Employment solicitors for Cambridge
Employment law advice for Cambridge researchers, professionals and employers
From settlement agreements and restrictive covenants to redundancy and discrimination, our employment solicitors help Cambridge employees, senior staff and employers understand where they stand and choose a sensible course of action from the first call.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Cambridge, across Cambridgeshire and in the wider East of England. Employment rights are largely the same in England and Scotland, and 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
- Cambridge hearings may be at 197 East Road or in Watford
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Cambridge
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 Cambridge
Cambridge’s economy is led by research and development, software, life sciences and higher education, a cluster often described as Silicon Fen. The University of Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are major employers, and AstraZeneca has its headquarters on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Common issues include intellectual property, restrictive covenants, share incentives and fixed-term research contracts.
Many technology and life sciences businesses around the city are start-ups and university spin-outs, where roles can change quickly as a company grows. Senior staff moving between competitors often need advice on notice periods and post-termination restrictions. Employment law is largely reserved to the UK Parliament, so the rules that apply in Cambridge are the same core rules we advise on in Scotland.
For Cambridge employers, from spin-outs and science park tenants to colleges and hospitality businesses, we advise on contracts, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, restructuring and settlement agreements, helping you protect the business while treating staff fairly. Where a key employee leaves for a competitor, we can advise on what the contract allows you to do and how to act quickly without overreaching.
Tribunal hearings near Cambridge
Cambridge claims are managed by the Watford employment tribunal office. Hearings can take place at Cambridge County Court and Family Court, 197 East Road, Cambridge CB1 1BA, or at Radius House, 51 Clarendon Road, Watford WD17 1HP.
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
Cambridge 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 Cambridge?
Yes. Most employment rights are the same across Great Britain, because employment law is largely set by the UK Parliament. 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 Cambridge employment tribunal hearing take place?
Cambridge claims are managed by the Watford tribunal office, and hearings can be held at 197 East Road, Cambridge CB1 1BA, or at Radius House, 51 Clarendon Road, Watford WD17 1HP. 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.
Can you advise Cambridge employers and start-ups?
Yes. We advise employers from start-ups to established organisations on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
Employment solicitors near Cambridge
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You are one step closer to solving it
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.