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Solicitors Wrongful termination

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.

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.

Kerry Hughes

Belfast BT1 3GN

Kerry Hughes solicitor Wrongful termination Belfast

Wrongful termination 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...

Paul Britton

Hove BN3 2BP

Paul Britton solicitor Wrongful termination Hove

Wrongful termination 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...

Del Bailey

Cheshire SK8 7BS

Del Bailey solicitor Wrongful termination Cheshire

Wrongful termination 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...

Tamara Barbeary

Amersham HP5 1EG

Tamara Barbeary solicitor Wrongful termination Amersham

Wrongful termination 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...

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...

Dean Smith

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

Dean Smith solicitor Wrongful termination Cardiff

Wrongful termination Solicitor Cardiff

12 years of experience

From 192 £ and 192 £

Accepts legal aid in Wrongful termination

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...

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh solicitor Wrongful termination Middlesex

Wrongful termination 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...

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Ian Winrow solicitor Wrongful termination Caernarfon

Wrongful termination Solicitor Caernarfon

12 years of experience

From 110 £ and 175 £

Accepts legal aid in Wrongful termination

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...

Mark Hunter

Liverpool L11 1BX

Mark Hunter solicitor Wrongful termination Liverpool

Wrongful termination 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...

Tad Ostrowski

Woking GU21 6BD

Tad Ostrowski solicitor Wrongful termination Woking

Wrongful termination 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...

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...

Kevin Wilson

Bolton BL1 4NB

Kevin Wilson solicitor Wrongful termination Bolton

Wrongful termination 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...

James Byrne

Stockport SK5 7DL

James Byrne solicitor Wrongful termination Stockport

Wrongful termination 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...

Reina D'Costa

Harrow HA5 1BN

Reina D'Costa solicitor Wrongful termination Harrow

Wrongful termination 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...

Simon Terry

Amersham HP6 6FA

Simon Terry solicitor Wrongful termination Amersham

Wrongful termination 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...

Yolanda Perez

Bristol BS7 8BH

Yolanda Perez solicitor Wrongful termination Bristol

Wrongful termination Solicitor Bristol

17 years of experience

From 175 £ and 175 £

Accepts legal aid in Wrongful termination

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...

David Pritchard

London EC4V 5EF

David Pritchard solicitor Wrongful termination London

Wrongful termination 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...

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...

Salmaan Islam

Essex RM1 1DA

Salmaan Islam solicitor Wrongful termination Essex

Wrongful termination 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...

Andrew Nyamayaro

Coventry CV1 2NU

Andrew Nyamayaro solicitor Wrongful termination Coventry

Wrongful termination Solicitor Coventry

14 years of experience

From 220 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Wrongful termination

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...

Diarmuid McKeown

Belfast BT1 3GN

Diarmuid McKeown solicitor Wrongful termination Belfast

Wrongful termination Solicitor Belfast

48 years of experience

From 150 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Wrongful termination

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...

Jan MARZEC

London GU7 1JX

Jan MARZEC solicitor Wrongful termination London

Wrongful termination 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...

Nicola Palfrey

London W6 7PJ

Nicola Palfrey solicitor Wrongful termination London

Wrongful termination Solicitor London

20 years of experience

From 160 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Wrongful termination

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...

Calvin Carrington

West Midlands DY8 1PQ

Calvin Carrington solicitor Wrongful termination West Midlands

Wrongful termination 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...

Sympathy NWOSU

London SW2 5UT

Sympathy NWOSU solicitor Wrongful termination London

Wrongful termination 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...

James Tomkins

London NW10 4UA

James Tomkins solicitor Wrongful termination London

Wrongful termination 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...

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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Simon Cook

London NW10 4UA

Simon Cook solicitor Wrongful termination London

Wrongful termination 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...

Daniel Oakland

London NW8 6AR

Daniel Oakland solicitor Wrongful termination London

Wrongful termination 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...

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 ...

5 Solicitors in Employment (Area of expertise might be Wrongful termination)

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Laura THORPE

Sheffield S9 1TP

Laura THORPE solicitor Wrongful termination Sheffield

Employment 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 Wrongful termination 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...

Patrick Campbell solicitor Wrongful termination Stockport

Patrick Campbell

Stockport SK5

Patrick Campbell solicitor Wrongful termination Stockport

Employment 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...

Andrew Akhuetie

Wolverhampton WV1 4EX

Andrew Akhuetie solicitor Wrongful termination Wolverhampton

Employment Solicitor Wolverhampton

18 years of experience

From 100 £ and 201 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 human resources issues, ensuring fairness, justice, a...

Mo Jaufurally

London SW2 5UT

Mo Jaufurally solicitor Wrongful termination 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...

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