Employment solicitors for Winchester
Measured employment law advice for Winchester professionals and employers
If you are negotiating an exit, facing a grievance or disciplinary process, or reviewing restrictive covenants before a move, our employment solicitors help Winchester clients understand their position and protect their interests.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Winchester and across Hampshire. Employment law is largely the same across Great Britain, so the statutory rights we advise on in Scotland also apply in England. 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
- Winchester claims are usually heard in Southampton
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Winchester
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 Winchester
Winchester is the county town of Hampshire and the home of Hampshire County Council’s head offices. The city council describes an economy built on tourism and recreation, knowledge and creative industries, retail, public administration and business services, and land-based industries. The University of Winchester, Winchester College and Sparsholt College are also here, so public sector procedures, education contracts and restructuring are common themes.
Winchester has a busy centre of professional services, including surveyors, law firms and wealth managers. Senior staff and partners in these businesses often have restrictive covenants, long notice periods and bonus or profit-share terms that need careful reading before a move. The wider district also has visitor and land-based businesses that rely on seasonal and part-time staff.
For Winchester employers, from professional practices to schools and rural businesses, we advise on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management and whistleblowing, so that decisions are well reasoned and properly recorded. We can also draft or review restrictive covenants so that they protect your business without going further than the law allows.
Tribunal hearings for Winchester
Claims from Winchester are usually heard in Southampton. 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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Questions
Winchester 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 Winchester?
Yes. Core 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 Hampshire.
Where would a Winchester employment tribunal hearing take place?
Claims from Winchester are usually heard in Southampton, 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 Winchester firms and organisations on staff matters?
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.