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.

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

With 19 years of experience, Nicola Palfrey is a dynamic and highly skilled solicitor specializing in criminal law, family law, employment law, and civil litigation. Fluent in Arabic, English, German, and Italian, Nicola provides expert legal services to...

Laura THORPE

Sheffield S9 1TP

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Sheffield

18 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

With a wealth of experience spanning 18 years, Laura Thorpe is a dedicated lawyer based in Sheffield, specializing in Employment Law and Civil Litigation. She has a strong focus on providing effective legal solutions for clients dealing with...

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Guildford

15 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Kiran Kaur is an experienced solicitor based in Guildford, with 15 years of expertise in employment law, family law, divorce, and healthcare-related legal matters. As a key member of C P Law Associates, which was established in 2014,...

Paul Britton

Hove BN3 2BP

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Hove

Does not accept legal aid

I am the Owner, Director and a Solicitor at my firm, Britton and Time Solicitors. Britton and Time is a law firm based in Brighton and Hove which focuses on a multitude of legal areas. Before creating Britton...

Sympathy NWOSU

London SW2 5UT

Unfair dismissal Solicitors London

23 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Sympathy Nwosu is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, with 23 years of expertise in criminal law, employment law, and immigration matters. He does not accept legal aid. As the Principal of his firm, Sympathy has built...

James Chaplin

London W6 7PJ

Unfair dismissal Solicitors London

Does not accept legal aid

James qualified as a solicitor in 2013 and specialises in civil litigation, employment, crime and extradition. James has higher rights of audience in criminal courts which allows him to represent clients in the Crown Court and all Criminal...

Del Bailey

Cheshire SK8 7BS

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Cheshire

51 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Del Bailey is a solicitor based in Cheshire with extensive experience in employment law, conveyancing, and wills, trusts, and estate matters. Fluent in English and French, he provides expert legal services to individuals, businesses, and law firms. In...

James Tomkins

London NW10 4UA

Unfair dismissal Solicitors London

32 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

James Tomkins is a highly experienced litigation and dispute resolution lawyer based in London, with 32 years of expertise in civil, commercial, and employment law. He is a Director at Hodders Law Limited and leads the firm's Litigation...

Kuldeep CLAIR

London EC4Y 0DT

Unfair dismissal Solicitors London

30 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in Unfair dismissal

Kuldeep Clair is a solicitor (regulated by the SRA) with 20 years’ experience since qualification. He has worked in various areas of contentious law in his legal career, including the pursuit and defence of civil proceedings, whether they...

Christian Browne

Leicestershire LE16 7WB

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Leicestershire

28 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Christian Browne, known as Chris, is a highly experienced lawyer based in Leicestershire with 28 years of legal practice. Specializing in corporate, commercial, and intellectual property law, Chris provides expert legal advice to businesses and individuals. His expertise...

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...

Richard Boateng

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Middlesex

24 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Richard Boateng is a solicitor based in Middlesex with 24 years of experience across multiple legal disciplines, including criminal law, employment law, family law, immigration, bankruptcy, and consumer rights. His extensive expertise and dynamic approach enable him to...

Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors Avocat London

Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors

Solicitors London W6 7PJ

Unfair dismissal Solicitors

5 Solicitors

Does not accept legal aid

Hollingsworth Edwards is a highly reputable and successful law firm based in West London, representing clients across the UK and internationally. With expertise in a wide range of legal areas, including criminal law, fraud, employment, family law, divorce,...

Simon Cook

London NW10 4UA

Unfair dismissal Solicitors London

39 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Simon Cook, an independent lawyer in London, specializes in employment litigation, civil litigation, bankruptcy, consumer rights, and healthcare law. With over 39 years of experience, Simon Cook offers comprehensive legal services in various areas, including: Employment Litigation: Representing employees...

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.

James Byrne

Stockport SK5 7DL

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Stockport

34 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

James Byrne is an experienced solicitor based in Stockport, with a career spanning over four decades. He graduated from Manchester University Law School in 1986 and qualified as a solicitor in 1990. Throughout his extensive career, James has...

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Middlesex

15 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh is a senior solicitor and co-founder of Danbar Solicitors, based in Middlesex. With over 15 years of experience, she is a highly skilled lawyer specializing in employment law, civil litigation, family law, and immigration matters. As...

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...

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Caernarfon

11 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Ian Winrow is an experienced solicitor with 11 years of legal practice, specializing in employment law, family law, immigration, litigation, and financial services. With a strong academic background, including a first-class law degree from Bangor University, Ian combines...

