Employment solicitors for Newcastle
Clear, practical employment advice for Newcastle employees, executives and organisations
Whether you have been dismissed, are caught up in a restructuring or have been offered a settlement agreement, or you are an employer dealing with a difficult staff issue, our employment solicitors give Newcastle clients a clear way forward.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Newcastle upon Tyne and across Tyneside, Northumberland and the wider North East. Employment law is largely the same across Great Britain, so the rights we advise on in Scotland also apply in Newcastle. 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
- Newcastle tribunal hearings are held at Barras Bridge
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Newcastle
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 Newcastle
Newcastle’s economy is now led by office, service and retail jobs, with strengths in science, finance, education, tourism and nightlife. Newcastle University and Northumbria University are major institutions, the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital are large teaching hospitals, and Greggs has its headquarters in the city. These sectors raise issues ranging from restructuring and fixed-term contracts to shift work and pay.
Eldon Square and Northumberland Street make the city centre a major shopping destination, and hospitality and the night-time economy rely on evening and weekend shifts. Questions about holiday pay, zero-hours arrangements and dismissal without a proper process can arise in these sectors. The legislation behind these rights applies across Great Britain, but Newcastle claims are heard in the employment tribunal for England and Wales.
For Newcastle employers, from retailers and hospitality businesses to professional firms and charities, we advise on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, and absence and performance management, and we help you respond to grievances and whistleblowing reports in a measured, well documented and timely way.
Tribunal hearings in Newcastle
The Newcastle employment tribunal is based at Newcastle Civil and Family Courts and Tribunals Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QF.
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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Clients recommend us
Questions
Newcastle 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 Newcastle?
Yes. Most employment rights, including protection from unfair dismissal and discrimination, come from legislation that applies across England, Wales and Scotland, so they are the same in Newcastle 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 Newcastle employment tribunal hearing take place?
The Newcastle employment tribunal is at Newcastle Civil and Family Courts and Tribunals Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QF. 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 employers in Newcastle and the North East?
Yes. We advise Newcastle and North East employers 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.