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Solicitors Wrongful termination

Under UK law, wrongful dismissal means your employer broke your employment contract—for example, by dismissing you without giving proper notice or following contractual procedures. Unfair dismissal, on the other hand, is where the employer lacks a fair reason or fails to follow a reasonable process, as required by the Employment Rights Act 1996. While “wrongful termination” isn’t a formal UK legal term, if you’ve been dismissed without notice or a fair procedure, you could pursue a claim under either wrongful or unfair dismissal.

A solicitor will first identify whether your claim concerns breach of contract (wrongful dismissal) or lack of a fair reason/process (unfair dismissal). They can then:

  • Review your employment contract and dismissal procedure
  • Advise on ACAS Early Conciliation to try resolving the dispute before a tribunal
  • Prepare and represent you at the Employment Tribunal if negotiations fail

Costs vary according to the solicitor’s experience and your case’s complexity. Hourly rates typically range from £150 to £300, though some firms offer fixed fees or consider no win, no fee arrangements if your claim is strong. Always check for an initial consultation—often free or at a reduced rate—to discuss the merits of your case and potential costs.

Wrongful termination is often used in the US to describe being fired in breach of an employment contract or without proper legal grounds. In the UK, similar claims are usually termed wrongful dismissal or unfair dismissal. If you’re dismissed without following the correct procedures or for reasons not deemed “fair” under UK law, you may have grounds to challenge it.

Wrongful termination Solicitors

Kerry Hughes

Belfast BT1 3GN

Kerry Hughes solicitor Wrongful termination Belfast

Wrongful termination 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...

Lisa Pharaoh

Dorchester DT1 1TL

Lisa Pharaoh solicitor Wrongful termination Dorchester

Wrongful termination 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 ...

John Graham

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

John Graham solicitor Wrongful termination Cardiff

Wrongful termination 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...

David Pritchard

London EC4V 5EF

David Pritchard solicitor Wrongful termination London

Wrongful termination 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...

Simon Terry

Amersham HP6 6FA

Simon Terry solicitor Wrongful termination Amersham

Wrongful termination Solicitor Amersham

28 years of experience

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...

Reina D'Costa

Harrow HA5 1BN

Reina D'Costa solicitor Wrongful termination Harrow

Wrongful termination Solicitor Harrow

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...

Diarmuid McKeown

Belfast BT1 3GN

Diarmuid McKeown solicitor Wrongful termination Belfast

Wrongful termination Solicitor Belfast

48 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors solicitor Wrongful termination London

Wrongful termination 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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Danielle Wright

Nottingham NG1 5BS

Danielle Wright solicitor Wrongful termination Nottingham

Wrongful termination 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...

Zoheb Chaudhry

London W9 3QG

Zoheb Chaudhry solicitor Wrongful termination London

Wrongful termination Solicitor London

12 years of experience

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...

John Cato

Birmingham B12 0NS

John Cato solicitor Wrongful termination Birmingham

Wrongful termination 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...

James Tomkins

London NW10 4UA

James Tomkins solicitor Wrongful termination London

Wrongful termination Solicitor London

33 years of experience

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...

Tad Ostrowski

Woking GU21 6BD

Tad Ostrowski solicitor Wrongful termination Woking

Wrongful termination Solicitor Woking

26 years of experience

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...

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

Kiran Kaur solicitor Wrongful termination Guildford

Wrongful termination 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...

Rebecca Ellerbeck

Berkshire RG45 7AX

Rebecca Ellerbeck solicitor Wrongful termination Berkshire

Wrongful termination 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...

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh solicitor Wrongful termination Middlesex

Wrongful termination Solicitor Middlesex

16 years of experience

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...

Nicola Palfrey

London W6 7PJ

Nicola Palfrey solicitor Wrongful termination London

Wrongful termination 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...

Simon Cook

London NW10 4UA

Simon Cook solicitor Wrongful termination London

Wrongful termination 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...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Chris BARBER solicitor Wrongful termination Cardiff

Wrongful termination 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...

Richard Boateng

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Richard Boateng solicitor Wrongful termination Middlesex

Wrongful termination 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...

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Laura THORPE

Sheffield S9 1TP

Laura THORPE solicitor Wrongful termination 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...

Salmaan Islam

Essex RM1 1DA

Salmaan Islam solicitor Wrongful termination Essex

Employment Solicitor Essex

19 years of experience

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...

Roy MAGARA

Bicester OX27 8BL

Roy MAGARA solicitor Wrongful termination 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...

Christian Browne

Leicestershire LE16 7WB

Christian Browne solicitor Wrongful termination Leicestershire

Employment 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...

Sushil Gaikwad

London SE18 6FH

Sushil Gaikwad solicitor Wrongful termination 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 & ...

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