We untangle employment claims so you can get back to a team that smiles on Monday.

Meet the team behind the smiles.

Charles Berman

Founder and Litigation Consultant

Charles enjoys a strong reputation for clear and successful legal strategy, earnt through his ability to convey complex matters simply to Claimants, Respondents, and the Tribunal.

Called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2024 by The Honourable Society of Grays Inn, Charles is an unregistered Barrister* specialising in Employment Tribunal matters. As an experienced Tribunal advocate and litigator, his experience includes matters such as a 10-day TUPE trail, disability discrimination hearings for multinational corporate clients, wages disputes for SMEs, advice on pension calculations, and general employment law issues.

Charles operates only for employer Respondents in the Employment Tribunal in England and Wales.

*For more information on the term ‘unregistered barrister’, please visit the Bar Standard Board’s webpage: https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/resources/unregistered-barristers-pdf.html

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.

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.