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Solicitors Redundancy

Redundancy occurs when an employer decides a particular role is no longer needed—often due to business closure, restructuring, or reduced workload. UK law lays down clear rules on how redundancies should be carried out, aiming to ensure fairness in both selection and financial compensation. Understanding these rights is essential if you’re at risk of losing your job.

  • Fair selection: Employers must use objective criteria (e.g., skills, performance) and consult with employees before finalising who will be made redundant.
  • Redundancy pay: If you’ve worked continuously for two years or more, you’re typically entitled to statutory redundancy pay. The amount depends on your age, weekly pay, and length of service.
  • Notice period: You’re entitled to a minimum notice period based on your length of service, unless your contract specifies a longer period.
  • Alternative employment: Employers should consider suitable alternative roles in the organisation to avoid making employees redundant unnecessarily.
  • Consultation requirements: Larger-scale redundancies (20 or more employees) trigger collective consultation obligations, ensuring employees have a chance to voice concerns.

A solicitor can:

  • Review the redundancy process: Checking whether fair selection criteria and procedures were followed.
  • Advise on settlement agreements: Ensuring you understand and negotiate any severance terms or legal waivers.
  • Represent you in disputes: If you believe you’ve been unfairly selected, a solicitor can bring a claim for unfair dismissal or discrimination if relevant.

Costs vary according to complexity and solicitor experience. Many charge hourly rates (commonly £150–£300), while some offer fixed-fee packages—for instance, reviewing a settlement agreement. If you need to challenge a redundancy decision at an employment tribunal, fees can rise due to the extra preparation and hearing time. Always seek an initial consultation to discuss your situation, explore costs, and determine the best course of action.

Simon Terry

Amersham HP6 6FA

Simon Terry  Amersham

Redundancy Solicitor Amersham

28 years of experience

From 350 £ and £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Having started my career in the Commercial Litigation department of one of the larger firms in the City of London I have spent the last 20+ years working both in private practice and in-house, gaining valuable experience of how to best meet the needs of my clients – whether they are multi-national FTSE 250 corporations, ent...

Mark Hunter

Liverpool L11 1BX

Mark Hunter  Liverpool

Redundancy Solicitor Liverpool

30 years of experience

From 100 £ and 217 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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. Mark has over 20 years’ experience as a solicitor specialising in person...

Patrick Campbell

Patrick Campbell

Stockport SK5

Patrick Campbell Avocat Stockport

Redundancy Solicitor Stockport

3 Solicitors

Established in 2005

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 been quoted regularly in the media and am an ADR accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator. I specialise in Motoring...

Dean Smith

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

Dean Smith  Cardiff

Redundancy Solicitor Cardiff

12 years of experience

From 192 £ and 192 £

Accepts legal aid in Redundancy

At a glance : 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 as workplace disputes, redundancy, medical malpra...

Tamara Barbeary

Amersham HP5 1EG

Tamara Barbeary  Amersham

Redundancy Solicitor Amersham

10 years of experience

From 225 £ and 225 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 Beaconsfield. Tamara has built a reputation for offering practical, approachable advice and personaliz...

Simon Cook

London NW10 4UA

Simon Cook  London

Redundancy Solicitor London

40 years of experience

From 325 £ and 325 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 and employers in di...

James Byrne

Stockport SK5 7DL

James Byrne  Stockport

Redundancy Solicitor Stockport

35 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 built a wealth of legal experience, handling thousands of personal injury, employme...

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Ian Winrow  Caernarfon

Redundancy Solicitor Caernarfon

12 years of experience

From 110 £ and 175 £

Accepts legal aid in Redundancy

First consultation at £50, free if a case is opened

At a glance : 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 legal expertise with a practical, client-focused appr...

Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors

Redundancy Solicitor London

5 Solicitors

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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, immigration, wills, trusts, estate planning, and litigation, the fir...

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Rebecca Ellerbeck

Berkshire RG45 7AX

Rebecca Ellerbeck  Berkshire

Redundancy Solicitor Berkshire

19 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 working for a top regional practice advising both individual employees a...

Nicola Palfrey

London W6 7PJ

Nicola Palfrey  London

Redundancy Solicitor London

20 years of experience

From 160 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Redundancy

At a glance : 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 a diverse range of clients. Areas of Expertise Criminal Law – Speciali...

