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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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Based on 122 reviews

Ellis Whittam

4.9

Stephen Brooks

10:08 21 May 21

We have received a very professional service , in a timely manner. The personal consultant assigned to our school has given great support and detailed responses to Health and Safety/Compliant issues.

Anna Shaw

14:32 19 May 21

CityStore Self Storage

11:11 19 May 21

We have used Ellis Whitham for well over 20+ years, 12 years with "CityStore Self Storage" as well as many years before with our previous business "KeepSafe Self Storage". Primarily we use Ellis Whittam for our HR support as well as our annual H&S compliance reviews at each of our self storage sites. We have recommended them to many others and they are widely known and used within the Self Storage industry. Their online portals makes accessing, updating or sharing any reports or data very easy. The HR teams are especially good at what they do and really do help and offer great advice.

Josh B

06:46 19 May 21

Rob was professional but friendly during his visit and was able to point me in the right directions about certain health and safety matters that I was not sure about. Compared with another H&S Auditor from a different company, Rob took a more relaxed approach which works better for me personally. Recommended.

Elisabeth Greensmith

14:52 18 May 21

Very helpful and always explain information well .

Alison John

12:20 18 May 21

Excellent service; would certainly recommend.

bezz555

12:18 18 May 21

Call answered quickly even in these challenging times. Advice from Nick was clear and he was also quick to provide further details via email.

Laura Walker

12:13 18 May 21

Visibility Scotland always receive 100% excellent services from Ellis Whittam. We cannot praise this service enough. Our staff have also enjoyed the on-line training, too.

Boatlane Court

11:17 18 May 21

Stuart was helpful and supportive during his visit. This helps the Court and myself make continual improvements.

Ashley Morris

10:19 18 May 21

Ellis Whittam looks after our Employment Law, HR and our Health & Safety Support.We continue to be impressed with their professional service, knowledge of the changes in the UK law and the accuracy in the information supplied.

Mr. T Windsor

10:08 18 May 21

Very good service and always someone on the end of the phone if you need any help

Ian Roper

09:49 18 May 21

Helen Cleary

09:33 18 May 21

Good quality advice and service. Friendly and Helpful assistance covering HR and H & S issues. The response to emailed enquiries is timely and it is unusual for there not to be anyone available to talk through issues on the telephone. In comparison to previous HR support, though this is not a cheap option it is a huge improvement.

Alastair King

09:20 18 May 21

Michelle has been very efficient in working with me as a new customer. Her attention to detail and her professionalism has been perfect and I have confidence in her as my point of contact. I look forward to working with Michelle closely to sort out any questions or queries I may have.

duncanfergusson mcneil

11:49 01 Feb 21

Very efficent and advice excellent. Return calls and 'e' mail response exceptional.

Anita Crossley

11:07 01 Feb 21

Phil Barr

22:48 21 Jan 21

Excellent support always.

Boston Mwense

12:40 21 Jan 21

Excellent service!

Tina Howard

12:30 21 Jan 21

Great service. Very prompt to respond to client requests.

Annette Bird

12:24 21 Jan 21

professional and experienced.

John Davey

12:14 21 Jan 21

Great Team, friendly, supportive, effective and will hold your hand through what is a stressful and difficult process in your business

School Office

12:13 21 Jan 21

Simon's support has been invaluable in dealing with this matter, he has guided and advised us, and has responded to all our concerns and queries on the matter, both efficiently and promptly.

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.

Ross Macdonald

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 Hampton Trust

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

Alex Clark

18:45 26 Feb 20

Good analytical skills and clear direction

Simon Myers

15:54 26 Feb 20

We received a speedy and professional response to our queries

allison cockcroft

12:51 26 Feb 20

Comprehensive support and advice. Great commitment and quality of service from Stuart once again.Can and will highly recommend his services through Ellis Whittam and their fantastic support TeamAllison CockcroftOffice ManagerUnicorn Precision Engineering

Steven Harrup

10:27 25 Feb 20

“Lorna has always provided us with excellent knowledge and works extremely hard with us to ensure that we remain compliant across our organisation.”

