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.

Daniel Oakland

London NW8 6AR

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Vince Adon

London EC4A 2AB

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

7 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

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,...

Reina D'Costa

Harrow HA5 1BN

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

John Graham

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Cardiff

41 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in Unfair dismissal

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...

James Byrne

Stockport SK5 7DL

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Kerry Hughes

Belfast BT1 3GN

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Belfast

13 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

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...

Danielle Wright

Nottingham NG1 5BS

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Laura THORPE

Sheffield S9 1TP

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Sympathy NWOSU

London SW2 5UT

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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,...

David Pritchard

London EC4V 5EF

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Nicola Palfrey

London W6 7PJ

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Patrick Campbell

Solicitor Stockport SK5

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Stockport

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...

Calvin Carrington

West Midlands DY8 1PQ

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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....

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.

Tamara Barbeary

Amersham HP5 1EG

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Amersham

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...

Salmaan Islam

Essex RM1 1DA

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Christian Browne

Leicestershire LE16 7WB

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Simon Terry

Amersham HP6 6FA

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Amersham

27 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

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...

Diarmuid McKeown

Belfast BT1 3GN

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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 Solicitor Caernarfon

11 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in Unfair dismissal

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 Solicitor 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...

Yolanda Perez

Bristol BS7 8BH

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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,...

Richard Boateng

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Lisa Pharaoh

Dorchester DT1 1TL

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Zoheb Chaudhry

London W9 3QG

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

11 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

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,...

Jan MARZEC

London GU7 1JX

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

25 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

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...

Tad Ostrowski

Woking GU21 6BD

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Woking

25 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

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...

Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors

Solicitor London W6

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

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,...

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Del Bailey

Cheshire SK8 7BS

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Dean Smith

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

Simon Cook

London NW10 4UA

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

John Cato

Birmingham B12 0NS

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Birmingham

36 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

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...

Andrew Akhuetie

Wolverhampton WV1 4EX

Unfair dismissal Solicitor 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...

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