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DPH Legal Employment Solicitors in Reading. For expert employment law advice, please visit https://www.dphlegal.com

DPH Legal is an expert employment law firm whose Head Office is based in Reading. We act for employers and individuals in Reading, London, Oxford, High Wycombe, Swindon and Bristol and throughout the UK in relation to the full range of employment law issues. All of the specialist solicitors at DPH Legal act for both employers and employees providing the full range of employment law advice. We specialise in advising employers and employees on Settlement Agreements, unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination and Employment Tribunal cases. The firm's clients are based in Reading and throughout the UK and have included professional football and rugby clubs. The firm has acted both for and against Formula 1 racing teams, as well as providing employment advice to the world’s second largest food manufacturer and world-renowned private schools and universities. We frequently advise employers and senior executives on exit packages, in the form of settlement agreements tribunal litigation and the enforceability of restrictive covenants. The Legal 500, the market leading directory for lawyers, has the following to say about the firm's managing partner:-

“David Harris rates for his sound mind, concise language and ability to work well with clients to provide a solution”.

12/10/2026

Najia advises employers and employees on a wide range of employment issues, including unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, disciplinary and grievance issues, and claims at the Employment Tribunal. She also has extensive experience in preparing and advising on settlement agreements, employm...

The Government has announced plans to reform non-compete clauses in employment contracts, aiming to improve recruitment,...
12/10/2026

The Government has announced plans to reform non-compete clauses in employment contracts, aiming to improve recruitment, job mobility and business growth. However, the proposed changes are not yet in force, and important details remain to be confirmed.

In our latest DPH Legal Briefing Note, we examine the proposed reforms, the options under consideration and what employers should be doing now. We explain why existing non-compete clauses should not be assumed to be invalid and why businesses should review their wider contractual protections, including confidentiality provisions, client restrictions and garden leave arrangements.

Understanding the potential impact of these changes will help employers prepare and ensure their legitimate business interests remain protected.

Read our briefing note to find out more.

https://mailchi.mp/dphlegal/dph-legal-briefing-note-october-12-2026-17306709

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Najia advises employers and employees on a wide range of employment issues, including unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, disciplinary and grievance issues, and claims at the Employment Tribunal. She also has extensive experience in preparing and advising on settlement agreements, employm...

07/10/2026

What happens if you decide not to sign a settlement agreement?

You are not required to accept the terms offered by your employer, and refusing to sign does not automatically mean that you will lose your job. However, it is important to understand what may happen next before deciding whether to accept, reject or negotiate the proposed agreement.

Depending on the circumstances, your employer may continue with a disciplinary, performance, capability or redundancy process, which could potentially lead to dismissal. Alternatively, they may make a different offer or take no further action.

Our latest article explains what can happen if you do not sign a settlement agreement, including your options for negotiation and the key factors to consider before making a decision.

You can find it here:

https://www.settlementagreements.co.uk/what-happens-if-you-dont-sign-a-settlement-agreement-2/

05/10/2026
As of 1 October 2026, the statutory time limit for bringing most employment tribunal claims has increased from three mon...
05/10/2026

As of 1 October 2026, the statutory time limit for bringing most employment tribunal claims has increased from three months to six months under the Employment Rights Act 2025.

This key change doubles the potential window of legal exposure for employers, making proactive risk management more essential than ever.

Read our latest Employment Law Briefing Note to learn more about the practical steps employers should take now to stay compliant and prepared.

You can find it here:

https://mailchi.mp/dphlegal/dph-legal-briefing-note-october-2026-17306502

30/09/2026

Discover the essential clauses every settlement agreement should include to protect your interests and ensure a fair, enforceable resolution.

23/09/2026

Helen Kidd recently joined DPH Legal as an Employment Solicitor, and we are delighted to have her as part of the team!

With more than two decades of legal practice, Helen has operated extensively throughout the public and private sectors, delivering high-level counsel to organisations of every scale as well as individual claimants. Her comprehensive range of experience spans the full spectrum of workforce issues, including organisational restructuring, disciplinary procedures, ill-health capability, performance management, and equality law compliance.

Skilled in drafting and implementing robust workplace frameworks, Helen’s track record includes partnering with large public sector bodies, notably a metropolitan council of over 14,000 employees.

Helen provides employers with straightforward and practical advice that balances legal protection with commercial reality, tailoring her approach to the particular circumstances and risk profile of each organisation.

In addition to providing expert legal support to employers, she is adept at guiding individual clients through workplace grievances and settlement negotiations, offering rigorous merit assessments and realistic valuations to ensure clear expectations from the outset.

Helen is a strategic, approachable and effective communicator who recognises that employment issues can often be stressful for those involved. Her advice is centred on each client’s instructions, circumstances and, most importantly, what they are seeking to achieve.

Helen is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and the Law Society.

Feel free to contact Helen if you need legal advice about an employment issue in your workplace. You can find her contact details on our website:

https://dphlegal.com/our-team/

The upcoming October 2026 employment law reforms present both compliance challenges and strategic opportunities for UK e...
22/09/2026

The upcoming October 2026 employment law reforms present both compliance challenges and strategic opportunities for UK employers. Key changes will require immediate review across your HR policies and operational procedures.

From extended Employment Tribunal time limits and updated Right to Work rules to enhanced duties around preventing workplace harassment and new trade union regulations, the scope of these reforms requires proactive attention.

Early preparation will help employers identify potential gaps, brief managers and HR teams, and make any necessary changes before the relevant commencement dates.

In our latest DPH Legal Briefing Note, we summarise the key October 2026 reforms and highlight the practical steps employers should consider taking now.

Click the link below to read the full Briefing Note.

https://mailchi.mp/dphlegal/dph-legal-briefing-note-september-2026-17306053

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