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Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety Expertise

Build safe, legally-compliant and productive teams with support from Ellis Whittam.

Our solutions-focused, fixed-fee services are designed to help you:

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ensure regulatory compliance, and
achieve commercial objectives,

so that you can focus on what you do best.

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Unlimited, fixed-fee support for UK employers

By combining the quality of a traditional law firm with the cost certainty of fixed fees, Ellis Whittam gives you exceptional support with better budget control.

Employment Law & HR

Difficult people problem? Struggling with the complexity of employment law, or simply strapped for time? Manage workforce issues quickly and compliantly with pragmatic advice from dedicated experts.

Health & Safety

Keeping on top of your health and safety obligations can often feel like a laborious and never-ending task. Reduce risk, protect employees and uncomplicate compliance with hands-on safety support.

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4.8

Based on 100 reviews

Ellis Whittam

4.8

Kate Bell

20:59 23 Nov 20

Ellis Whittam are an asset to this one-man team and have won the trust of the wider organisation. We work with Jim Stowe who has a great approach and is a trusted partner.

Flip Edwards

08:52 23 Nov 20

Our contact is always at the end of the phone, easy to talk to and fast response to problems. He is our "go to" as soon as we have an employment problem. Thank you Richard

IAN HABBEN

17:20 22 Nov 20

Great service, help and advice fro Helen Woodward. Thank you Helen

Monica Hardman

10:28 21 Nov 20

Great service as always when I recently rang in with a problem.....

Kate Voyce

17:31 19 Nov 20

Supreme are an excellent IT support company providing up to date and reliable IT back up services.

ADONIS FARANTOURIS

12:51 19 Nov 20

Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering

12:49 19 Nov 20

Deinmar has been very supportive and got back to me straight away with the guidance I asked for. We now feel confident that we have a secure centre to allow our clients to return.

Sylvia Simpson

11:44 19 Nov 20

Angela Cholet

11:37 19 Nov 20

Responded promptly and identified what was needed

Sarah Hashmi

11:28 19 Nov 20

Lisa Brewer

11:23 19 Nov 20

I have worked with Ellis Whittam for a few years now and consider them an extension to our own human resources department; providing supportive, detailed and expert advice on all employment law matters and would highly recommend their services to both small and large businesses.

David Graves

11:21 19 Nov 20

We use the services of Ellis Whittam for our HR issues and find the service to be excellent. During the current pandemic it has been crucial to keep abreast of employment requirements and for us David Eastwood has been critical in our attempts to steer a path through the legal minefield that has developed.

Lorraine Bremner

11:20 19 Nov 20

Professional, helpful and so quick to get back to queries. Would highly recommend for HR and H&S requirements whatever the size of business. Gail was excellent and a great ambassador for EW.

chris c

11:18 19 Nov 20

I can recommend Ellis Whittam for all HR related needs, always great to work with, responce times are exceptionally fast with expert advise.They are certainely professional in all aspects

Care Afloat

11:17 19 Nov 20

We have used Ellis Whittam for legal and H&S advice for some considerable time now. We have always found them to be extremely helpful, understanding of our business needs as well as very personal and responsive and consistent. We highly recommend them to other companies in need of such services.

Barry Fox

11:17 19 Nov 20

As always Gary Stoker is so supportive, even in these difficult times...thanks Gary appreciate it. lets not forget the other level of superb services offered by Ellis Whittam.

Mat Mellor

11:11 19 Nov 20

Celia Yeates

11:07 19 Nov 20

Helen went above and beyond to call me back after her shift should have finished, your assistance and dedication is much appreciated.

Adrian France

11:06 19 Nov 20

Very helpful, thanks Luke!

Nadiya Karp

11:03 19 Nov 20

Absolutely happy with Lee Edwards service . H&S support level simply outstanding . Look forward to our follow up meeting

Richard Szymanski

11:02 19 Nov 20

Ellis Whittam have provided us with solid HR and Health and Safety support for many years. Their service is outstanding and very professional. They work closely with us ensuring the services they offer are tailor made to suit our business.Richard Szymanski,Operations manager,Metcalfe Catering Equipment Ltd.

David Evans

11:01 19 Nov 20

Excellent, professional service

Lauren Whigham

11:05 13 Nov 20

Fantastic service really supportive and throughout the Coronavirus pandemic they have provided lots of really useful documents that can apply to all businesses. Rarely have to use them but when I do, just the support you need.

James Walley

16:27 15 Oct 20

Josie Winchcombe

09:51 02 Apr 20

We have used the services of Ellis Whittam for over 4 years. They provide a number of online resources but it is the personal touch which is proving invaluable particularly at the moment. I know that Toyah is there to assist and guide me in the decisions I have to make.

Aylia Atherley

08:53 02 Apr 20

During these difficult times Ellis Whittam continues to deliver a fast-reliable service, being very supportive and providing sound advice when needed.

Frog Diamond Drilling

13:56 31 Mar 20

Peter Lorimer

09:46 31 Mar 20

Thanks for calm conversation on what must be a very busy day for you.

MUK Quality

15:07 30 Mar 20

prompt and clear reponses

sarah young

14:59 30 Mar 20

Great advice. Easy to talk to.

