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Solicitor vs Barrister for an Employment Tribunal: Fees and Funding Explained
Most people use a solicitor to run their employment tribunal claim, and a barrister is usually brought in for advocacy at the final hearing.
Read the guideEmployment Tribunal Evidence Checklist: What You Need for Unfair Dismissal & Harassment Claims
For most employment tribunal claims you need three things: documents that show what happened, a written timeline of events, and witnesses who can support your account.
ReadSettlement Agreement Timeline: Exactly How Long It Takes to Finalise
Most settlement agreements take one to three weeks to finalise once you receive the draft.
ReadSettlement Agreement vs Redundancy: A UK Employee's Guide
A UK employment law solicitor's guide to the difference between statutory redundancy and a negotiated settlement agreement — and when to push for a better exit deal.
ReadGrievance Letter Template (UK): Free Example & How to Write One
Free UK grievance letter template with a step-by-step guide from Deen & Co Solicitors — how to structure a formal grievance, what to include, and what to avoid.
ReadMoonlighting in the UK: Is a Second Job Legal? An Employee's Guide
Can you take a second job while employed in the UK? A plain-English guide from employment law solicitors on moonlighting, contracts, working time and disciplinary risk.
ReadHow Much Should You Get in a Settlement Agreement?
A UK solicitor breaks down how settlement agreement payouts are built, what counts as reasonable, and how to sanity check your offer before signing.
ReadIs a Settlement Agreement Taxable?
The £30,000 tax-free rule, what is always taxed, and how to structure a settlement to keep more of your payout — with worked UK 2026/27 examples.
ReadHow to Negotiate a Settlement Agreement
Build leverage, know your numbers, and counter properly. A UK employment solicitor’s step-by-step guide to negotiating a better settlement.
ReadWhat Is a COT3 Agreement?
How COT3s work through Acas, how they differ from settlement agreements, and why you should still get advice even when it isn’t legally required.
ReadShould You Accept a Settlement Agreement?
The honest pros and cons of accepting, what happens if you refuse, and a simple framework for deciding if the offer really is fair.
ReadSettlement Agreement Solicitor Fees: What You Will Pay and Who Covers It
Typical fees, why employers usually cover them, the tax treatment of direct-paid fees, and the rare situations where you’ll pay yourself.
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