Employment solicitors for Oxford
Practical employment law guidance for Oxford staff, academics and employers
From disciplinary hearings and redundancy to settlement agreements and disputes over pay, our employment solicitors help people and organisations in Oxford understand their legal position and choose a sensible next step.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Oxford and across Oxfordshire. Because most employment rights are set by UK legislation, the core protections are the same in England as in Scotland. 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
- Oxford claims are usually heard in Reading, at Friar Street
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Oxford
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 Oxford
Oxford’s economy combines education and research with manufacturing, publishing, science-based industries and tourism. The University of Oxford and its colleges, Oxford University Press and the Mini plant at Cowley, owned by BMW, are major presences, alongside science parks and technology firms. Employment questions here range from fixed-term research contracts and academic grievances to shift patterns, restructuring and redundancy in manufacturing.
Oxford’s colleges often employ staff in their own right, separately from the University, each with its own procedures, which can make it harder to know which policy applies and where to raise a complaint. In science and technology businesses, questions about restrictive covenants, confidentiality, intellectual property and bonus or share arrangements commonly arise when someone leaves for a competitor or a new venture.
For Oxford employers, including colleges, research organisations and growing companies, we advise on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management and whistleblowing, helping you follow a fair process and keep a clear record of each decision. Where a dispute has already started, we can help you assess the risk and consider whether a negotiated exit makes sense.
Tribunal hearings for Oxford
Claims from Oxford are usually heard at Reading Tribunal Hearing Centre, 2nd Floor, 30-31 Friar Street, Reading RG1 1DX, rather than in Oxford itself.
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
Oxford 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 Oxford?
Yes. Most employment rights are the same across Great Britain because employment law is largely made 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, and we advise clients in Oxford and Oxfordshire.
Where would an Oxford employment tribunal hearing take place?
Claims from Oxford are usually heard at Reading Tribunal Hearing Centre, 2nd Floor, 30-31 Friar Street, Reading. 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 Oxford colleges and companies with staff issues?
Yes. We advise 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.