Employment solicitors for Middlesbrough
Employment solicitors advising workers and employers in Middlesbrough and Teesside
If you are facing dismissal, a redundancy process or a settlement agreement, or you need to manage a workplace dispute fairly, our employment solicitors help Middlesbrough clients understand their options and the time limits that apply.
Our office is at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow, and we advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Middlesbrough and across Teesside and the Tees Valley. Employment law is largely the same in England and Scotland, so the core rights we advise on also apply to Teesside workplaces. Your first 30-minute consultation is free, with no obligation to continue.
At a glance
- Free 30-minute consultation with an employment solicitor
- Advice for employees, executives, partners and employers
- Middlesbrough hearings are held at Teesside Justice Centre
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Middlesbrough
We advise on the full range of workplace problems, whether you are an employee facing a difficult situation or an employer who wants to get a decision right.
For employees
Advice when something has gone wrong at work, or before you sign anything.
For employers
Practical advice that helps you act fairly and avoid costly tribunal claims.
Local knowledge
Employment law in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough grew on steel, shipbuilding and chemicals, and it remains a stronghold for engineering-based manufacturing, supported by the TeesAMP advanced manufacturing park. Teesport, owned by PD Ports, handles cargo for the steel, petrochemical, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors. Industrial and port work often raises questions about shift patterns, health and safety concerns, redundancy consultation and contractor or agency status.
Teesside University and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs James Cook University Hospital, are major local employers, and a cluster of digital and video game businesses has grown up in the town’s Boho zone. Each sector brings its own issues, but the statutory rights involved are set by UK-wide legislation and work in much the same way as they do in Scotland.
For Middlesbrough employers, from engineering and process firms to digital start-ups and care providers, we advise on contracts, restructuring and redundancy consultation, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, and absence and performance management, and we help you deal with whistleblowing reports and grievances fairly and in good time.
Tribunal hearings in Middlesbrough
Employment tribunal hearings take place at Teesside Justice Centre, Victoria Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2AS. Some Teesside cases are instead heard through the Newcastle employment tribunal.
Six-month time limit
Since 1 October 2026, most employment tribunal claims must be started within six months. Before that the limit was three months less one day.
Acas comes first
You normally need to contact Acas for early conciliation before you can make a claim. The time limit pauses while conciliation is under way.
How it works
From first call to a clear plan
1
Tell us what is happening
Book online or call 0141 471 9166. It takes a couple of minutes.
2
Free 30-minute consultation
A solicitor reviews your situation, your options and the likely fees.
3
Decide your next step
Go ahead with us, or not. There is no obligation to continue.
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Questions
Middlesbrough employment law questions
Short answers to common questions. Every situation is different, so the free consultation is the best place to start.
Can a Glasgow firm advise me in Middlesbrough?
Yes. Employment law is largely the same across Great Britain, so rights such as protection from unfair dismissal, redundancy pay and protection from discrimination apply in Middlesbrough in the same way as in Glasgow. Call us on 0141 471 9166 or book online and we will arrange your free 30-minute consultation by video, by phone or in person. Most of our meetings take place by video, so there is usually no need to travel. Our office is at 11 Ashley Street, Glasgow.
Where would a Middlesbrough employment tribunal hearing take place?
Employment tribunal hearings are held at Teesside Justice Centre, Victoria Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2AS, although some Teesside cases are listed through the Newcastle employment tribunal. Some hearings also take place by video. We will explain what to expect at each stage.
How long do I have to bring a claim?
For most claims the time limit is now six months from the date of the act you are complaining about, such as your dismissal. This changed on 1 October 2026; before then it was three months less one day. You usually need to start Acas early conciliation first, and time limits can be strict, so speak to a solicitor as early as you can.
Do you advise businesses on Teesside?
Yes. We advise Middlesbrough and Teesside employers on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
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We are here to help. Relax, you are in good hands. Book a free 30-minute consultation and an employment solicitor will explain your options in plain English, with no obligation to continue.