Employment & Labor Lawyers in London

An employment lawyer in London advises on a wide mix of work, from banking bonus disputes in the City to unfair dismissal claims in retail, hospitality and tech. Employees often come with a settlement agreement to sign, a redundancy, a grievance or a discrimination complaint. Employers ask for contracts, restrictive covenants, investigations and help with tribunal defence.

Most claims end up at the Employment Tribunal. London has three regions, London Central, London East and London South, and appeals go to the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Before you can file most claims you must contact Acas for early conciliation. The time limit is short, usually three months less one day from dismissal or the act complained of, so do not wait. Employment solicitors in London are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and you can check them on the SRA register.

Fees vary by matter. Settlement agreement advice is often paid in part by the employer, who commonly contributes a fixed sum. Tribunal claims may be run on hourly rates, fixed stage fees or a damages based agreement, where the lawyer takes a share of what you recover, capped at 35% in employment cases. Legal expenses insurance on a home policy can also cover costs. Before you hire an employment lawyer in London, gather your contract, payslips, emails and key dates, and ask who will run the case. An employment lawyer in London can then give a quick view on merit and value. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.