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  • Jason Alcock
  • Martin De Ridder
  • Ian Meadows
  • Louise Palmer
  • Alexander Medford
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Your employment law team
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With Victoria Simpson née Ramshaw, Associate Solicitor

In short

Ansons Law's employment law solicitors advise employees and employers on contracts, settlement agreements, unfair, wrongful and constructive dismissal, discrimination and harassment, TUPE, pay disputes, whistleblowing, redundancy, grievances and disciplinary procedures. We aim for early resolution through negotiation or ACAS conciliation, and represent you at an employment tribunal if a claim goes ahead. Strict time limits apply to most claims, so get advice as soon as you can.

Head of employment
Jason Alcock, Director, named a leading associate in The Legal 500 UK 2026
Time limit for most claims
Three months, rising to six months from 1 October 2026
Our approach
Early resolution through negotiation or ACAS conciliation
Tribunals
Full representation if your claim goes to an employment tribunal
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Important time limits

Most employment tribunal claims must be brought within three months of the act complained of, subject to the rules on ACAS early conciliation. From 1 October 2026 the Employment Rights Act 2025 increases the time limit for most claims to six months.

If you think you may have a claim against your employer, get legal advice as soon as possible. Read our guide to the changes.

What we do

What we help with

For employees, and for employers who need advice on the same issues.
  • Contracts of employment and directors' service agreements
  • Settlement agreements and negotiated exits
  • Unfair, wrongful or constructive dismissal
  • Discrimination and harassment claims
  • TUPE (transfer of undertakings) and restructuring
  • Equal pay and unlawful deductions from wages
  • Pay and bonus disputes
  • Whistleblowing and protected disclosures
  • Redundancy, grievances and disciplinary procedures

When should I speak to an employment solicitor?

As early as you can. Employment law changes often and the time limits for claims are strict, so early advice keeps your options open.

We explain where you stand in plain English, set out your realistic options and help you decide what to do next.

Can a dispute be resolved without a tribunal?

Often, yes. Where possible we aim for early resolution through negotiation or ACAS conciliation.

If your matter goes to an employment tribunal, we guide you through every stage and represent you.

Do you act for employers too?

Yes. Our employment solicitors act for employees and for employers. Businesses can find out about our employment support for employers, from contracts and policies to TUPE, tribunals and redundancies.

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The team

Your employment law team

The solicitors who advise on problems at work. Every card opens the person's profile.
Meet the whole team
Jason Alcock Director, Head of Dispute Resolution and Employment Jason Alcock Martin De Ridder Managing Director Martin De Ridder Ian Meadows Director, Dispute Resolution & Property Litigation Ian Meadows Louise Palmer Senior Associate Solicitor Louise Palmer Alexander Medford Associate Solicitor Alexander Medford Victoria Simpson née Ramshaw Associate Solicitor Victoria Simpson née Ramshaw Rachael Wood Advanced Paralegal Rachael Wood
Questions

Employment law questions

How long do I have to bring an employment tribunal claim?

For most claims the time limit is six months from the act you complain about, such as the dismissal, where it happened on or after 1 October 2026. Where it happened before that date, the old three-month limit applies. ACAS early conciliation can extend the deadline, but do not rely on it: tell us your dates as soon as you can. Read our guide to the changes.

Can you help with a settlement agreement?

Yes. We advise on settlement agreements and negotiated exits, and explain what the agreement means for you before you sign it. Read more about settlement agreement advice.

Can you represent me at an employment tribunal?

Yes. Where possible we aim to resolve matters early through negotiation or ACAS conciliation, and if your claim proceeds to an employment tribunal we represent you and guide you through every stage.

Do you act for employers?

Yes. We act for employees and employers. Employers can read about our employment support for businesses.

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