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    When things go wrong at work, we’re here to help

    Whether you work to live or live to work, we’re here to minimise career disruption and stress.

    Unfair dismissal & employment issues

    Whatever your situation, you can be assured that our specialist Employment law team is on hand to provide you with cost effective advice and representation. Should the matter result in a claim, our Employment team is happy to assist you in all aspects of your matter – from initial advice to the drafting of an application to the Employment Tribunal/Court through to the conclusion of a final hearing and enforcement of any award.

    We act for employees at all levels, on a wide variety of employment issues and across a wide range of sectors.

    Our expertise includes the following areas:

    • Advice on raising an internal grievance
    • Advice on disciplinary matters
    • Advising and negotiating contractual terms
    • Employment Tribunal proceedings and Appeals
    • Unfair dismissal claims
    • Wrongful dismissal claims
    • Constructive dismissal claims
    • Breach of contract and unlawful deduction from wages claims
    • Discrimination claims
    • Whistleblowing Claims
    • Equal pay claims
    • Claims arising from the transfer of a business/TUPE
    • Compromise/Settlement agreements and severance packages
    • Restrictive covenants
    • Maternity/Paternity rights

    We can offer a range of Funding Options to suit your needs and your budget.

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    As an employee, you will have legal rights governing your employment which may provide you with legal protection when things go wrong.

    Kate Shawcross was so thorough in our initial meeting and subsequent contact. She managed to find the perfect solution to the issue in hand!

    Michelle

    Laura Roper and your team were thorough, professional and supported me through an unfamiliar process. Always acting to my benefit, the outcome was enhanced and provided me with clarity and protection when faced originally with an otherwise ambiguous agreement.

    Andrew

    Laura was great; professional, discreet and knowledgeable. I was also impressed with her colleague Dawn. The team really helped me understand everything and nothing was too much trouble.

    Ms H

    I have found Kate Shawcross to be proficient and very numerate with complex Schedules of Loss.

    Legal 500 2025

    We have used the services of Porter Dodson since 2011. They have, and continue to be supportive, professional and key in our ability to be effective employers. Their knowledge, experience and advice have supported us through some difficult matters with positive resolutions.

    Legal 500 2025

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