People are the driving force behind the success of any business, and commercial organisations of all kinds are faced with addressing the various complexities associated with employment law.

Whatever your workplace challenge or employment issue may be, Prettys’ employment lawyers have the depth of expertise needed to help you find a resolution.

Employment services for businesses

Maximising the potential of your most valuable resource

Vanessa Bell

A personal and commercially-minded approach

From small and medium-sized businesses to established multinationals, Prettys offers a personalised service characterised by its clarity, flexibility and responsiveness. Our commercially-oriented approach ensures we understand the needs of modern employers, acting as a trusted partner in managing their legal affairs. Our employment lawyers are proud to have developed long-term relationships with many of our commercial partners, helping them to minimise the cost and time involved in dealing with legal challenges relating to employment.

Responsive and effective

Your ability to successfully manage your most valuable resource plays a crucial role in determining the profitability of your business, illustrating the importance of consulting the right legal expertise wherever possible. Focusing on every aspect of the workplace relationship, our team takes a broad view to ensure matters relating to employment are dealt with responsively and effectively.

Meeting your employment needs

Drawing on many years’ worth of collective expertise, Prettys offers first-rate legal advice. Our employment lawyers offer support to businesses of all sizes with regards to disputes, employee relations advice, health & safety, investigations, reorganisations, employment tribunal representation and more.

Latest news and events

Prettys’ Employment Law team host a variety of in-person and online events throughout the year keeping business owners, HR Professionals and senior management teams up to date. 

Employment law team

Matthew Cole

Partner

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Vanessa Bell

Partner

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Sheilah Cummins

Senior Associate

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Siân Llewelyn

Associate

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Aimee Riley

Solicitor

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Employment team testimonials

Employment Team

The employment group at Prettys Solicitors LLP in Ipswich is ‘accessible, supportive and pragmatic’, and clients praise its ‘exceptional legal acumen, dedication and professionalism’. Legal 500 [UK 2025]

Employment Team
Vanessa Bell

‘Vanessa Bell is very approachable, understanding, supportive and reassuring’ Legal 500 [UK 2024]

Vanessa Bell
Matthew Cole

‘Matthew Cole is brilliant. He is very responsive, understands the problem presented and always offers great solutions. Matthew is a realistic practitioner, honest and trustworthy.’ Legal 500 [UK 2024]

Matthew Cole
Employment Team

‘A fantastic team to work with; there is always someone available to assist or advise. We have a longstanding relationship.’ rnLegal 500 [UK 2024]

EMPLOYMENT TEAM
Vanessa Bell & Sheilah Cummins

‘Sheilah Cummins and Vanessa Bell are both excellent – they are knowledgeable and professional, taking the time to get to know their clients and provide an outstanding service.’ Legal 500 [UK 2024]

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Matthew Cole

‘Matthew Cole is always professional and pragmatic, offers clear guidance and reassurance which at times has been enormously encouraging from both a professional and personal perspective. He listens to my ramblings and still manages to understand my questions and our organisational needs. I trust the advice I am given.’ Legal 500 [UK 2024]

Matthew Cole
Sheilah Cummins

‘Sheilah Cummins is thorough whilst taking into consideration what client is trying to achieve. The team overall is super supportive, professional and goes above and beyond our expectations.’ Legal 500 [UK 2024]

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