Kevin Wilson

Bolton BL1 4NB

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Bolton

20 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

With 20 years of experience in law, Kevin Wilson is a highly qualified solicitor based at Bradshaw Legal, specializing in Fraud, Employment, Family Law, Divorce, and Litigation. Kevin has built a reputable practice focusing on providing effective legal...

Salmaan Islam

Essex RM1 1DA

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Essex

18 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Salmaan Islam is a highly experienced lawyer based in Essex, with 18 years of expertise in employment law, family law, divorce, litigation, bankruptcy, and consumer rights. Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, he provides legal services tailored...

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...

Mark Hunter

Liverpool L11 1BX

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Liverpool

29 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Mark Hunter is an specialist personal injury solicitor and the owner of Mackrell & Thomas. Mark has considerable expertise in all types of personal injury claims, ranging from fatal accidents and catastrophic injuries to minor whiplash and sprains....

Calvin Carrington

West Midlands DY8 1PQ

Unfair dismissal Solicitors West Midlands

20 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Calvin Carrington is an experienced commercial solicitor based in the West Midlands, specializing in both commercial and personal legal matters. With a commercial awareness that allows him to deliver appropriate advice without overwhelming clients with legal jargon, Calvin...

Yolanda Perez

Bristol BS7 8BH

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Bristol

16 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in Unfair dismissal

Yolanda Perez is a highly experienced solicitor based in Bristol, with 16 years of expertise in both Spanish and Anglo-Spanish law. Specializing in employment law, she provides expert legal advice on matters such as unfair dismissal, workplace discrimination,...

Qarrar SOMJI

Birmingham B12 0NS

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Birmingham

11 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Qarrar Somji is a solicitor based in Birmingham, specializing in a wide range of legal areas, including Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Court Claims, Defamation, Dispute Resolution, Divorce, Employment Law, Family Law, Insolvency, Landlord & Tenant Litigation, Neighbour Disputes, Tribunals, Trust & Estate Disputes, and Wills. With his extensive experience across...

Tamara Barbeary

Buckinghamshire HP5 1EG

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Buckinghamshire

9 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Tamara Barbeary is a solicitor based in Buckinghamshire, with 9 years of experience in the field of employment law. She is the Head of Employment Law at Lennons Solicitors, a law firm with offices in Chesham, Amersham, and...

Laura Bailhache

Taunton TA1 1SA

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Taunton

15 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Laura Bailhache is a solicitor based in Taunton with expertise in employment law, conveyancing, wills, trusts, and estate matters, as well as civil litigation. Fluent in English and Italian, she provides comprehensive legal services tailored to individual and...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Cardiff

14 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in Unfair dismissal

Chris Barber is an experienced solicitor based in Cardiff with 14 years of legal practice, specializing in family law, civil litigation, and employment law. He has extensive experience handling family matters such as cohabitation, divorce, and child disputes....

Dean Smith

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Cardiff

11 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in Unfair dismissal

Dean Smith is a highly skilled solicitor based in Cardiff with 11 years of experience, specialising in criminal law, employment law, litigation, dispute resolution, conveyancing, consumer rights, and commercial law. His diverse legal practice encompasses complex matters such...

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

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Mo Jaufurally

London SW2 5UT

Unfair dismissal Solicitors London

17 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Mo Jaufurally is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, with 17 years of legal practice. Fluent in both English and French, he specialises in criminal law, employment law, family law, immigration, and litigation. He does not accept...

David Pritchard

London EC4V 5EF

Unfair dismissal Solicitors London

16 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

David Pritchard is a seasoned litigation and dispute resolution solicitor based in London, with 16 years of experience handling a broad range of complex legal matters. As a partner at SBP Law, he represents corporate clients, individuals, and...

Sushil Gaikwad

London SE18 6FH

Unfair dismissal Solicitors London

15 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

With 15 years of experience, Sushil Gaikwad specializes in a wide range of legal areas, including employment, family law, commercial law, and financial services. He offers expert legal services in areas such as dispute resolution, immigration, intellectual property,...

Andrew Akhuetie

Wolverhampton WV1 4EX

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Wolverhampton

17 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

With 17 years of experience, Andrew Akhuetie specializes in employment law, family law, immigration, and litigation. He is dedicated to ensuring that clients' rights are upheld, especially in employment-related matters. Areas of Expertise Employment Law – Specializing in...

Roy MAGARA

Bicester OX27 8BL

Unfair dismissal Solicitors Bicester

9 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Shortlisted for the Modern Law Awards 2025 'Rising Star of the Year', and with over a decade of experience, Roy is dedicated to understanding what results you need; providing you with an informed basis upon which to make...

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