Martin Searle Solicitors

Martin Searle Solicitors Martin Searle Solicitors is an award-winning form of Employment Law and Community Care Law solicitor

Martin Searle Solicitors is a multi-award-winning solicitors firm specialising in Employment Law for employees and employers, as well as providing expert guidance and legal advice on Community Care Law. Since being founded in 2004, our work has gained national recognition for our campaigns to prevent discrimination in the workplace, including being featured on prime-time national television to sha

re our expertise. We provide a personable service driven by our core values of commitment, integrity and approachability. Our Employment Law and Community Care specialists are frequently recommended and instructed by other solicitors. In 2016 we won The Law Society Excellence Award for Business Development for our Services for Professional Deputies and Attorneys. Our expert Employment Lawyers provide workplace law advice, with one of our particular areas of expertise being settlement agreements, representation, contracts & policies so employers of all sizes can recruit & retain the best people. We also work with businesses to explore whether new hires should be employees or freelancers. Our expert Community Care Lawyers represent vulnerable or disabled adults and children in all aspects of health and social care, including funding, challenging unfair public law decisions, mental capacity and Court of Protection litigation. We also provide a wealth of legal guidance and services for Professional Deputies in various aspects of Employment and Community Care Law, including providing bespoke training courses. From offices in Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne, Shoreham, Haywards Heath, Gatwick & Crawley and Croydon, our employment law and community care law solicitors provide support and legal advice, wherever you live in England and Wales. Please visit our website for further information - https://www.ms-solicitors.co.uk/

Social Care Funding Matters is back for 2026. Throughout June, the Court of Protection and Community Care Law team at Ma...
01/06/2026

Social Care Funding Matters is back for 2026.

Throughout June, the Court of Protection and Community Care Law team at Martin Searle Solicitors is running our annual Social Care Funding Matters campaign — offering free legal advice to families, professionals, and those navigating the complexities of social care funding.

The statistics speak for themselves:
- 259,000 adults in England are currently waiting for their care package to start
- Fewer than half of older adults with care needs are receiving any support
- Local Authorities spend £32 billion per year on social care, yet demand continues to outpace provision

With Baroness Casey's commission underway and fundamental reform on the horizon, understanding your rights under the Care Act has never been more important.

This June, we are offering:
✅ Free 30-minute telephone advice sessions every Tuesday & Thursday, 3.30–5.30pm
✅ A free webinar on 'Double Recovery: PI Awards and Periodical Payments' on 25 June, 12–1pm
✅ Free factsheets, case studies and FAQs through our website

Whether you are supporting a family member or advising clients as an accountant, financial adviser, or solicitor, our team is here to help.

🔗 Find out more about Social Care Funding Matters: www.ms-solicitors.co.uk/social-care-funding-matters/

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Wishing our colleague Emma all the best for her maternity leave! We presented her with a selection of gifts for her new ...
17/04/2026

Wishing our colleague Emma all the best for her maternity leave! We presented her with a selection of gifts for her new baby as well as plenty of cake.

18/03/2026

Pregnancy and maternity discrimination is one of the most misunderstood areas of employment law, and the consequences of getting it wrong can be significant.

Our FAQs page gives employers clear, expert-led answers from our Employment Law team to the questions that matter most:

✅ Do staff need to inform their employer that they are pregnant?
✅ Can you ask an employee if they are pregnant?
✅ What are the potential consequences for UK employers found guilty of pregnancy discrimination?

➡️ https://www.ms-solicitors.co.uk/employer/discrimination-in-the-workplace/pregnancy-and-maternity-discrimination/faqs-pregnancy-for-employers/

12/03/2026

Maternity and pregnancy discrimination is rarely driven by malicious intent. More often, it's a combination of unconscious bias, ignorance of the law, and a management culture that has never examined its own assumptions about pregnant women and working mothers.

Read our Factsheets to discover employees’ rights and employers’ responsibilities: https://lnkd.in/dQH47M89

Despite decades of protective legislation, many women continue to encounter unfair, discriminatory treatment and job los...
11/03/2026

Despite decades of protective legislation, many women continue to encounter unfair, discriminatory treatment and job loss due to pregnancy and maternity leave.

Director and Head of Employment Law, Fiona Martin, has built a specialist Employment Law team that is dedicated to fair treatment in the workplace. Our campaign has been in action for 21 years to help stamp out pregnancy and maternity discrimination.

🔗 Visit our website to find out more about the campaign and how you can get involved: https://www.ms-solicitors.co.uk/mind-the-bump/

10/03/2026

Employers: are you confident your policies around pregnancy and maternity leave are up to date?

The Employment Rights Act is now law — and it brings new, strengthened protections for pregnant employees and those returning from maternity leave.

Our free seminar, led by Associate Employment Solicitor, Laura Donnelly, will give you practical guidance and tips to stay compliant.

🗓 Thursday 26 March | 10.30am – 12.00pm
💻 Online
🔗 Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pregnancy-and-maternity-leave-best-practice-for-employers-tickets-1983262647968

🚨 74,000 women a year are estimated to be fired or made redundant while pregnant or on maternity leave. That's roughly a...
02/03/2026

🚨 74,000 women a year are estimated to be fired or made redundant while pregnant or on maternity leave. That's roughly a 37% increase since 2016.

Despite the introduction of greater legal protections, pregnancy and maternity discrimination continues to rise year on year. This is a disturbing trend that demands attention.

Throughout March, we are proud to launch our hashtag campaign, to provide clear, accessible guidance on pregnancy and maternity law for both employers and employees.

Follow us to help make sense of the law for both employers and employees – this includes free factsheets, a legal helpline, and a free online seminar: https://www.ms-solicitors.co.uk/mind-the-bump/

29/01/2026

Sexual harassment remains a troubling reality in many workplaces. Employment Tribunal cases involving sexual harassment increased by nearly 50% between 2019 and 2023. Yet, countless incidents go unreported – what we see is only the tip of the iceberg.

This January, our campaign offers free resources and practical support for both employees and employers, helping organisations prevent harassment and individuals better understand their rights.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUw_WRFT

Sexual harassment at work can include:➡️ Written or verbal comments of a sexual nature, such as remarks about a workers’...
27/01/2026

Sexual harassment at work can include:

➡️ Written or verbal comments of a sexual nature, such as remarks about a workers’ appearance, or offensive jokes called banter, mimicry, pranks
➡️ Your employer or colleagues displaying pornographic or explicit images
➡️ Receiving unwanted written contact such as letters, graffiti, emails or contact on social media with content of a sexual nature
➡️ Physical gestures and facial expressions
➡️ Acts affecting a person’s surroundings
➡️ Aggression
➡️ Unwanted physical contact and touching
➡️ Sexual assault

You are also protected if you are treated unfairly because you rejected or submitted to sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment can happen to anyone, regardless of gender.

If you’ve experienced this at work, you may have legal options.

Learn more: https://www.ms-solicitors.co.uk/employee/sexual-harassment/

This is the final week to take advantage of our free, confidential legal helpline for employers and employees. Visit our website to find out more.

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9 Marlborough Place
Brighton
BN11UB

Opening Hours

Monday 9:15am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 9:15am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 9:15am - 5:15pm
Thursday 9:15am - 5:15pm
Friday 9:15am - 5:15pm

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+441273609911

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