Here to untangle employment hassles so you can get back to a team that smile on Monday.

Facing an employment tribunal claim?

we help with that.

Whether you've been contacted via ACAS early conciliation, received an ET1 claim form, or simply need help navigating something like an unfair dismissal, discrimination, or redundancy dispute — we provide specialist employment tribunal support for businesses across England and Wales.

Fixed fees. No billing surprises.

Call us for a chat about your case today. Based in Yorkshire and dealing with local clients, we understand that talking things through - person to person - is essential.

54%

Rise in ET claims, since Q4 2025

£50k

Typical solicitor cost to defend

831k

Open tribunal cases — record high

Employment Rights Act 2025 - alert

From January 2027, the unfair dismissal qualifying period drops from 2 years to just 6 months and the compensation cap is removed entirely.

Employment tribunal claims are already up 54% year-on-year. If you haven't reviewed your dismissal and disciplinary processes, now is the time. Contact us below.

Reviews

  • "After a very difficult employee issue we faced, Charles was able to assist us in coming to a happy conclusion via settlement. We cannot thank him enough; his efficieny in helping and resolving the matter was superb."

    —Former Client

  • "Charles Berman was absolutely outstanding - we would highly recommend him to anyone!"

    —Former Client

  • "Charles provided us with the information for every eventuality; he has been consistent in approach and always professional. He is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."

    —Former Client

  • "I've recently worked through a case with Charles Berman, who has been outstanding - his partnership, advice and counsel throughout the whole process, as well as strategic mindset that he has brought to it, have made us feel that we are in safe hands. He has been an absolute pleasure to work with through a challenging situation."

    —Former Client

  • "I had the privilege of working with Charles Berman during a very frustrating employment tribunal case. Being my first time at tribunal, I was naturally very anxious - but Charles' support made an enormous difference. His preparation was thorough, leaving no detail overlooked. His strategic approach to all issues was exceptional, and he carefully assessed every point and provided clear, well-though-out guidance at every stage. Thank you"

    —Former Client

  • "Charles' ability to simplify complex issues and structure a strong, coherent case gave me real confidence going into the proceedings and more so, during the proceedings themselves!"

    —Former Client

  • "Charles was simply excellent. He worked extraordinarily hard on our behalf to get us the best possible outcome. Very personable and knowledgeable, a great communicator. Highly recommend Charles to anyone and will be calling him again if we ever need to!"

    —Former Client

Why businesses choose us -

Pre-agreed fees, not rolling bills.

A defended unfair dismissal can cost £10,000–£50,000 in legal fees alone; always rolling, always chargeable. Our pre-agreed packages give you certainty from day one.

Knowledge and expertise.

Experience amongst the UK's largest employment law consultancies representing employers in Employment Tribunals across England and Wales.

Direct access. No handoffs.

You speak to the expert handling your case — not a junior assistant or anyone else. One point of contact for the whole case.

Your Questions, Answered

  • As the respondent employer, you have 28 days from the date the Employment Tribunal sends you the ET1 claim form to submit your ET3 response. Missing this deadline means the tribunal may issue a default judgment against you. Contact me as soon as you receive the ET1 — the sooner we act, the stronger your position.

  • No. Employment Tribunals allow any person to represent a party — you don't need a solicitor or barrister. As a qualified employment law consultant with tribunal experience, I can advise, prepare your case, and represent you as your lay advocate at the hearing.

  • Before a claimant can submit an employment tribunal claim, they must notify ACAS and offer early conciliation — a free, confidential process aimed at resolving the dispute without a tribunal hearing. You don't have to settle, but engaging constructively with ACAS conciliation can save significant time and cost. I provide expert strategy and negotiation support throughout the ACAS process.

  • Solicitors typically charge £10,000–£50,000 to defend a case to a full hearing. My fixed-fee ET defence packages start from £800 for straightforward unfair dismissal claims, with more complex discrimination or TUPE cases priced on the specific circumstances. Request a free case assessment for a no-obligation quote.

  • Significantly. From January 2027, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims falls from two years to just six months — meaning millions more employees will gain tribunal rights. The compensation cap (currently £118,000) is also being removed entirely, making unfair dismissal financially equivalent to discrimination claims. From October 2026, the time limit for bringing most claims extends from three to six months. These changes make expert employment law advice more important than ever for small businesses.

  • Not necessarily. We understand that things evolve and discussions need to be had. If you call, we’ll answer. If it’s a quick chat, no bill. If the topic is complex or requires some additional research, then we’ll make you aware of this and discuss reasonable pricing for the work.

Let’s Work Together

Tell us what’s keeping you up at night and we’ll draft a remedy—no strings attached.

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