As a solicitor specialising in employment law, I am fortunate to advise businesses of all sizes - from well-established businesses experienced in employee relations to new owner-managed businesses taking their first steps into their chosen field. My experience has shown that different types of businesses face specific types of problems. This is absolutely true of start-up businesses. For example, how should a start-up business deal with an unexpected employment tribunal claim, unforeseen maternity obligations or a former employee soliciting their valuable client base?