Doug Frame

Doug has specialised in all aspects of employment law acting for international, national companies, senior executives as well as sporting clubs and individual sports persons.

Doug qualified as a solicitor in 2011 and has worked in London and Regional firms where he was previously head of employment law prior to going into consultancy.

Doug’s expertise can help you navigate the myriad of employment law legislation enabling you to focus more time on your business with results driven advice. Doug has acted in high net worth claims both for and against employers. Having acted for both companies and employees, Doug is able to tactically plan each step with his clients knowing both sides of the argument.

Doug often undertakes his own advocacy on behalf of clients meaning that he is able to be with your sole point of contact throughout your journey. Doug has a very good understanding of business and business needs which allows him to put you at the forefront of his involvement in your journey.

No matter is too difficult and no question too silly. Doug will ensure your kept up to date at all times and going forwards will assist in reducing risks and exposure to potentially costly claims.

Doug can act for you in a monthly retainer basis which allows companies to limit their spending on legal advice which is useful for companies who do not have a dedicated HR department or simply to provide reassurance to those that do.

• Retainer based employment advice
• Drafting all business documents to include employment and consultancy contracts, policies and procedures, disciplinary and grievance invites and outcomes.
• Employment Tribunal litigation and advocacy
• Advising on grievances and disciplinary matters
• Advising on, and drafting, restrictive covenants clauses
• Dealing with sickness absence, conduct and capability issues
• Advising on all aspects of the Working Time Regulations
• Advising in business reorganisations to include redundancies and transfer of undertakings for employees and services (TUPE)
• Advising on whistleblowing claims and disputes within the workplace
• Advising on Equal opportunities (its not safe to simply say you have a policy), discrimination and unfair dismissal claims, for and against
• Providing general HR advice and guidance especially under the retainer based model for employers.
• Advising on worker status, employee, worker or self-employed under HMRC’s IR35 requirements for employers
• Sports Regulatory investigations and/or sanctions
• Sports Disciplinary Matters before sports bodies or courts

When not at work, Doug is often in the cricket nets coaching his son (free of charge) and enjoys watching all sports, walking his Rhodesian Ridgeback and spending time with family and friends.