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Solicitors Unfair dismissal

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.

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.

Unfair dismissal Solicitors

Simon Cook

London NW10 4UA

Simon Cook solicitor Unfair dismissal London

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

40 years of experience

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...

Mark Hunter

Liverpool L11 1BX

Mark Hunter solicitor Unfair dismissal Liverpool

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Liverpool

30 years of experience

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...

Vince Adon

London EC4A 2AB

Vince Adon solicitor Unfair dismissal London

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

8 years of experience

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...

Kevin Wilson

Bolton BL1 4NB

Kevin Wilson solicitor Unfair dismissal Bolton

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Bolton

21 years of experience

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...

David Pritchard

London EC4V 5EF

David Pritchard solicitor Unfair dismissal London

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

17 years of experience

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...

Nicola Palfrey

London W6 7PJ

Nicola Palfrey solicitor Unfair dismissal London

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

20 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

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...

Qarrar SOMJI

Birmingham B12 0NS

Qarrar SOMJI solicitor Unfair dismissal Birmingham

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Birmingham

12 years of experience

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...

Jan MARZEC

London GU7 1JX

Jan MARZEC solicitor Unfair dismissal London

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

26 years of experience

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...

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

Kiran Kaur solicitor Unfair dismissal Guildford

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Guildford

16 years of experience

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...

John Cato

Birmingham B12 0NS

John Cato solicitor Unfair dismissal Birmingham

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Birmingham

37 years of experience

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...

Daniel Oakland

London NW8 6AR

Daniel Oakland solicitor Unfair dismissal London

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

36 years of experience

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...

Paul Britton

Hove BN3 2BP

Paul Britton solicitor Unfair dismissal Hove

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Hove

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...

Christian Browne

Leicestershire LE16 7WB

Christian Browne solicitor Unfair dismissal Leicestershire

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Leicestershire

29 years of experience

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...

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Ian Winrow solicitor Unfair dismissal Caernarfon

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Caernarfon

12 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Chris BARBER solicitor Unfair dismissal Cardiff

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Cardiff

15 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

John Graham

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

John Graham solicitor Unfair dismissal Cardiff

Unfair dismissal Solicitor Cardiff

42 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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

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 Chaplin

London W6 7PJ

James Chaplin solicitor Unfair dismissal London

Unfair dismissal Solicitor London

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 Appeal Courts. He has a great deal of experience with dealing with all issues regardi...

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...

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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...

Laura THORPE

Sheffield S9 1TP

Laura THORPE solicitor Unfair dismissal Sheffield

Employment Solicitor Sheffield

19 years of experience

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...

Kerry Hughes

Belfast BT1 3GN

Kerry Hughes solicitor Unfair dismissal Belfast

Employment Solicitor Belfast

14 years of experience

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...

Rebecca Ellerbeck

Berkshire RG45 7AX

Rebecca Ellerbeck solicitor Unfair dismissal Berkshire

Employment 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...

Yolanda Perez

Bristol BS7 8BH

Yolanda Perez solicitor Unfair dismissal Bristol

Employment Solicitor Bristol

17 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

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