Yorkshire's Employment Law & Data Protection Specialists

Harrington Law

Employment Law, HR & Data Protection Specialists

Providing expert Employment Law, HR and Data Protection advice to businesses, organisations and individuals across Yorkshire and throughout the UK.

About us

We act for businesses, charities, senior executives and employees across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, professional and financial services, retail, leisure and tourism, healthcare, education, and the public sector.

Clients instruct us because we’re niche Employment, HR, and Data Protection Lawyers. We steer clear from complicated and unnecessary legal jargon and focus our attention on protecting our clients’ interests and obtaining the best possible outcome for them.

We offer a range of transparent pricing options, including hourly rates, fixed fees and annual retainers. When it comes to legal costs, we believe that there should be no hidden surprises.

We’re based in North and West Yorkshire and the majority of our clients come from York, Leeds, Bradford and their surrounding areas. However, the strength of our reputation means that we also represent clients throughout England and Wales.

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Our Services

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Employment Law & HR Advice

Including:

Contracts of employment

Disciplinary and/or grievance issues

Discrimination and/or whistleblowing issues

Settlement agreements

and more…

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Data Protection

including:

Data protection policies & procedures

Privacy notices

Subject access requests

ICO complaints & regulatory issues

and more…

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Training

Current courses include:

Employment Law Essentials for managers & HR professionals

GDPR & Data Protection

Equality & Diversity Essentials
 

Find out more…

Why choose us?

We’re specialist Employment, HR & Data Protection Lawyers

Our Solicitors have over 40 years’ worth of combined experience

Our lawyers’ legal expertise has been recognised by the prestigious Legal 500 Guide

We offer a transparent range of pricing options including hourly rates, fixed fees and annual retainers

We steer clear from complicated and unnecessary legal jargon

We act for businesses, organisations and individuals across Yorkshire and throughout the UK

What our clients say | Testimonials

“We would not hesitate to recommend Harrington Law”

"Brian and Nathan provide pragmatic advice with complete professionalism, patience and knowledge.

They always ensure that we fully understand the reasons for and the implications of the advice given.

We would not hesitate to recommend Harrington Law to fellow HR professionals for the expert and first class service they provide."

Liz and Nathalie

HR Managers

Chaucer Foods Ltd

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2020-03-31T13:52:47+01:00

Liz and Nathalie

HR Managers

Chaucer Foods Ltd

"Brian and Nathan provide pragmatic advice with complete professionalism, patience and knowledge. They always ensure that we fully understand the reasons for and the implications of the advice given. We would not hesitate to recommend Harrington Law to fellow HR professionals for the expert and first class service they provide."

“Their advice is pragmatic, concise and it works”

"I have sought Brian and Nathan's employment law advice for a number of years now. Their advice is pragmatic, concise and it works."

Adrian Hall

Managing Director

Silbury Marketing Ltd

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2020-03-31T13:54:52+01:00

Adrian Hall

Managing Director

Silbury Marketing Ltd

"I have sought Brian and Nathan's employment law advice for a number of years now. Their advice is pragmatic, concise and it works."

“takes great care”

"We have engaged Brian's services on a few occasions in relation to employment matters.  He always takes great care to understand the issues & gives pragmatic, commercial & timely advice.

I have no hesitation in recommending Brian or his colleagues at Harrington Law."

Rowena Saville

Human Resources Manager

Treves UK Products, Services & Innovation

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2020-03-31T14:02:40+01:00

Rowena Saville

Human Resources Manager

Treves UK Products, Services & Innovation

"We have engaged Brian's services on a few occasions in relation to employment matters.  He always takes great care to understand the issues & gives pragmatic, commercial & timely advice. I have no hesitation in recommending Brian or his colleagues at Harrington Law."

“commercial and pragmatic approach”

"Invaluable in negotiating the complex processes around senior executive departures and settlement agreements.

Their commercial and pragmatic approach combined with their knowledge of this complex area of law ensured a successful resolution."

Robin A Frew MBA

MD Crayke Hall Consultancy Services Ltd.

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2020-03-31T14:32:09+01:00

Robin A Frew MBA

MD Crayke Hall Consultancy Services Ltd.

"Invaluable in negotiating the complex processes around senior executive departures and settlement agreements. Their commercial and pragmatic approach combined with their knowledge of this complex area of law ensured a successful resolution."

“they put themselves in my shoes”

"Excellent and practical advice. I was impressed by how they understood the issues and were able to put themselves in my shoes.

Highly recommended."

 

Private client

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2020-03-31T16:43:34+01:00

Private client

"Excellent and practical advice. I was impressed by how they understood the issues and were able to put themselves in my shoes. Highly recommended."  

a great learning experience

"By the end of Harrington Law's training session, we were astounded by how much we had learned and how relevant the content was.

