Employment Tribunal Solicitors

Based in Basingstoke, Hampshire – covering surrounding areas of Hampshire, Surrey & Berkshire

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Facing a dispute with your employer can be an isolating and stressful experience. If internal grievances have failed or you have been treated unlawfully, the Employment Tribunal is the forum where justice is sought and disputes resolved.

At Lamb Brooks, our specialist employment tribunal solicitors provide expert guidance to employees across Hampshire and surrounding areas. We combine local accessibility with high-level legal expertise to help you navigate the complexities of the legal system and achieve the best possible outcome for your career and reputation.

Expert Employment Tribunal Legal Advice in Hampshire

The legal landscape of employment law is constantly shifting. Whether you are at the very beginning of a dispute or have already received a response from your employer, securing early employment tribunal legal advice is critical.

Our team of employment tribunal lawyers take a pragmatic and empathetic approach. We assess the merits of your case honestly, helping you understand the potential risks, rewards, and costs involved. By instructing a local firm, you benefit from solicitors who understand the local business landscape and can meet with you face-to-face in our Basingstoke office or via video call.

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Are you an employer seeking support for a claim against your business? Visit our dedicated employer page to find out more:

Employment Tribunals for Employers

Starting an employment tribunal claim

Deciding to lodge a workplace tribunal claim is a significant step. Our role is to take the weight off your shoulders. We handle claims involving a wide range of workplace disputes, including:

Unfair or constructive unfair dismissal
Wrongful dismissal
Workplace discrimination including age, sex, disability, gender reassignment, race, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief
Whistleblowing
Unlawful deduction from wages
Breach of contract
Equal pay claims
Holiday entitlement and other statutory rights
TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations)
Flexible working

Employment tribunal unfair dismissal claims

Unfair dismissal claims are among the most common types of Employment Tribunal claims. It arises when an employee is dismissed without a fair reason or without following a fair process. Fair reasons for dismissal include conduct, redundancy, capability, statutory illegality or some other substantial reason (SOSR). Employers must act reasonably and follow a correct process before dismissing (even for a potential fair reason).

If you are specifically looking for information on the legal definitions and your rights regarding being let go from your job, please visit our dedicated Unfair Dismissal Page, where we go into detail on the criteria for these claims. On this page, we focus on how we represent you once that claim enters the tribunal system.

Professional employment tribunal representation

While some individuals choose to represent themselves (Litigants in Person), the tribunal is a formal legal setting, and your employers will almost certainly have professional legal teams.

Securing expert workplace tribunal representation ensures that your case is presented persuasively. Our employment tribunal lawyers are skilled advocates who know how to cross-examine witnesses and deliver legal submissions that resonate with the Employment Judge. We ensure your voice is heard and your rights are defended.

Navigating the employment tribunal process

The employment tribunal process is governed in the UK by strict deadlines and procedural rules. Missing a window, even by a single day, can result in your case being struck out.

We assist you through every stage, including:

Acas Early Conciliation: Before a claim can be issued, you are required to contact Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Services) for early conciliation. We can prepare and submit the Acas notification on your behalf and attempt to reach a resolution settlement without the need for formal proceedings.
The ET1 Claim Form: If early conciliation does not resolve the issue, the next step is to submit an ET1 claim form to the Employment Tribunal. We can advise on time limits, identify the most appropriate legal claims and draft and submit your ET1 claim form, clearly presenting facts and the relevant heads of claim.
The ET3 Form: your employer responds to the ET1 using the ET3 form, outlining their defence. We can review the employer’s ET3 response for weaknesses/inconsistencies, advise on evidence and witnesses needed to strengthen your claim and discuss strategy for next steps.
Preliminary Hearings: the Tribunal may hold preliminary hearings to deal with procedural issues and case management directions. We can assist with preparing legal submissions and legal arguments for preliminary hearings, advise on procedural rights and obligations, and instruct counsel to attend preliminary hearings where appropriate.
Disclosure & Witness Statements: both parties exchange evidence and witness statements in preparation for the final merit hearing. We can assist with gathering relevant documents and drafting and reviewing witness statements to ensure they are clear, accurate and comply with Tribunal directions.
Pre-Trial Preparation: before the final hearing, we can assist with reviewing and analysing the employer’s evidence to identify weaknesses, ensuring a final bundle includes all relevant documents relied upon and strategize the presentation of your claim. We can also instruct counsel to attend the final merit hearing, ensuring specialist advocacy.
Tribunal Hearing: the final hearing is where both parties present their evidence and arguments before an Employment Tribunal. We can attend alongside counsel (if required) to provide support and guidance to you. During the final hearing, we liaise closely with counsel to ensure the claim strategy is followed and that all evidence is presented clearly and accurately.
Tribunal Decision and Remedies: after the hearing, the tribunal issues a decision. We can review and explain the tribunal decision and advise on options moving forward.
Appeals: each party may appeal a tribunal decision, but appeals are strictly limited to certain grounds. We can assess whether your case has valid grounds for appeal, advise on prospects of success and draft and submit appeal documents to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT).

Why choose Lamb Brooks Solicitors?

As established employment tribunal lawyers in Hampshire, we pride ourselves on:

Local Expertise

A long-standing reputation in Basingstoke for excellence in litigation and employment claims.

Employment law specialists

Our solicitors have in-depth knowledge of UK employment law, settlement negotiations, and Employment Tribunal procedures. We provide clear, practical advice from the outset and guide you confidently through every stage of your claim.

Transparent Fees

We understand that the cost of legal representation is a major consideration and we provide clear cost estimates from the outset.

For a full breakdown of our hourly rates, estimated totals for simple vs. complex cases, and disbursements (such as barrister fees), please visit our dedicated Employment Tribunal Fees & Costs Page.