Dismissal and redundancy
Advice on contested dismissals, redundancy disputes and the facts surrounding the end of employment.
Areas of law / Employment law
Employment law barristers
Help for employees and employers with workplace disputes. Tell us whether you are an employee or employer and whether you need advice, written work or tribunal representation. We can look for counsel with experience relevant to the dispute.
Advice, drafting and representation
What can you enquire about?
We will look for an independent barrister with relevant experience. Acceptance depends on availability, conflict checks and whether the proposed work is suitable for Public Access.
Discrimination and whistleblowing
Assessment of allegations, supporting evidence and responses.
Contracts and tribunal hearings
Contract disagreements, employment-related insolvency issues and preparation for listed hearings.
Prepare your enquiry
Start with the issue and the important dates.
Prepare a timeline, the employment contract, key correspondence and any tribunal claim, response or orders. Include any ACAS reference and the dates of relevant decisions if available.
For your first message, a short outline is enough. Please do not send original documents or unnecessary sensitive information.
Matching and fees
Agree the work before you instruct.
Tell us whether you need a consultation, written advice, document drafting or representation. We use that outline to seek an appropriate barrister and clarify the proposed instruction.
Ask for a quote covering preparation, the agreed work and any hearing attendance. The amount depends on complexity, document volume, urgency and counsel’s experience. Confirm VAT, any additional charges and the total payable in writing before proceeding.
The scope of work and responsibility for procedural tasks should be clear. A solicitor may still be needed. Read more about fees.
Common questions
Employment law enquiries
Can I enquire before making a tribunal claim?
Yes. Explain what has happened and the advice you need. An enquiry does not extend any deadline; the barrister must separately agree to take on the work.
Can an employer seek representation?
Yes. Tell us the nature of the claim, the stage of proceedings and the hearing date so that relevant counsel and availability can be considered.
Discuss your employment law enquiry.
Call 020 3411 2512 or send a short outline through our contact page. The WhatsApp button is also available if you prefer to message.
An enquiry is not legal advice and does not create a barrister–client relationship or protect a deadline. Direct Access Barristers is an introduction and administration service. Legal services are provided separately by the independent barrister you instruct.
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