The teaching element, case studies and group discussions blended together to allow everyone to fully understand the modules which were broken up into relevant and clear sections.

The  delivery is engaging and inclusive resulting in a genuinely great learning experience."

Carrie Alliston, MARLA

Group Lettings Director

Hunters Estate Agents

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2020-04-02T16:05:27+01:00

Carrie Alliston, MARLA

Group Lettings Director

Hunters Estate Agents

"By the end of Harrington Law's training session, we were astounded by how much we had learned and how relevant the content was. The teaching element, case studies and group discussions blended together to allow everyone to fully understand the modules which were broken up into relevant and clear sections. The  delivery is engaging and inclusive resulting in a genuinely great learning experience."

“superb feedback from students”

"Harrington Law ran several sessions of data protection training for the University of Derby as part of a Europe wide Horizon 2020 consortium including Loughborough University, the University of Seville and UNISOB in Napoli.

The training was excellent and received superb feedback from students who were University Staff and represented Small and Medium Sized businesses from across the East Midlands.

The service was extremely professional, Brian managed to make a dry subject extremely interesting.

We are now working with Brian & Nathan  to develop innovative e-learning courses for delivery internationally."

Prof. Alex Nunn
Director
Centre for Social, Cultural and Legal Research (SCaLR)

Derby University

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2020-04-02T16:09:15+01:00

Prof. Alex Nunn
Director
Centre for Social, Cultural and Legal Research (SCaLR)

Derby University

"Harrington Law ran several sessions of data protection training for the University of Derby as part of a Europe wide Horizon 2020 consortium including Loughborough University, the University of Seville and UNISOB in Napoli. The training was excellent and received superb feedback from students who were University Staff and represented Small and Medium Sized businesses from across the East Midlands. The service was extremely professional, Brian managed to make a dry subject extremely interesting. We are now working with Brian & Nathan  to develop innovative e-learning courses for delivery internationally."

excellent, practical, measured, logical

"We used Harrington Law team recently, for advice concerning a very tricky and sensitive situation we found ourselves in with a Member of our Senior Management Team.

The advice we received was excellent. Practical, measured, logical and appreciating fully the commercial reality of the situation."

Robin Forster   CEO

Qualia Care Ltd

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2020-04-02T16:35:54+01:00

Robin Forster   CEO

Qualia Care Ltd

"We used Harrington Law team recently, for advice concerning a very tricky and sensitive situation we found ourselves in with a Member of our Senior Management Team. The advice we received was excellent. Practical, measured, logical and appreciating fully the commercial reality of the situation."

the ‘go to’ person for employment matters

"I have dealt with Brian on many occasions over the years and can say that he is unquestionably the ‘go to’ person for employment matters.

His expert advice is always insightful, balanced and fair and he has an ability to understand issues from a commercial perspective.

I would have no hesitation in recommending his services.

Kevin Holinrake MP

Hunters Estate Agents

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2020-04-02T16:53:10+01:00

Kevin Holinrake MP

Hunters Estate Agents

"I have dealt with Brian on many occasions over the years and can say that he is unquestionably the ‘go to’ person for employment matters. His expert advice is always insightful, balanced and fair and he has an ability to understand issues from a commercial perspective. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services.

advice was professionally and personally invaluable

"Nathan provided representation for me during my most challenging time in 25 years of employment.

His sound and timely advice was both professionally and personally invaluable and resulted in a very positive outcome at the end of the process.

I would recommend him to others without reservation"

Private client

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2020-04-02T16:57:51+01:00

Private client

"Nathan provided representation for me during my most challenging time in 25 years of employment. His sound and timely advice was both professionally and personally invaluable and resulted in a very positive outcome at the end of the process. I would recommend him to others without reservation"

supportive and compassionate

"I found Nathan to be efficient, thorough, professional and creative.

He was also supportive and compassionate during what was a very difficult time for me."

Private Client

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2020-04-02T17:04:22+01:00

Private Client

"I found Nathan to be efficient, thorough, professional and creative. He was also supportive and compassionate during what was a very difficult time for me."

“a very positive outcome”

"Nathan provided representation for me during my most challenging time in 25 years of employment. His sound and timely advice was both professionally and personally invaluable and resulted in a very positive outcome at the end of the process. I would recommend him to others without reservation."

Private client - Settlement Agreement

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2020-04-23T18:28:46+01:00

Private client - Settlement Agreement

"Nathan provided representation for me during my most challenging time in 25 years of employment. His sound and timely advice was both professionally and personally invaluable and resulted in a very positive outcome at the end of the process. I would recommend him to others without reservation."
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