Who we help
For employees and senior executives facing dismissal, a grievance, discrimination or a proposed settlement agreement.
What the service can include
- Unfair, wrongful and constructive dismissal
- Settlement agreements and exit negotiations
- Grievances, disciplinary matters and discrimination
- Employment Tribunal claims, from early conciliation to the hearing
The scope is agreed for your matter. It depends on the documents, the issues and what you ask us to do.
How the work usually progresses
Review your position
We look at your contract, the events and the evidence, and identify the time limits.
Discuss the options
We explain negotiation, a grievance, early conciliation or a tribunal claim, and the likely costs.
Take the agreed steps
We negotiate on your behalf, review a settlement agreement or prepare and pursue a claim.
What to prepare
- Your employment contract and any recent changes to it
- Letters, emails and notes of meetings about the issue
- Payslips and details of your pay and benefits
- The date of dismissal or of the events you are concerned about
Fees and the first consultation
The initial consultation in employment matters is £325 + VAT. Our employment law fees are published on the employment law fees page.
Questions about employment law
Is there a deadline for an Employment Tribunal claim?
For most employment tribunal claims, the time limit is six months less one day from the act complained of, or from the last act in a series. This applies where the act or dismissal took place on or after 1 October 2026. Where it took place wholly before 1 October 2026, the earlier limit of three months less one day still applies. ACAS early conciliation must be started within the time limit.
Do I need advice on a settlement agreement?
For a settlement agreement to settle statutory employment claims, the employee must receive independent legal advice on its terms and effect. We review the agreement and explain what you would be giving up.