Buying or selling a business?

TUPE typically applies in two key scenarios:

• Business Transfers – where one business or part of a business is sold or transferred to another.

• Service Provision Changes – where a client outsources, insources, or switches contractors for a particular service.

Whether you are taking over a contract, selling a company, or restructuring operations, it is vital to assess whether TUPE is triggered and what that means for affected employees.

Our TUPE Services

We support employers at every stage of the TUPE process, including:

• Initial Risk Assessment: determining whether TUPE applies and what obligations arise.

• Employee Due Diligence:  understanding the rights and liabilities of transferring staff.

• Consultation & Communication: supporting you through the legal requirement to inform and consult with affected employees or their representatives.

• Drafting & Negotiation:  preparing the right contractual protections, indemnities, and warranties during business sales or service transitions.

• Post-Transfer Support: advising on restructuring, redundancy, and integration of staff following a transfer.

Sectors We Work With

We have extensive experience advising:

• Private companies involved in acquisitions or disposals.

• Public sector organisations delivering outsourced services.

• Facilities management and logistics providers managing contract transfers.

• Charities and schools undergoing reorganisation or merger.

Our approach is proactive, commercially minded, and always tailored to your specific circumstances.

Why Choose Frederick Solicitors? 

• Specialist TUPE Knowledge. We deal with TUPE cases day in, day out.

• Practical, Commercial Advice, not just legal theory, solutions that work in the real world.

• National Reach. We advise clients across the UK.

Contact our employment law experts today to arrange a confidential discussion. Whether you are planning a transfer or managing its aftermath, we are here to help.