Dr. Donald Macfarlane

London EC4V 5EF

Dr. Donald Macfarlane  London

Redundancy Solicitor London

23 years of experience

From 400 £ and 500 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Dr. Macfarlane represents all sizes of business covering all their corporate and commercial needs. Whether it is contract reviews or an acquisition of or for your business. As a trusted adviser he brings experience, technical, governance and compliance knowledge and the experience from having worked for international corpor...

Del Bailey

Cheshire SK8 7BS

Del Bailey  Cheshire

Redundancy Solicitor Cheshire

52 years of experience

From 150 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 Employment Law, Del advises on matters including unfair dismissal, workpl...

SBP Law

SBP Law

London EC4V

SBP Law Avocat London

Redundancy Solicitor London

19 Solicitors

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : At SBP Law we pride ourselves on providing our clients with discreet, creative and strategic business advice. Since inception we have represented the interests of corporate and individual clients in fields usually dominated by much larger law firms. Whilst we are known primarily for property, our areas of expertise include ...

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Kevin Wilson

Bolton BL1 4NB

Kevin Wilson  Bolton

Redundancy Solicitor Bolton

21 years of experience

From 120 £ and 350 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 solutions to clients in various areas of law, including Domestic Violenc...

Kerry Hughes

Belfast BT1 3GN

Kerry Hughes  Belfast

Redundancy Solicitor Belfast

14 years of experience

From 100 £ and 150 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Kerry Hughes is a highly experienced lawyer based in Belfast with 13 years of expertise in employment law, civil litigation, and personal injury law. Dual-qualified as a solicitor in both England and Wales and Northern Ireland, Kerry has built a reputation for providing exceptional legal services to individuals and business...

Christian Browne

Leicestershire LE16 7WB

Christian Browne  Leicestershire

Redundancy Solicitor Leicestershire

29 years of experience

From 135 £ and 225 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 spans a wide range of practice areas, including merge...

Daniel Oakland

London NW8 6AR

Daniel Oakland  London

Redundancy Solicitor London

36 years of experience

From 300 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 range of employment issues for both employees and employers. He has been the Head of Employment Law depart...

Najib Khan

Hatfield AL9 5HZ

Najib Khan  Hatfield

Redundancy Solicitor Hatfield

19 years of experience

From 180 £ and 240 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Najib Khan is an independent lawyer based in Hatfield, with over 18 years of experience in immigration litigation, dispute resolution, civil litigation, conveyancing, and various other legal areas. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, Najib offers a comprehensive range of legal services tailored to meet the needs of both ind...

Qarrar SOMJI

Birmingham B12 0NS

Qarrar SOMJI  Birmingham

Redundancy Solicitor Birmingham

12 years of experience

From 165 £ and 375 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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, Trib...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Chris BARBER  Cardiff

Redundancy Solicitor Cardiff

15 years of experience

From 215 £ and 215 £

Accepts legal aid in Redundancy

At a glance : 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. Chris also represents large financial companies in civil litigati...

5 Solicitors in Employment (Area of expertise might be Redundancy)

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Kuldeep CLAIR

London EC4Y 0DT

Kuldeep CLAIR  London

Employment Solicitor London

31 years of experience

From 150 £ and 150 £

Accepts legal aid in Redundancy

At a glance : 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 be money claims or more complex and interesting cases. In the last decade, Kuldeep has...

Reina D'Costa

Harrow HA5 1BN

Reina D'Costa  Harrow

Employment Solicitor Harrow

From 150 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 with multinationals, and start-ups and achievements across new territories and services. Reina has advis...

Lisa Pharaoh

Dorchester DT1 1TL

Lisa Pharaoh  Dorchester

Employment Solicitor Dorchester

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 is in litigation and dispute resolution, much of it gained in local government (Senior ...

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh  Middlesex

Employment Solicitor Middlesex

16 years of experience

From 250 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 the head of the Immigration Department at Danbar Solicitors, Jennife...

Paul Britton

Hove BN3 2BP

Paul Britton  Hove

Employment Solicitor Hove

From 200 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 and Time, I worked in another central London law firm and also in business development roles in my early 20's. I hav...

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