Bernard Starkmann

14:01 30 Mar 20

Toyah was very helpful and surprisingly energetic and enthusiastic considering what you all must be going through with a massive spike in furlough and other enquiries. Many thanks! Your service and staff commitment is massively appreciated, not only now, but always! Bernard Starkmann

hilary evans

13:57 27 Mar 20

Most professional and very helpful. Thankyou

Deb kemp

13:00 27 Mar 20

Jack was Very helpful - Thank you

Paul Wicks

11:49 27 Mar 20

a very professional introduction from a new account manager.

tanya tickle

23:12 23 Mar 20

Liana Wiltshire

12:17 20 Mar 20

Sarah was sympathetic to our situation and although I'm sure she is really busy, took her time to answer all my questions and has sent me a list of links for more info. This service is a lifeline to small businesses.

Dave Berry

12:15 20 Mar 20

prompt efficient support, appreciated

Vicky Ling

12:13 20 Mar 20

Laura Chalkely is going out of her way to offer support and guidance in a difficult situation. It is very much appreciated.

Scot Cash

09:58 16 Mar 20

Derick is always professional, helpful and it gives me a huge amount of reassurance he is on hand to help with any questions I have.

Maxine Leech

17:13 13 Mar 20

“Alice always gives support and advice and is very helpful at all times”

LLOYDS TRANSPORT

12:23 11 Mar 20

“Excellent advice. Great communication and speedy response to all emails from Julie.”

Andrew Hart

08:05 10 Mar 20

Prompt and comprehensive information

helen downey

10:43 09 Mar 20

“Heather has been really supportive in understanding our organisational needs. Thank you”

ernieo66 O

22:13 04 Mar 20

Katie is wholly accommodating, professional and truly efficient. A pleasure to work with!!

Anthony Davies

16:11 04 Mar 20

“Kimberley gave me just what i needed to know in a prompt fashion. Thank you” Tony Davies GMCT

Melanie Johnston

11:03 04 Mar 20

“A big thank you to Laurie Anderson for responding so quickly to our query and then sending through a letter so promptly.”

Marilyn Preston

09:56 04 Mar 20

Prompt response, helped towards issue.

Sharon Mccabe

22:10 03 Mar 20

“Danielle is one of the best advisers I've worked with, she is friendly, helpful and supports all aspects of my queries. 10/10”

Zeenat Rahim

16:57 27 Feb 20

I use Ellis Whittam in my role as HR Advisor and find our representative to be timely, detailed and receptive in her responses to us. I send her things on short notice and she always gets back to me promptly, covering the full remit of what we need discussed. Would recommend EW to others.

Iain dunlop

12:40 27 Feb 20

Whenever i have a query, Lorna is always on hand with great advice and guidance

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95% Client satisfaction rate - 97% Client retention rate

Why choose Ellis Whittam?

At Ellis Whittam, we’re known for our bespoke service and the quality of our support. Not only is our expertise unmatched, but we take the time to get to know you so that we can function as a true extension of your team.

Your own small team of dedicated experts
Commercial, pragmatic advice tailored to you
Bespoke contracts, policies and handbooks
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Trusted by over 35,000 organisations

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Better with EW

Owing to our unrivalled support and expertise, we’re consistently high achievers when it comes to protecting organisations and achieving results.

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More solicitors

We have six times the number of qualified solicitors, practising for over five years, than any of our larger competitors. We’re also recognised by the Legal 500.

82%

Tribunal win rate

With a dedicated adviser in your corner to guide you through the process, you’re over eight times more likely to defeat a Tribunal claim if advised by Ellis Whittam.

350 Years' experience

Our Health & Safety Team has over 350 years’ combined experience of supporting organisations with their compliance, so you can be sure you’re in safe hands.

50%

Less risk

Our advice, support and safety management systems can reduce the risk of prosecution by 50% and cut the cost of any fine imposed by more than 85%.

Proud to support over 35,000 UK employers

Including members of partner organisations

Client Stories

The Works

“I’ve taken Ellis Whittam into every organisation that I’ve worked with. I’ve introduced them to many teams and many colleagues and referred them with absolute pleasure because I genuinely trust in the service that we get.”

Debbie Jamieson, People Director

Client Stories

Culina Group

“We get a great deal of comfort and satisfaction knowing that we have support as and when we need it, in a decisive and responsive way.”

Richard Berry, Group HR Director

Client Stories

Bluestone National Park Resort

“What we recognised in Ellis Whittam is the background that they have. They are able to supply knowledge and experience in a number of disciplines, which enables us to develop our business in a way that’s safe, to do it on time and with a quality to it.”

Debbie Rainbow, Director of Human Resources and Health & Safety

Client Stories

BeaverFit

“As the company started to get larger, we knew we had to protect our employees and our contractors both onsite and in the offices. Ellis Whittam is exactly what we needed to move the company forward.”

Joanne Beaver, Operations Director

Client Stories

Choice Care

“We have found Ellis Whittam to be responsive and aligned with our business in terms of our processes and expectations. Their pragmatic approach has proven to be a great fit – nobody wants to be fighting their adviser on basic employment decisions.”

Jonathan Green, COO

Client Stories

Catalyst Choices

“Ellis Whittam supports our 280 staff members with Employment Law and Health & Safety and has provided quality management training too.”

Lisa Best, Head of Service Delivery

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Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety Expertise

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Unlimited, fixed-fee support for UK employers

Employment Law & HR

Health & Safety

95% Client satisfaction rate - 97% Client retention rate

Why choose Ellis Whittam?

What do you need help with?

Alternatively, give us a call: 0345 226 8393

Navigate uncertainty with our Coronavirus Advice Hub

Better with EW

6x

More solicitors

82%

Tribunal win rate

350

Years' experience

50%

Less risk