Employment

The number of applications to the Employment Tribunal have risen dramatically in recent years a trend expected to continue as employment advice becomes more freely available and employment protection continues to develop..

Our team of employment specialists represents both employers and employees before the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal and we regularly appear in English and Scottish Tribunals. The team is unrivalled in strength and depth. With two solicitor advocates and a group of highly experienced solicitors you will get the best service available. Whether you are a large employer for whom employment litigation is a fact of life or a small employer for whom litigation is a new experience we can help.

Experience is what makes the difference in litigation and that is what we can provide. We have been involved in presenting and defending a huge number of claims unfair dismissal discrimination pay and payments pregnancy and maternity rights redundancy TUPE breach of contract; working time and national minimum wage. Our specialists also have experience in the civil courts presenting and defending actions on restrictive covenants negligent misstatements and interdicts.

When you are faced with a claim we will provide clear and up-front views on prospects. We will help you understand the risks and manage them when deciding to defend or settle a claim. We will support and guide to ensure that the process of giving evidence or taking decisions in case management are as straightforward as they can be.

With compensation awards set at an all time high employers and employees should be represented by specialists.