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Solicitors Unfair dismissal

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.

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.

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.

Dean Smith

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

Dean Smith  Cardiff

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Cardiff

12 years of experience

From 192 £ and 192 £

Accepts legal aid in Unfair dismissal

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...

Christian Browne

Leicestershire LE16 7WB

Christian Browne  Leicestershire

Unfair dismissal 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...

Reina D'Costa

Harrow HA5 1BN

Reina D'Costa  Harrow

Unfair dismissal 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...

Danielle Wright

Nottingham NG1 5BS

Danielle Wright  Nottingham

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Nottingham

9 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 am happy to also see clients from our Mansfield Eden Court Head Office. I offer advice and suppo...

Salmaan Islam

Essex RM1 1DA

Salmaan Islam  Essex

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Essex

19 years of experience

From 118 £ and 217 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 to a diverse client base. He does not accept legal aid cases but offers...

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Ian Winrow  Caernarfon

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Caernarfon

12 years of experience

From 110 £ and 175 £

Accepts legal aid in Unfair dismissal

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...

Nicola Palfrey

London W6 7PJ

Nicola Palfrey  London

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

20 years of experience

From 160 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Unfair dismissal

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...

Vince Adon

London EC4A 2AB

Vince Adon  London

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

8 years of experience

From 145 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Vince Adon is a London-based lawyer with seven years of experience, specializing in a diverse range of legal areas, including education, employment, family law, divorce, mediation, immigration, litigation, bankruptcy, conveyancing, and consumer rights. With a strong academic background, he holds a first-class honours degree...

Kerry Hughes

Belfast BT1 3GN

Kerry Hughes  Belfast

Unfair dismissal 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...

Zoheb Chaudhry

London W9 3QG

Zoheb Chaudhry  London

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

12 years of experience

From 214 £ and 286 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Zoheb Chaudhry is a skilled and experienced solicitor based in London, with 11 years of legal practice in employment law, landlord and tenant disputes, commercial litigation, and professional negligence. Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Sign Language, and Urdu, he is committed to providing expert legal support to a divers...

Jan MARZEC

London GU7 1JX

Jan MARZEC  London

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

26 years of experience

From 290 £ and 290 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Jan MARZEC, an independent lawyer in London, specializes in fraud, employment litigation, bankruptcy, neighbor disputes, and healthcare law. With over 25 years of experience, Jan MARZEC provides comprehensive legal services in various areas, including: Neighbor Disputes: Assisting clients in resolving conflicts with neighbo...

Simon Terry

Amersham HP6 6FA

Simon Terry  Amersham

Unfair dismissal 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...

Richard Boateng

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Richard Boateng  Middlesex

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Middlesex

25 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 provide innovative and effective legal solutions to his...

Sympathy NWOSU

London SW2 5UT

Sympathy NWOSU  London

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

24 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 a distinguished legal career advocating for clients in cases of unfair dismissal, workplace dis...

Lisa Pharaoh

Dorchester DT1 1TL

Lisa Pharaoh  Dorchester

Unfair dismissal 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 ...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Chris BARBER  Cardiff

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Cardiff

15 years of experience

From 215 £ and 215 £

Accepts legal aid in Unfair dismissal

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...

Mark Hunter

Liverpool L11 1BX

Mark Hunter  Liverpool

Unfair dismissal 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...

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh  Middlesex

Unfair dismissal 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...

John Graham

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

John Graham  Cardiff

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Cardiff

42 years of experience

From 150 £ and 275 £

Accepts legal aid in Unfair dismissal

At a glance : John Graham is a highly experienced solicitor and advocate with over 41 years in the legal profession. Specializing in civil and commercial litigation, insolvency, and healthcare regulatory work, John offers expert legal services across a broad range of areas, including criminal law, employment, intellectual property, and f...

Qarrar SOMJI

Birmingham B12 0NS

Qarrar SOMJI  Birmingham

Unfair dismissal 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...

James Byrne

Stockport SK5 7DL

James Byrne  Stockport

Unfair dismissal 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...

Calvin Carrington

West Midlands DY8 1PQ

Calvin Carrington  West Midlands

Unfair dismissal Solicitor West Midlands

21 years of experience

From 225 £ and 225 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 has built a successful career by working as both an...

James Tomkins

London NW10 4UA

James Tomkins  London

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

33 years of experience

From 325 £ and 325 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 and Dispute Resolution department, providing strategic legal solutions to individuals an...

Del Bailey

Cheshire SK8 7BS

Del Bailey  Cheshire

Unfair dismissal 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...

Tad Ostrowski

Woking GU21 6BD

Tad Ostrowski  Woking

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Woking

26 years of experience

From 325 £ and 325 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Tad is the founding director of Artington Legal and is a senior corporate and commercial lawyer, qualified in England and Wales. Formerly an associate at US and UK law firms in the City of London, and a General Counsel at Travelport (NYSE) and an AIM-listed company, he has over 15 years of senior-level experience, including...

Yolanda Perez

Bristol BS7 8BH

Yolanda Perez  Bristol

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Bristol

17 years of experience

From 175 £ and 175 £

Accepts legal aid in Unfair dismissal

At a glance : 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, wrongful termination, workplace harassment, and sexual harassment...

Tamara Barbeary

Amersham HP5 1EG

Tamara Barbeary  Amersham

Unfair dismissal 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...

Paul Britton

Hove BN3 2BP

Paul Britton  Hove

Unfair dismissal 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...

Simon Cook

London NW10 4UA

Simon Cook  London

Unfair dismissal 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...

John Cato

Birmingham B12 0NS

John Cato  Birmingham

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Birmingham

37 years of experience

From 307 £ and 307 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 36 years of experience, John Cato is a highly skilled solicitor and Solicitor-Advocate, providing expert legal services in employment law, family law, divorce, litigation, and dispute resolution. His ability to represent clients in court allows for a seamless legal process without the need to instruct additional counse...

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

We recommend contacting one of the solicitors listed below, as their area of practice is relevant to your enquiry.

Daniel Oakland

London NW8 6AR

Daniel Oakland  London

Employment 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...

Mo Jaufurally

London SW2 5UT

Mo Jaufurally  London

Employment Solicitor London

18 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 legal aid. Mo provides expert advice on a wide range of legal issues, including unfa...

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

Kiran Kaur  Guildford

Employment Solicitor Guildford

16 years of experience

From 150 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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, Kiran has built a reputation for providing personalized attention and strong legal represen...

Roy MAGARA

Bicester OX27 8BL

Roy MAGARA  Bicester

Employment Solicitor Bicester

10 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 decisions. As a Solicitor Advocate, he has the ability to act for you from the onset of a matter through...

Paschal Ihebuzor

Birmingham B18 7AF

Paschal Ihebuzor  Birmingham

Employment Solicitor Birmingham

19 years of experience

From 100 £ and 217 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Paschal Ihebuzor is a highly experienced solicitor based in Birmingham, with 18 years of legal practice. Specialising in employment law, family law, immigration, litigation, and judicial review, Paschal provides expert legal services with a deep commitment to achieving the best outcomes for his clients. His client-focused a...

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