TUPE and Outsourcing

We have an expert understanding of the Transfer of Undertakings Regulations (TUPE), whether in the context of outsourcing/FM, public procurement, business sales and acquisitions, insolvency sales, or other service related contracts.

We can advise on whether TUPE applies, how to minimise risks on transfer, pensions due diligence and admission agreements, post transfer reorganisations and redundancies.

We have advised on major transfers of staff in the facilities management (whether hard or soft services), business processing, logistics, financial services, pubco, and contact management sectors.

We are regularly asked to speak to industry forums on TUPE, and provide training to both HR teams and operational staff on due diligence and handling transfers.

We also have an in depth understanding of the post transfer issues faced by employers in these sectors, including customer pressure dismissals, the transfer of public sector terms, the continuing applicability of trade union negotiated agreements and dealing with problematic transferred benefits.