Mark Goodier

09:11 25 Feb 20

Thank you for sorting out my problem with my Zeus account”

EDDIE GAMING

13:19 24 Feb 20

Considered, clear and helpful advice every time from our dedicated advisor

Robert Dowty

11:04 24 Feb 20

“Gail was very courteous & efficient,she identified where we needed to improve and offered a helpful solution to expedite the resolution!

Joanna Colby

13:49 21 Feb 20

“Victoria was super helpful - she responded really quickly to my query and sent me a detailed reply with step by step instructions!Thank you!”

Alessandro Ercolani

09:17 21 Feb 20

Kate did a really good job supporting us throughout the whole process, always clear in the descriptions and very accurate in every aspect of the discussions

Mathew George

08:55 21 Feb 20

“Addressed all the concerns that I had. The reply was very clear and precise.”

David Horner

07:39 21 Feb 20

“Lauren always provides quick efficient service.”

Thorpe Willoughby Pharmacy

13:26 20 Feb 20

“good service”

Stephen Brown

13:23 20 Feb 20

Very clear and helpful

Ahmed Al-Liabi (Scorah Bramhall)

11:41 20 Feb 20

Alice went above and beyond for me to try and solve the original issue I had and also provided me with extra information that I was unsure about. Highly recommended

Jenny Barnett

10:30 20 Feb 20

Pete Sewell was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with all issues discussed. I am far better informed and have already out some actions in place

Skevi Kyriacou

09:47 20 Feb 20

Thank you for an excellent & professional service.

NANA DUKER

09:12 20 Feb 20

“Lucy Hallet, Absolutely very professional. She has a clear understanding of her role and understands the law. She gives very excellent advise and feedback and is always very prompt with her responses. it is always a pleasure liaising with her, she is a good asset to Ellis Whittam.”

Kevin Hill

12:41 18 Feb 20

“Very helpful and provided exactly what I needed to move forward”

Jamie Gardiner

11:51 18 Feb 20

Paul always goes above and beyond in his work, helping myself and our company immensely. I thoroughly enjoy working with Paul and although our correspondences are on serious topics, he still manages to make it an enjoyable experience!

Charlotte Walker

10:39 18 Feb 20

Hussain always give sound advice with the needs of the organisation at the forefront. He is a pleasure to work with.

Andy Kuszczak

10:20 18 Feb 20

Richard Rose is extremely professional, a pleasure to work with

Nicholas Payne

15:41 17 Feb 20

Precise, Efficient and to the point. Helpful at all stages with a minimum of fuss. 🙂

Janet Durose

15:27 17 Feb 20

We are very grateful for the efficient, clear support we receive from Ellis Whittam.

Nichola Hall

15:08 17 Feb 20

Always excellent service

deryn parker

14:33 17 Feb 20

“Mark Robert has always been so very helpful and supports me to the upmost always calls back and always prompt in his replies. Fantastic job Mark”

Danro Coatings Ltd

12:59 17 Feb 20

Whenever I need help with health and safety or HR issues, I know I will get a speedy, thorough, detailed and helpful response from Ellis Whittam. For a small company like us, their on-tap knowledge and experience can make all the difference to us on a daily operational level and help us to keep moving forward being in sync at all times with current employment and health and safety practices in place. We feel that they are truly a working partner with us and wouldn't want to be without them. Thanks Ellis Whittam! Georgina Clarke, Administration Supervisor, Renner Coatings UK Ltd.

Quarry Plant Surfacing

12:39 17 Feb 20

First class personable service from start to finish. We have both Health & Safety and Employment Lay and HR support and always feel they listen to our needs and understand our business, directing the best advice. We would highly recommend Ellis Whittam

David Smith

12:18 17 Feb 20

“The benefit I gain is Charles can fully understand the nuances of operating a large school”

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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