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21 Years
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Your Trusted Legal Partner for IR35 Solutions
The Law Place is a distinguished legal consultancy specialising in IR35 legislation, off-payroll working, recruitment law, and employment status matters. Established in conjunction with Weaver Rose Solicitors, we deliver confidential legal and HR services tailored for limited company contractors, accountants, recruiters, and the construction industry. With over 18 years of expertise since 2005, our director, Martyn Valentine LLB (Hons), has reviewed thousands of contracts and represented hundreds of clients, combining legal precision with rapid turnaround times. Our 24/7 accessibility ensures clients receive timely advice, while our dedicated legal professional indemnity insurance underscores our commitment to impartial, expert solutions.We prioritise transparency, rejecting misleading practices like CEST reliance, and advocate for ethical contractual frameworks. Our services extend to contract redrafting, dispute resolution, onsite training, and bespoke templates, empowering clients with balanced commercial protection. Recognised for disrupting industry myths, we lobby for regulatory reforms and provide pro bono support to those on state benefits, embodying accountability and ethical integrity in all our operations.
Services
IR35 Contract Reviews
Employment Law Guidance
Contract Templates
Dispute Resolution
Onsite Training
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 18 years of specialised IR35 and employment law expertise.
- Our 24/7 service ensures immediate accessibility for urgent needs.
- Competitive pricing with transparent, no-hidden-fee billing.
- Dedicated legal professional indemnity insurance for client assurance.
- Proven success in HMRC Employer Compliance Reviews and litigation.
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Services
IR35 Contract Reviews
Our IR35 Contract Reviews provide legally robust assessments to determine employment status for contractors. Utilising 18 years of expertise, we identify risks in indemnity clauses, client jurisdiction, and CEST reliance. Clients receive actionable amendments within one working day, ensuring compliance with off-payroll legislation while safeguarding commercial interests.
Employment Law Guidance
We offer tailored employment law advice covering disputes, discrimination claims, and wage deductions for umbrella company employees. Our services include drafting staff handbooks, navigating agency worker regulations, and ensuring adherence to evolving legislative frameworks. This ensures businesses mitigate legal risks while maintaining fair workplace practices.
Contract Templates
Our customisable contract templates cover recruitment agreements, consultancy terms, and shareholder arrangements. Designed to balance commercial protection with regulatory compliance, these documents prevent future liabilities by avoiding unethical loopholes. Clients receive user-friendly frameworks adaptable to IT, construction, and professional services sectors.
Dispute Resolution
We resolve conflicts involving fee disputes, unlawful wage deductions, and termination claims through negotiation or formal proceedings. Our approach prioritises swift, cost-effective outcomes while leveraging litigation experience from cases like Datagate. This ensures clients protect their interests without prolonged operational disruption.
Onsite Training
Our onsite IR35 training equips HR teams and recruiters with practical insights into status determination and contractual compliance. Delivered at client premises, sessions combine legal theory with real-world case studies. This empowers organisations to independently manage contractor engagements while aligning with off-payroll obligations.
People
Martyn Valentine
Director
Martyn Valentine LLB (Hons) is a seasoned legal expert with 18 years of experience in IR35, employment law, and recruitment compliance. A former advisor to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, he has successfully represented clients in HMRC audits and landmark cases like Datagate. His expertise spans commercial risk management, data protection, and ethical contract frameworks.
Questions
What IR35 services do you offer?
We provide IR35 contract reviews, redrafting, and compliance advice tailored for contractors and recruiters.
How quickly do reviews get completed?
Standard reviews are completed within one working day; same-evening service is available.
Do you offer onsite training?
Yes, we deliver customised IR35 and employment law workshops at client premises.
Are your contracts legally sound?
Our templates ensure compliance while avoiding unethical loopholes that create future liabilities.
Can you assist with dispute resolution?
We resolve disputes involving fees, wage deductions, and termination claims through mediation or litigation.
