No Win No Fee Employment Solicitors

No Win No Fee Employment Law Advice

Facing an employment dispute can be daunting - particularly when you are concerned about the cost of legal representation. At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, our no win no fee employment solicitors make it possible for employees and senior executives to access expert employment law advice without the financial risk of upfront legal fees. We have a range of funding options and so, if you have a strong employment claim, you should not be deterred from pursuing it because of cost.

What Is a No Win No Fee Employment Solicitor?

With employment claims, a no win no fee arrangement will usually be a Damages Based Agreement, which means that your solicitor agrees to represent you without charging upfront legal fees. If your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t pay any legal fees. If your claim succeeds, your solicitor receives a pre-agreed success fee, typically calculated as a percentage of the compensation awarded or settlement achieved.

You should be aware that, win or lose, you would still need to pay any agreed third party costs or expenses which have been incurred. Our solicitors will explain any potential additional costs to you in advance. 

This type of fee arrangement exists to ensure access to justice. Many employees facing situations such as unfair dismissal, whistleblowing detriment, or discrimination would be unable to afford legal representation on a private fee basis. No win no fee employment law funding removes that barrier and allows you to pursue your employment rights with proper legal support behind you.

Many employment lawyers don't like working on a no win no fee basis due to the financial risk it places on the firm. At Duncan Lewis, we assess each case on its merits and potential value. Where we believe a claim has strong prospects of success, we may be prepared to take your case forward on this basis.

Employment Claims We Handle on a No Win No Fee Basis

Our no win no fee employment law solicitors handle a wide range of employment tribunal claims and disputes, including (but not limited to):

Unfair Dismissal

Unfair dismissal is one of the most common employment tribunal claims in the UK. If you have been dismissed without fair reason or without a fair procedure being followed, you may have a valid unfair dismissal claim. Qualifying employees have the right not to be unfairly dismissed. Our no win no fee employment solicitors can assess the merits of your case quickly and advise whether no win no fee funding is appropriate for your matter.

Constructive Dismissal

Constructive dismissal arises where an employer's conduct is so serious that it amounts to a fundamental breach of contract, leaving the employee with no reasonable option but to resign. These cases require careful legal analysis and skilled presentation. Our specialist employment solicitors have extensive experience in constructive dismissal claims and can advise on your prospects at an early stage.

Discrimination Claims

Discrimination claims arising under the Equality Act 2010 - including claims based on race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or pregnancy - can attract significant compensation, including injury to feelings awards. Discrimination claims are not subject to a qualifying period of employment, and compensation is uncapped. Our no win no fee employment lawyers handle discrimination claims at employment tribunal, including cases involving harassment and victimisation.

Our no win no fee employment law solicitors are also experienced acting for claimants in sexual harassment claims, including in light of the recent changes to this area of the law.

Whistleblowing

If you have suffered a detriment or been dismissed as a result of making a protected disclosure, you may have a whistleblowing claim. Whistleblowing claims are not subject to a qualifying period of employment, and compensation is uncapped. Our employment law solicitors regularly act in whistleblowing cases on a no win no fee basis.

Wrongful Dismissal, Unpaid Wages and Breach of Contract

You may have additional claims where, for example, your employer has not paid your remuneration (such as wages, holiday pay, bonus or commission payments) at all or in full,  where your employer has terminated your employment without giving proper notice or where your employer has not paid your notice pay. These types of claim are not always suitable for a damages based agreement but they may be addressed alongside any other claims you have. Our no win no fee employment solicitors can identify your potential claims and whether they are suitable for no win no fee funding.

How the No Win No Fee Process Works:

We are members of the Employment Lawyers Association and are recognised for the quality of our employment law practice.

Step 1 - Initial Assessment

Contact us to discuss your employment dispute. Our employment law solicitors will carry out an initial assessment of your claim (usually at a fixed cost) to consider the merits of your case, the likely value of any compensation, and whether a no win no fee arrangement is appropriate for your circumstances.

Step 2 - No Win No Fee Agreement

If we agree to take your case on a no win no fee basis, we will enter into a formal fee agreement with you before any work begins. This sets out in clear language everything you need to know, including the success fee percentage, how VAT is treated, likely third party costs and expenses, and what happens in the event your claim does not succeed. We believe in complete transparency about our fee arrangements from the outset.

Step 3 - Representation and Resolution

Our employment lawyers will handle all aspects of your claim - including Acas early conciliation, drafting tribunal documents, negotiating a settlement where appropriate, and representing you throughout the tribunal proceedings, including any hearings. Our goal at every stage is to achieve the best possible outcome for you.

Contact our No Win No Fee Employment Law Solicitors 

It is important that you are aware of alternative options, including representing yourself or funding the matter privately, and you should always check to see whether you have legal expenses insurance. 

If you believe you have an employment claim and want to explore whether you qualify for no win no fee representation, contact Duncan Lewis Solicitors today. Our specialist employment law team is based in London and acts for clients across the UK. Get expert employment law advice without financial risk - reach out to our no win no fee employment lawyers now.