Practice Area

Employment frameworks aligned to business performance and risk control.

The firm advises employers and business owners on employment law, workplace frameworks and executive arrangements. Blackstone Kingsley Ashford delivers employment advice that is aligned to business objectives and structured to manage risk and support performance.

Employment law viewed through a business lens.

Employment relationships are a source of both commercial strength and legal risk. Blackstone Kingsley Ashford advises employers on building employment frameworks that are legally compliant, commercially functional and aligned to the business's operational needs. The firm acts for businesses at the time of engagement, restructuring, and where necessary, at the point of separation — providing advice that is precise, practical and grounded in an understanding of how workplaces operate.

The firm advises on the following matters.

  • Employment contracts and executive service agreements
  • Contractor and consultant arrangements
  • Workplace policies and procedures
  • Restraint of trade and confidentiality provisions
  • Employee incentive arrangements and employee share schemes
  • Workplace investigation advice
  • Redundancy, restructuring and termination support
  • Enterprise Agreement and modern award advice
  • Advice on General Protections and unfair dismissal exposure

Acting for employers and business operators.

Business Owners

Businesses of all sizes requiring employment documentation, policy frameworks and advice on workplace risk.

Employers and HR Teams

HR and people functions requiring legally precise employment contracts, policies and workplace support.

Founders and Executives

Founders and senior executives requiring employment agreements, incentive structures and exit arrangements.

Corporate Groups

Corporate entities managing employment risk across multiple business units or operating entities.

Why clients instruct Blackstone Kingsley Ashford.

Blackstone Kingsley Ashford approaches employment law from a business perspective. The firm builds employment frameworks that are legally sound and commercially functional — with a focus on protecting the business while supporting its ability to attract, retain and manage people effectively.

Employment disputes and workplace claims carry financial, reputational and operational cost. The firm advises clients on building frameworks that reduce that exposure from the outset, and acts for employers when matters escalate — providing clear, direct advice that focuses on resolution and commercial outcome.

Serious matters deserve serious counsel.

Speak with the firm about your employment framework, executive agreement, workplace matter or incentive structure.