Employment solicitors for Coventry
Practical employment law advice for Coventry employees and employers
If you are facing redundancy, a disciplinary process or a settlement agreement, or you run a business with a staffing problem, our employment solicitors can help Coventry clients understand where they stand and what to do next.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Coventry and across Warwickshire and the wider West Midlands. Employment law is largely the same across Great Britain, so the core statutory rights we advise on apply in Coventry too. 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
- Claims from Coventry are usually heard in Birmingham
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Coventry
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 Coventry
Coventry’s economy has its roots in car making, and advanced manufacturing and engineering remain important, with Jaguar Land Rover running a research and design centre at Whitley. Coventry University and the University of Warwick are also major employers. Engineering and automotive businesses often raise questions about redundancy, changes to shift patterns and terms, and restrictive covenants for staff with technical know-how.
The city council also identifies energy and low carbon technology, business and professional services, and digital and creative work as key sectors. Because employment law is reserved to the UK Parliament, the rules on unfair dismissal, discrimination, holiday pay and redundancy are largely the same in Coventry as in Glasgow, although claims in England are heard by the employment tribunal for England and Wales rather than Employment Tribunals Scotland.
For Coventry employers, from engineering firms in the automotive and aerospace supply chain to professional services businesses, we advise on contracts, restructuring and redundancy consultation, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, and absence and performance management, so that decisions are made fairly and are properly recorded from the start.
Tribunal hearings near Coventry
Claims from Coventry are usually dealt with by the Midlands West employment tribunal at Centre City Tower, 13th Floor, 5-7 Hill Street, Birmingham B5 4UU.
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
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Tell us what is happening
Book online or call 0141 471 9166. It takes a couple of minutes.
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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
Coventry 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 Coventry?
Yes. Employment law is largely the same across England, Wales and Scotland, so your core rights, such as protection from unfair dismissal and discrimination, are the same in Coventry 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 Coventry employment tribunal hearing take place?
Claims from Coventry normally go to the Midlands West employment tribunal at Centre City Tower, 5-7 Hill Street, Birmingham B5 4UU, so an in-person hearing would usually be in Birmingham rather than Coventry. 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 help a Coventry business with a staffing issue?
Yes. We advise Coventry employers of all sizes 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.