Employment solicitors for Leeds
Clear advice on workplace problems for Leeds employees, executives and employers
If you have been dismissed, are facing a redundancy process or have been offered a settlement agreement, or you need to handle a difficult staff matter, our employment solicitors give Leeds clients a clear view of their options.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Leeds and across West Yorkshire. Most employment rights come from legislation that applies throughout Great Britain, so the advice we give on dismissal, discrimination and pay is just as relevant in Leeds. 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
- Leeds tribunal hearings are held at West Gate, 6 Grace Street
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Leeds
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 Leeds
Leeds is described as the largest legal and financial centre in England outside London, and finance and business services make up a large share of its output. Asda and First Direct have their head offices in the city, and Jet2.com is based at Leeds Bradford Airport. Banking, legal and head office roles often raise issues with bonuses, restructuring, restrictive covenants and senior exits.
Leeds is also a major retail destination, with the Victoria Quarter, Kirkgate Market and Victoria Gate, and it has manufacturing in engineering, food and drink, printing and medical technology. Retail and production roles can raise questions about shift patterns, holiday pay and redundancy selection. These rights come from UK-wide legislation, although Leeds claims are heard in the employment tribunal for England and Wales.
For Leeds businesses, from professional firms to retailers and manufacturers, we advise on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, and absence and performance management, and we help managers respond to grievances and whistleblowing reports in a way that is fair, consistent and properly documented from the outset.
Tribunal hearings in Leeds
The Leeds employment tribunal is based at West Gate, 6 Grace Street, Leeds LS1 2RP, and deals with claims from Leeds and the surrounding area.
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.
Reviews
Clients recommend us
Questions
Leeds 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 Leeds?
Yes. Employment law is largely the same across England, Wales and Scotland, so your rights on dismissal, discrimination, redundancy and pay are the same in Leeds as they are 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 Leeds employment tribunal hearing take place?
The Leeds employment tribunal is at West Gate, 6 Grace Street, Leeds LS1 2RP. 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 Leeds employers as well as employees?
Yes. We advise Leeds businesses of all sizes on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
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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.