Business Details
Trusted Employment & Business Law Solicitors in Cheltenham
Sherbornes Law is a legal practice established with a focus on delivering practical, client-centric solutions tailored to both employers and employees. Since our inception, we have expanded from specialist Employment Law consultants to a broader scope encompassing Commercial and Business Law, driven by a commitment to transparency, expertise, and decisive action. Our approach prioritizes understanding our clients' objectives, ensuring legal strategies align with real-world business needs. Our team combines extensive legal qualifications with firsthand experience in corporate environments, including public listed companies, enabling us to navigate complex legal landscapes with clarity and efficiency.Recognized as a leading force in Gloucestershire, our reputation for straightforward advice is reinforced by active involvement in national legal discourse, including appointments to the ACAS Board of Arbitration. We operate with a no-nonsense ethos, emphasizing proactive problem-solving and client education to empower informed decision-making, evidenced by consistent growth and testimonials from satisfied clients across diverse industries.
Services
Employment Law
Business Law
Workplace Investigations
Settlement Agreements
Commercial Law Services
Company Law Services
Debt Recovery Services
Employment Tribunal Fees
Employment Training Courses
Fixed Price Legal Advice
Highlights and features
- We prioritise your business objectives in every legal strategy.
- Our team includes former ACAS Board of Arbitration members.
- Transparent fee structures with fixed-price options available.
- No-nonsense advice from solicitors with corporate sector experience.
- Proven track record in Employment and Business Law across Gloucestershire.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
No nonsense approach
Experienced problem solvers
Guided through process
Positive outcome
Highly professional
Services
Employment Law
Our Employment Law services provide practical guidance for employers and employees across Gloucestershire. With expertise in tribunals, contractual disputes, and workplace investigations, we combine legal knowledge with commercial awareness. Our team includes former ACAS Board members, ensuring compliance with evolving employment standards while protecting client interests through clear, actionable advice tailored to specific business needs.
Business Law
Business Law services focus on delivering strategic legal support for commercial operations. We assist with mergers, acquisitions, contract negotiations, and corporate compliance, leveraging firsthand experience in small to large enterprises. Our approach eliminates legal jargon to prioritize practical outcomes, ensuring business objectives remain central to every transaction or dispute resolution process while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Workplace Investigations
Workplace Investigations are conducted by seasoned professionals with decades of employment law experience. Darren Sherborne, a former ACAS arbitrator, leads impartial assessments of grievances, disciplinary matters, and harassment claims. Our methodology balances empathy with factual rigor, producing comprehensive reports that help organisations address sensitive issues while minimising operational disruption and legal exposure.
Settlement Agreements
Settlement Agreements are handled with clarity and transparency, ensuring both parties understand legal implications. We provide balanced advice to employers and employees, with fixed-fee options available. Our process prioritises commercially viable resolutions while maintaining compliance with statutory requirements, supported by our reputation for fair yet decisive negotiations across Gloucestershire's business community.
Commercial Law Services
Commercial Law Services address contract disputes, supply chain agreements, and business transactions. Our solicitors have operated at senior corporate levels, enabling pragmatic solutions to complex legal challenges. We focus on risk mitigation and contract enforcement, ensuring commercial interests drive legal strategy while maintaining compliance with national and international trade regulations applicable to diverse industry sectors.
People
Darren Sherborne
Consultant Solicitor
With over 25 years in employment law, Darren combines military discipline with ACAS Board experience. He specialises in workplace investigations and dispute resolution, guiding clients through complex employment tribunal cases while maintaining business continuity and operational efficiency.
Simon Birks
Consultant Solicitor
Simon delivers strategic legal advice on corporate transactions and commercial contracts, drawing from experience advising major national corporations. His expertise in company law ensures clients receive practical guidance on business structuring and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Trula Brunsdon
Director & Head of Employment
Trula leads our employment practice with a focus on proactive HR support and tribunal representation. Her dual perspective representing both employers and employees enables balanced, commercially viable resolutions to workplace disputes while minimising legal exposure for businesses.
Matt Lennon
Director & Head of Corporate
Matt specialises in corporate law, advising on mergers and acquisitions. With extensive experience in public listed companies, he provides strategic legal guidance on complex transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks while advancing client business objectives through targeted legal solutions.
Ellie Forsyth
Chartered Legal Executive
Ellie focuses on employment law matters, offering practical advice on workplace policies and tribunal proceedings. Her client-centred approach ensures businesses receive tailored support for HR challenges, combining legal expertise with operational understanding to achieve sustainable resolutions.
Questions
What employment law services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive employment law services including tribunal representation, disciplinary guidance, and settlement agreement advice for employers and employees.
How do you handle workplace investigations?
Led by ACAS-trained professionals, our investigations maintain impartiality while addressing grievances through empathetic listening and evidence-based reporting to resolve workplace conflicts effectively.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal options?
Yes, we provide fixed monthly retainers starting at £150 and fixed-price employment law packages for predictable legal budgeting.
What business law expertise do you have?
Our solicitors advise on company formations, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, combining legal knowledge with practical business understanding to support commercial objectives.
Can you assist with employment tribunal fees?
We provide transparent fee structures for tribunal cases, including detailed cost breakdowns and strategic advice to navigate the process efficiently.
