our expert employment lawyers always focus on providing commercially minded legal advice, helping you achieve your goals without breaking the bank.

From short-term advice on resolving an issue in a compliant and cost-effective way to long-term guidance on structuring your business for success, our team of employment law experts can help you identify the best solution.

Direct access to experienced employment solicitors

Employment law can feel like a minefield sometimes, with a single misstep having potentially serious consequences. In this environment, you have to be able to trust the legal advice you are given.

Unlike larger firms, we pride ourselves on always providing clients with access to experienced employment law solicitors. When you choose Scott Bailey, you will know exactly who is advising you, giving you the confidence to make important decisions about your business. Whether you want to run something past us informally or require detailed guidance on a more complex issue, a trusted adviser is only a phone call away.

Flexible pricing. Exceptional value.

Our pricing is designed to reflect the unpredictable nature of employment, providing the flexibility and clarity SMEs need. Wherever possible, we offer fixed-fee services, including drafting contracts, handbooks, and policies. However, some employment issues cannot be planned for. Our ongoing retainers ensure our clients always have a trusted adviser on hand when issues arise.

No matter how you choose to work with us, one thing remains the same: our commitment to delivering exceptional value for our clients.

Meet Our Employment Lawyers

Ben Ironmonger

Ben is a partner at Scott Bailey LLP, heading up our company and commercial, and marine departments.

Ben advises SME business clients on corporate and commercial matters, including business sales and purchases, reorganisations, company structure arrangements, intellectual property, and commercial contracts. Ben has considerable experience in acting for private companies, property developers, employees, agents, banks and financial institutions, entrepreneurs and investors, across an array of industries.  

As well as traditional business sectors, Ben also regularly advises healthcare business clients including care home owners, pharmacists, veterinary and dental practices, and GP partnerships.

Having worked in business for a number of years prior to training as a solicitor, and having been a commercial litigator prior to making the move to corporate and commercial, Ben has developed a unique, down-to-earth and commercial approach, focusing on the key business issues and helping clients get deals done in a cost-effective manner.

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Azmi Quraishe

Azmi is our Partner in charge of Litigation and Dispute Resolution. She is a Solicitor Advocate having obtained Higher Rights of Audience since 2010, and is accredited to undertake Advocacy in the High Court as well as lower courts.  Azmi has a wide range of experience in resolving disputes both for businesses and individuals, and her practice spans a range of Civil and Commercial Litigation matters where she has represented clients often in complex cases, delivering strong results.

Azmi also sits as a Magistrate in Southampton and is the local organiser for the West Hampshire Magistrates' Mock Trials competition. Azmi has been an Associate Lecturer in law at the local university and enjoys imparting her knowledge to the next generation. 

Emily Drew, Trainee Solicitor at Scott Bailey in Lymington

Emily Drew

Emily qualified as a Solicitor in September 2024 after completing a 2 year training contract with Scott Bailey. During her training contract, Emily spent time with each legal department, and now works alongside Ben Ironmonger in the Company and Commercial and Marine departments, advising businesses and their owners on a range of corporate and commercial matters. Emily also acts for a number of individuals and businesses in marine-related matters and park home transactions.

Emily has always lived locally and studied her Law degree at the University of Winchester, she then went on to study a Masters in Law and Business Management along with completing her Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, achieving a distinction overall.

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Specialist Employment Lawyers for Employers in Hampshire

Our employment solicitors support businesses across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, and the South Coast. We are proud of our strong local reputation and long-standing relationships with many local businesses. With offices in Lymington and Lyndhurst, we are ideally positioned to advise clients throughout the region, including in Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, and the surrounding areas. If you are looking for an experienced local law firm to advise you on employment law matters, get in touch today.

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Phone: 01590 676933

Fax: 01590 679663

Email: [email protected]

Scott Bailey LLP, 63 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ZT

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