Employment solicitors for Preston
Employment law support for people and employers in Preston and Lancashire
If a problem at work is affecting your job, your pay or your future, or you need to handle a staffing decision properly, our employment solicitors give Preston clients clear, practical advice from the first conversation.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Preston and across Lancashire. Employment law is reserved to the UK Parliament, so most of the rights we advise on in Scotland apply in England in the same way. 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
- Preston claims are usually handled by the Manchester tribunal
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Preston
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 Preston
Preston is a major centre of the British defence aerospace industry, with BAE Systems sites at Warton and Samlesbury on either side of the city, and the Springfields nuclear processing plant at Salwick to the west. The University of Lancashire is one of the largest local employers, and retail and finance also matter. Security vetting, shift work, restructuring and pay disputes are common themes in these sectors.
Preston’s role as a transport hub has also made it a base for haulage and distribution firms. Drivers and warehouse staff often have questions about working time, rest breaks, holiday pay and whether they are employees, workers or self-employed, and those questions are usually easier to resolve before the working relationship has broken down.
For Preston and Lancashire employers, we advise on contracts, restructuring and redundancy, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management and whistleblowing, with practical guidance on following a fair process and recording each decision clearly. We can also help you prepare for a redundancy consultation or respond to a grievance that has already been raised.
Tribunal hearings for Preston
Claims from Preston are usually dealt with by the Manchester Employment Tribunal, listed on gov.uk at Alexandra House, 14-22 The Parsonage, Manchester M3 2JA. The tribunal confirms the venue for each hearing.
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
Preston 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 Preston?
Yes. Most employment rights, such as unfair dismissal and discrimination protection, are the same in England as in Scotland. 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 across Lancashire.
Where would a Preston employment tribunal hearing take place?
Claims from Preston are usually dealt with by the Manchester Employment Tribunal, listed at Alexandra House, 14-22 The Parsonage, Manchester. 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 Preston and Lancashire?
Yes. We advise businesses 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.