unfair dismissal Solicitors

Unfair dismissal happens when you’re dismissed from your job without a fair reason or the correct procedure. Under UK employment law, specifically the Employment Rights Act 1996, you have the right to challenge a dismissal if you believe it wasn’t justified. If successful, you may be reinstated in your role or awarded compensation.

Danielle Wright

Nottingham NG1 5BS

unfair dismissal Solicitors Nottingham

8 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I am an employment law specialist, having qualified as a Solicitor following 15 years experience as an HR Consultant. I am based in the Nottingham office just outside the city centre on Regent Street & Ropewalk Chambers, but...

Vince Adon

London EC4A 2AB

unfair dismissal Solicitors London

7 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I hold a first class honours degree in Law and also completed the Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School. With over 6 years' legal experience and more than 15 years in business, I have been able to...

Patrick Campbell

Solicitors Stockport SK5 7DL

unfair dismissal Solicitors

3 Solicitors

Established in 2005

Does not accept legal aid

I am a solicitor and one of the founding partners of BCM Law LLP, and have over twenty years experience in the legal profession. Before setting up BCM I worked for a leading motoring offence Solicitors. I have...

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

unfair dismissal Solicitors Guildford

15 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Established in 2014, C P Law Associates have been providing legal services to clients from across the UK. We give our clients personal attention and aggressive representation, with a proven track record of success. C P Law Associates...

Diarmuid McKeown

Belfast BT1 3GN

unfair dismissal Solicitors Belfast

47 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in unfair dismissal

Areas of Practice Personal Injury My firm McKeowns is recognised as a leading Personal Injury practice within Northern Ireland. Our approach to handling claims has been centred entirely on caring for clients. From the moment of instruction until...

Christian Browne

Leicestershire LE16 7WB

unfair dismissal Solicitors Leicestershire

28 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Chris specialises in corporate, commercial and intellectual property law and is based in our Leicester and Market Harborough office. He advises on mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, private equity and investments and regularly advises on international transactions....

Qarrar SOMJI

Birmingham B12 0NS

unfair dismissal Solicitors Birmingham

11 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Qarrar leads the Dispute Resolution team at Witan Solicitors, specialising in high-value disputes, assisting both individuals and organisations. Qarrar has helped clients navigate a broad range of commercial litigation matters including shareholder and director disputes, breach of directors’...

Lisa Pharaoh

Dorchester DT1 1TL

unfair dismissal Solicitors Dorchester

Does not accept legal aid

Lisa is a Solicitor and Civil Mediation Council Registered Mediator in both Civil & Commercial Disputes and in Workplace & Employment disputes. She has practised as a solicitor for over 26 years, qualifying in 1993. Her expertise...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

unfair dismissal Solicitors Cardiff

14 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in unfair dismissal

Chris studied Law and French at Cardiff University, his LPC at Bristol and qualified with Robertsons in 2011. He deals with family matters including cohabitation, divorce and children disputes. He also undertakes extensive work in civil litigation disputes...

Dean Smith

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

unfair dismissal Solicitors Cardiff

11 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in unfair dismissal

A highly motived team worker with a keen eye for detail and an ability to quickly assimilate numerous and complex facts in order to provide outcome focused advice and solutions. Articulate and confident communicator with excellent analytical skills....

Del Bailey

Cheshire SK8 7BS

unfair dismissal Solicitors Cheshire

51 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

My name is Del Bailey and I am the Principal Consultant and Founder of Baileys Solicitors and Legal Consultants. After a long and successful career dating back to 1969 I founded my own practice in 2003 which specialises...

Salmaan Islam

Essex RM1 1DA

unfair dismissal Solicitors Essex

18 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

North Ford Solicitors is a firm of fully qualified and experienced solicitors specialising in civil litigation, employment law and family law. From county court actions to major disputes conducted in the High Court of Justice, we have extensive...

