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Ellis Whittam helps 35,000 UK employers to create great, safe places to work.

Our aim is to help business owners proactively solve problems, ensure regulatory compliance and achieve commercial objectives through exceptionally good Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety support provided for a fair, fixed fee.

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1994

EW’s founder Mark Ellis qualifies as a solicitor and begins practising law at a leading firm of commercial solicitors, where he later becomes Head of Employment Law and an owning partner.

2004

EW is born, based on the belief that professional services should prevent problems, add more value than cost, and that fees charged should be fair and fixed.

2016

Recognising EW’s huge potential in the support services sector, EW receives significant investment from LDC to enable us to continue to provide exceptional service to our clients.

Today

Acquired by Marlowe PLC, EW has grown into a business with a national reputation for great support and service excellence, and is proud to protect thousands of employers across the UK.

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Ellis Whittam

4.8

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

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

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95% Client satisfaction rate - 97% Client retention rate

Our story

As Head of Employment Law at a leading regional firm of commercial solicitors, Mark Ellis and his team had built a national reputation for delivering commercially-savvy, practical advice.

Finding that his clients were looking for a fixed-fee service that could match up to the quality of advice offered by a law firm, Mark had his eureka moment.

The idea was simple: take the quality standards and service excellence of a leading law firm into the exciting fixed-fee world of HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety services. And so, in 2004, EW was born.

Fast forward 16 years and Ellis Whittam, now owned by Marlowe PLC and under the guidance of Gavin Snell, is recognised as a market leader in regulatory consultancy and legal services outsourcing. With our fixed fees, unlimited support and an unrivalled reputation, we are trusted by thousands of employers across the UK and still hold true to our founding principles of value for money, brilliant service, honesty and integrity.

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

Meet some of our team

James Tamm

Director of Legal Services

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Oli Williams

Regional Health & Safety Manager

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David Eastwood

Head of Team

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Nick Wilson

Director of Health & Safety Services

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Scott Crichton

Senior Health & Safety Consultant

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Kim Clarke

Head of Team

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Toyah Marshall

Principal Employment Law Adviser

Charles Spencer

Principal Health & Safety Consultant

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A secure and trusted partner

We understand that you’re trusting us with important and sometimes sensitive information. Your data privacy and software security is hugely important to us.

TLS data encryption and web firewalls
ISO 27001 certified protection
Advanced software security

Partner with us

Unlike mass-market providers, we build genuine, trusted relationships with our membership organisation and trade association clients, managed by our strong, experienced Partnerships Team.

Work in partnership to understand your long-term objectives
Create compelling services propositions with add value to your members
Proactively support your membership retention and recruitment initiatives

Careers at Ellis Whittam

Ellis Whittam aims to be a great place to work. If you share our values of Brilliant Service, Optimism, Integrity and One Team – and want to work for a fast-growing, Legal 500 accredited company – we’d love you to join our team.