Employment Litigation Dispute

Employers can use conciliation, mediation, or arbitration to resolve conflicts before they reach hearings. These approaches can often save time, cost, and reputational damage.

Tribunal claims can be costly, disruptive, and damaging to your reputation. They may also result in compensation orders, reinstatement of staff, or other legally binding remedies.

Our lawyers prepare documentation, handle grievances, and negotiate settlement agreements where appropriate. You can also access advice on strategy to minimise legal risk while securing your position.

You can resolve many disputes through your own internal whistleblowing or grievance procedures. If your employee still has concerns, other forms of alternative dispute resolution are available, including:

• Working with ACAS, who offer support with a range of Alternative Dispute Resolution methods such as conciliation, mediation, and arbitration
• Negotiating directly with the employee to reach a settlement agreement
• Private mediation with a neutral third party
• Judicial mediation, if you’re already facing a claim and an employment judge thinks the case is suitable.

It’s important to try to resolve disputes as quickly as possible to prevent them escalating into formal litigation, and to avoid further disruption to your business. Litigation is time consuming and can be expensive. Our employment solicitors can help you with:

• Drafting or revising procedures to resolve disputes internally
• Managing breaches of employment contracts
• Employment law training to help managers and HR staff stay legally compliant during disputes
• Alternative dispute resolution including conciliation, mediation, and arbitration
• Negotiating direct settlements with employees
• Preparing and defending your case in an employment tribunal.

We always aim to help businesses resolve disputes without litigation or employment tribunals where possible. We’ll advise you on the best way to reach a resolution, saving you time and money and minimising any disruption to your business.