Paul Campbell · Partner, Employment · Wakefield
Paragon Point, Paragon Business Village, Wakefield WF1 2DF
Senior employment lawyer handling senior executive contracts, high-value claims and commercial agency matters for businesses and individuals.
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Unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, settlement agreements and tribunal claims. Time limits for tribunal claims are short — usually three months — so it pays to get advice early.
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Helen Watson · Senior Partner, Head of Employment · Chester
5-7 Grosvenor Court, Foregate Street, Chester CH1 1HG
Employment specialist and tribunal advocate handling discrimination, redundancy and workplace investigations; head of team for 19+ years.
Dan Chapman · Managing Partner, Head of Employment & Sports Law · Norwich
74 The Close, Norwich NR1 4DR
Leads the employment and sports law teams; one of two Norwich employment lawyers in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame.
Claire Merritt · Partner, Employment & Education · Southampton
1 London Road, Southampton SO15 2AE
Employment partner advising employers and individuals on contracts, tribunal claims, redundancy, discrimination and TUPE, with an education-sector focus.
Common questions about employment solicitors in the UK
How much does an employment solicitor in your area charge?
Many employment solicitors offer a fixed fee for an initial advice session, then either an hourly rate or a fixed fee for tribunal representation depending on complexity. Some unfair dismissal and discrimination cases can also be taken on a no win, no fee basis.
How long do I have to bring an employment tribunal claim?
You generally have just three months minus one day from the date of dismissal or the incident to start early conciliation with ACAS, which is a required first step before most tribunal claims. This deadline is strict and rarely extended, so it's important to act quickly.
Can my employer fire me for seeking legal advice?
No — taking legal advice about your employment rights is protected activity, and being disciplined or dismissed for it could itself form the basis of a further claim. You're also under no obligation to tell your employer you've spoken to a solicitor.
Do I need to have worked somewhere for a set time before claiming in your area?
For most unfair dismissal claims you generally need at least two years' continuous service, but claims involving discrimination, whistleblowing, or certain automatic unfair dismissal reasons have no minimum length of service requirement.