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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.

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Ian Winrow solicitor Unfair dismissal 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 solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

James Byrne

Stockport SK5 7DL

James Byrne solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Chris BARBER solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Kerry Hughes

Belfast BT1 3GN

Kerry Hughes solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Dean Smith

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

Dean Smith solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Simon Cook

London NW10 4UA

Simon Cook solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Tad Ostrowski

Woking GU21 6BD

Tad Ostrowski solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Danielle Wright

Nottingham NG1 5BS

Danielle Wright solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

David Pritchard

London EC4V 5EF

David Pritchard solicitor Unfair dismissal London

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

17 years of experience

From 300 £ and 400 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 insolvency practitioners in claims spanning from small-claims County Court cases t...

Simon Terry

Amersham HP6 6FA

Simon Terry solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Del Bailey

Cheshire SK8 7BS

Del Bailey solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Christian Browne

Leicestershire LE16 7WB

Christian Browne solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Kevin Wilson

Bolton BL1 4NB

Kevin Wilson solicitor Unfair dismissal Bolton

Unfair dismissal 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...

Qarrar SOMJI

Birmingham B12 0NS

Qarrar SOMJI solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Vince Adon

London EC4A 2AB

Vince Adon solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Sympathy NWOSU

London SW2 5UT

Sympathy NWOSU solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

John Cato

Birmingham B12 0NS

John Cato solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Salmaan Islam

Essex RM1 1DA

Salmaan Islam solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Andrew Nyamayaro

Coventry CV1 2NU

Andrew Nyamayaro solicitor Unfair dismissal Coventry

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Coventry

14 years of experience

From 220 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Unfair dismissal

At a glance : Andrew Nyamayaro is the Director and Principal solicitor for Tann Law Solicitors Ltd. He is the current Vice President of the Warwickshire Law Society. Andrew is experienced in several areas of law which include immigration, family, business, employment and human rights law. He has vast experience in dealing with clients fr...

Laura THORPE

Sheffield S9 1TP

Laura THORPE solicitor Unfair dismissal Sheffield

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Sheffield

19 years of experience

From 201 £ and 201 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 a variety of issues such as workplace disputes, civil claims, and neighbour-related...

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

Kiran Kaur solicitor Unfair dismissal Guildford

Unfair dismissal 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...

Mo Jaufurally

London SW2 5UT

Mo Jaufurally solicitor Unfair dismissal London

Unfair dismissal 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...

Tamara Barbeary

Amersham HP5 1EG

Tamara Barbeary solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Diarmuid McKeown

Belfast BT1 3GN

Diarmuid McKeown solicitor Unfair dismissal Belfast

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Belfast

48 years of experience

From 150 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Unfair dismissal

Free first consultation of 30 min

At a glance : 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 the settlement of claim and payment of damages, each of our clients embarks upo...

John Graham

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

John Graham solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Calvin Carrington

West Midlands DY8 1PQ

Calvin Carrington solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Jan MARZEC

London GU7 1JX

Jan MARZEC solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Patrick Campbell solicitor Unfair dismissal Stockport

Patrick Campbell

Stockport SK5

Patrick Campbell solicitor Unfair dismissal Stockport

Unfair dismissal 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...

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

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Roy MAGARA

Bicester OX27 8BL

Roy MAGARA solicitor Unfair dismissal 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...

Ratika PURI KAPUR

London NW1 5RA

Ratika PURI KAPUR solicitor Unfair dismissal London

Employment Solicitor London

4 years of experience

From 350 £ and 350 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Ratika qualified as a solicitor and admitted to the roll of Solicitors by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) on 17th September 2001. She is an internationally acclaimed lawyer with an established career spanning over 23 years of in-depth experience in UK Immigration Law and Legislation, Nationality, Residency and Vis...

Yolanda Perez

Bristol BS7 8BH

Yolanda Perez solicitor Unfair dismissal Bristol

Employment 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...

Sushil Gaikwad

London SE18 6FH

Sushil Gaikwad solicitor Unfair dismissal London

Employment Solicitor London

16 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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, and civil litigation. Areas of Expertise Employment & ...

Paul Britton

Hove BN3 2BP

Paul Britton solicitor Unfair dismissal 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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