Jan MARZEC

London GU7 1JX

unfair dismissal Solicitors London

25 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

David Pritchard

London EC4V 5EF

unfair dismissal Solicitors London

16 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

David Pritchard is a litigation and dispute resolution partner member of SBP law. He deals with a broad portfolio of cases and has over ten years’ experience bringing and defending claims on behalf of corporate clients, individuals and...

Hélène Berard

London NW5 1RD

unfair dismissal Solicitors London

13 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Hélène Berard, dual qualified solicitor in England, Wales, and France. With extensive experience as a dual qualified solicitor in London and Paris, Hélène now runs Berard & Lovell solicitors, an international commercial law firm. Hélène specialises in advising...

How can a solicitor help me if I’ve been unfairly dismissed in the UK?

If you believe you’ve been unfairly dismissed, an employment solicitor can:

Assess your case: They’ll review your contract, the circumstances of your dismissal, and check whether you’ve met the usual two-year service requirement (with some exceptions, such as discrimination or whistleblowing).
Explain fair vs. unfair reasons: Employers can only dismiss employees for legitimate reasons—like misconduct or redundancy—and must follow a fair process. Your solicitor will examine if these criteria were met.
Guide you through ACAS Early Conciliation: You must contact ACAS before bringing a tribunal claim. A solicitor can advise you on this process and help negotiate a settlement if possible.
Represent you at the Employment Tribunal: Should conciliation fail, your solicitor will prepare your case, handle paperwork, and advocate on your behalf at the tribunal.

Ultimately, a solicitor’s expertise can improve your chances of securing compensation, a settlement agreement, or reinstatement.

How much does an unfair dismissal claim cost?

The cost of hiring a solicitor to handle your unfair dismissal claim can vary. Some solicitors charge hourly rates between £150 and £300, while others might offer fixed fees for specific stages of the process—such as drafting your tribunal application. If you have a strong claim, you may find a firm willing to discuss a no win, no fee arrangement.

Before you commit, ask about an initial consultation, which may be discounted or free. Also check whether you have legal expenses insurance—often included with home or vehicle policies—or if you’re a trade union member, as these can help cover some or all of your legal costs. Getting the right legal support early on can boost your chances of securing compensation or even reinstatement.

Paschal Ihebuzor

Birmingham B66 4AA

unfair dismissal Solicitors Birmingham

18 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

An experienced Lawyer with Passion to deliver to my client's satisfaction within legal possibilities.

Ashley Gurr

London W10 5AD

unfair dismissal Solicitors London

17 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Ashley predominantly worked with SME clients, and developed a very good understanding of their needs and requirements. Accordingly, he developed his reputation as an astute Solicitor with a keen eye for detail and genuine commercial awareness. In 2012,...

Sympathy NWOSU

London SW2 5UT

unfair dismissal Solicitors London

23 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Sympathy Nwosu is the Principal of the firm. He is a Solicitor and he is happily married with four children. He did his law degree at Essex University and completed his Legal Practice Course at the University of...

Calvin Carrington

West Midlands DY8 1PQ

unfair dismissal Solicitors West Midlands

20 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I am an experienced commercial solicitor with a commercial awareness for delivering appropriate advice without too much legal jargon. I specialise in legal issues in both commercial and personal matters. My success in many of these areas comes...

Laura Bailhache

Taunton TA1 1SA

unfair dismissal Solicitors Taunton

15 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

We are all-round commercial solicitors with expertise in company, property and tax affairs but also provide a dedicated and specialist service to our private clients on personal matters. We don't engage in volume transactional work but provide a...

Tamara Barbeary

Buckinghamshire HP5 1EG

unfair dismissal Solicitors Buckinghamshire

9 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I'm Head of Employment Law at Lennons Solicitors, a Buckinghamshire-based law firm with offices in Chesham, Amersham and Beaconsfield. We pride ourselves on being approachable lawyers, offering practical advice and a personal level of service to both businesses...

