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Employment Tribunal representation

Employment Tribunal claims can be time-consuming, stressful and disruptive for employers. What began as an internal complaint can quickly escalate into formal proceedings, requiring significant management time and carrying the risk of financial and reputational damage. Even where you believe your position is strong, early legal advice and experienced representation are essential to protect your business.

At Coodes, our specialist employment lawyers regularly represent employers across the region in Employment Tribunal claims of all types and levels of complexity. Our employment team combines technical expertise with a pragmatic, commercial approach, helping you defend claims robustly while keeping cost and disruption under control.

Experienced, strategic representation

We act for employers for employers of all sizes across a wide range of sectors in claims including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, redundancy, breach of contract and TUPE-related disputes. We take time at the outset to understand the background, assess risk and help you determine a clear strategy aligned to your commercial objectives.

Where appropriate, we explore alternative and early resolution through conciliation or negotiated settlement. However, where claims need to be defended, we will prepare your case thoroughly and present it clearly and persuasively.

One of the most important aspects of defending a tribunal claim is understanding what lies ahead. We will guide you through each stage of the process, helping you meet deadlines, avoid procedural pitfalls and make informed decisions at key points.

How we can support you

We can:

Represent you throughout Employment Tribunal proceedings, from initial response to final hearing.
Provide targeted, fixed-fee advice on specific stages if you prefer to manage parts of the process internally.
Advise on the value and exposure of claims, including assessment of schedules of loss.
Prepare ET3 responses, witness statements and legal submissions.
Manage disclosure and bundle preparation, ensuring compliance with tribunal directions.
Provide advocacy at hearings or, where appropriate, instruct and manage specialist counsel.
Support negotiations and settlement discussions, including ACAS early conciliation.
Advise on remedy and enforcement issues following liability decisions.

Practical, employer-focused advice

We understand the pressures employers face when defending claims. Our approach is clear, responsive and commercially grounded, focused on achieving the best possible outcome while minimising disruption to your business.

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