Employment solicitors for Southampton
Clear employment advice for Southampton employees, managers and businesses
If you have lost your job, been treated unfairly at work or been handed a settlement agreement to sign, our employment solicitors help Southampton clients understand the options and the deadlines before taking the next step.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Southampton and across Hampshire. The core employment rights we advise on are set by UK law and apply in England as they do 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
- Southampton claims are heard at the Courts of Justice, London Road
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Southampton
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 Southampton
Southampton is the largest freight port on the Channel coast and a key hub for cruise ships, with Associated British Ports and Carnival UK among the employers linked to the waterfront. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of the city’s largest employers, and the University of Southampton, Ordnance Survey and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency are also based here. Issues range from shift work to restructuring and redundancy.
Health and education account for just over a quarter of jobs in the city, and wholesale and retail, centred on Westquay, are also significant. Port and cruise operations run around the clock, so questions about shift patterns, working time, holiday pay and agency status are common, as are concerns about how sickness absence and capability are managed in busy hospital and care settings.
For Southampton employers, from port and logistics firms to retailers and professional practices, we advise on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management and whistleblowing, helping you make fair decisions and keep a clear written record. We can also help when a change to shift patterns or rotas needs to be planned and explained to staff.
Tribunal hearings in Southampton
Employment tribunal claims from Southampton are heard in the city. Gov.uk lists Southampton Combined Court Centre, The Courts of Justice, London Road, Southampton SO15 2XQ, for claims against employers.
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
Southampton 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 Southampton?
Yes. Most employment rights are the same across England, Wales and Scotland, because employment law is mainly 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.
Where would a Southampton employment tribunal hearing take place?
Claims from Southampton are heard in the city, at the Courts of Justice, London Road, Southampton SO15 2XQ. 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 Southampton employers as well as staff?
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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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.