Kerry Hughes

Belfast BT1 3GN

unfair dismissal Solicitors Belfast

13 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I am a dual qualified Solicitor in England and Wales and Northern Ireland. I specialise in Employment, Civil Litigation & Personal Injury Law. I am a member of the Employment Lawyers Group Northern Ireland. I hold a Certificate...

Reina D'Costa

Harrow HA5 1BN

unfair dismissal Solicitors Harrow

Does not accept legal aid

Reina D’costa, the founder of Bizlaw UK, is a savvy, practical and proactive UK Solicitor (dual qualified in the UK and India). She has many years of legal experience and great testimonials. She has a proven track record...

Nicola Palfrey

London W6 7PJ

unfair dismissal Solicitors London

19 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in unfair dismissal

We are a firm of dynamic individuals each with a wealth of legal experience and skills. We have been offering a thorough and high quality service of advice and representation to our many satisfied clients since 2010 and...

Yolanda Perez

Bristol BS7 8BH

unfair dismissal Solicitors Bristol

16 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in unfair dismissal

I am a Spanish lawyer with extensive experience in cross-border legal matters, particularly Anglo-Spanish law, having advised on jurisdiction and competence in international affairs including corporate law, investment and partnership agreements, employment, property , wills & probate and...

Rebecca Ellerbeck

Berkshire RG45 7AX

unfair dismissal Solicitors Berkshire

18 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Rebecca Ellerbeck is a Senior Associate Solicitor in our Employment Team. Rebecca is highly experienced advising both individual employees and employers across all areas of employment law matters. Rebecca trained at a City firm before spending 10 years...

Daniel Oakland

London NW8 6AR

unfair dismissal Solicitors London

35 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Oakland & Co is a firm of solicitors specialising in Employment Law. Daniel Oakland is the Principal of the firm. He is a solicitor and a qualified barrister with nearly 30 years experience of dealing with the full...

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

unfair dismissal Solicitors Caernarfon

11 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I have 15 years' experience in Employment Law, and regularly appear in the Employment Tribunal representing both Employee and Employer. I am a Higher Court Advocate (Civil) so can appear in all Courts in England and Wales in...

Kevin Wilson

Bolton BL1 4NB

unfair dismissal Solicitors Bolton

20 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Bradshaw Legal, has more than twenty years combined experience in personal injury, serious injury, clinical negligence, family law, divorce and child arrangements. Whether you have been involved in a road traffic accident, accident at work or in a...

Liz Dumbleton

Kent TN12 0AP

unfair dismissal Solicitors Kent

26 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Liz joined the firm in December 2001 as an Assistant Solicitor, became Partner in May 2002 and in November 2007 became Senior Partner. Liz has overall responsibility for the firm and each of the firm’s departments, having extensive...

5 Solicitors Employment (Area of expertise might be unfair dismissal)

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Simon Cook

London NW10 4UA

unfair dismissal Solicitors London

39 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Michael Buckworth

London EC2A 2AB

unfair dismissal Solicitors London

20 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Mr Buckworth and his wider team at Buckworths work with high growth businesses on commercial property transactions, investment rounds and M&A transactions. Areas of law: ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSALS, BRANDING & IP, COMMERCIAL, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, EMPLOYEE INCENTIVISATION, FUNDRAISING, SHAREHOLDER...

Monica BOND

London E14 5AA

unfair dismissal Solicitors London

24 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Monica Bond is Principal of Bond Solicitors. Monica has a unique combination of skills and experience. She is both an experienced solicitor with more than 13 years in practice and an experienced accountant with over 20 years in...

Jamie Byrne

Stockport SK5 7DL

unfair dismissal Solicitors Stockport

34 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I graduated from Manchester University Law school in 1986 and qualified as a solicitor in 1990. My career has spanned four decades and I have built up a vast wealth of legal experience handling thousands of personal injury...

Andrew Scott

Derbyshire DE55 7DD

unfair dismissal Solicitors Derbyshire

35 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I have over twenty four years’ experience in the law having been a partner and director in a successful East Midlands law firm. I specialise in resolving disputes large and small.

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