Employment Law Solicitors
Clear advice for employees — settlement agreements, exits, and higher‑value workplace disputes.
Part of our wider Services For You. If your job, reputation or income is at risk, you need calm, strategic advice — quickly. We advise employees and senior professionals on settlement agreements, exit negotiations, unfair dismissal, redundancy and discrimination claims. Transparent about costs (inc VAT). Typically claims valued at £10,000+.
Our Services
Employment Law Services for Employees
Covering the full range of employee-side employment law — from settlement agreements to Tribunal claims.
Settlement Agreements
Independent legal advice required for a valid settlement agreement — often with the employer contributing to your legal fees. Fast turnaround when deadlines matter.
Learn moreUnfair & Constructive Dismissal
Advice on unfair dismissal, forced resignation, exit packages and negotiated settlements. We focus on higher-value claims where the risk/reward justifies action.
Learn moreDiscrimination & Harassment
Strategic advice on protected characteristics, harassment, victimisation and whistleblowing detriment — with a focus on settlement leverage and commercial outcomes.
Redundancy & Exit Packages
Advice on redundancy selection, enhanced packages, exit negotiations and whether the process was fair.
Whistleblowing & Detriment
Advice on protected disclosures, automatically unfair dismissal and detriment claims where you have raised concerns at work.
Disciplinary & Grievance
Support with written responses, hearings and negotiated outcomes — protecting your position at every stage.
Contracts, Bonus & Commission
Contract interpretation, exit clauses, bonus disputes, commission claims and post-termination restrictions.
Stress at Work
Guidance on exit strategy and documentation where work-related stress or health issues are a factor in your employment situation.
North Wales Employment Law
Serving employees in Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside, Denbighshire, Conwy and across North Wales. Same employment rights as England — remote or Chester office.
Employment Law Fees
Transparent fee information in line with SRA Transparency Rules. Fixed fees from £420 inc VAT for settlement agreements.
Not sure which service applies to you? Call us — all questions are welcome. You do not need to be sure whether you want to take legal action. Early advice often protects your position. Call 01244 757352 or use our contact form.
Your Employment Journey
Your Next Steps — What to Do If Your Job Is at Risk
Find out what employment law rights apply to your situation — dismissal, redundancy, discrimination or settlement.
Received a settlement agreement? Independent legal advice is required. Employer often contributes to your fees.
Why Instruct Us
Why Clients Come to Us
Employment problems escalate fast — and it is easy to miss a deadline or say the wrong thing in writing. Our role is to protect your position from the moment you instruct us.
We focus on higher-value matters (typically £10,000+) where the cost/benefit of legal advice is commercially sensible. We will always tell you honestly whether pursuing a claim makes sense.
Solicitor-Led Throughout
Your matter is handled by an experienced solicitor — not passed to paralegals or junior staff.
Employer Often Pays
For settlement agreements, your employer typically contributes to your legal fees. We confirm this at the outset.
Fast Turnaround
Settlement agreement advice within 24–72 hours of receiving your documents when deadlines matter.
Chester & Remote
Chester-based, advising employees across England and Wales. Many matters handled entirely remotely.
Commercially Realistic
We focus on higher-value matters (£10,000+) and always advise honestly whether pursuing a claim makes sense.
Our Employment Team
Alex Bailey
Solicitor — Litigation & Employment Law
Chester-based · Acting across England & Wales
No obligation
Early advice often protects your position. You don't have to decide today — speak to us first.
Our Process
How It Works
A clear, four-step process from first contact to resolution.
Initial Review
Send us your documents and key facts. We review your position and identify your options quickly.
Options & Strategy
We advise on what to do next — and what not to do. Protecting your leverage from the outset.
Action
Negotiation, drafting, grievance support or Tribunal steps — whichever route is right for your situation.
Resolution
Settlement agreement, negotiated exit or outcome plan — with clear advice at every stage.
Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
“Alex Bailey gave me honest, practical advice from the very first call. He explained my options clearly, told me what was realistic, and achieved an outcome that genuinely reflected the strength of my position.”
Richard H.
Employment law client, Chester
* Names changed to protect client confidentiality. Testimonials reflect genuine client experiences.
Your Solicitor
Your Employment Law Solicitor
Alex Bailey
Solicitor — Commercial Litigation & Employment Law
Alex qualified in 2007 and has extensive experience in employment law across the North West and North Wales — from settlement agreements and unfair dismissal to discrimination claims and Tribunal representation. A career highlight was securing one of the highest disability discrimination awards in the local area.
Local Reach
Employment Law Solicitors — Chester, Cheshire & North Wales
Based in Chester, we advise employees across Cheshire and North Wales — as well as remotely across England and Wales. Employment law is not devolved: the same rights apply whether you work in Chester, Wrexham or anywhere else in England and Wales.
Our base — walk-in or remote
Ellesmere Port, Neston, Malpas
North Wales employment hub
Mold, Buckley, Connah's Quay
Queensferry, Shotton, Hawarden
Rhyl, Ruthin, Denbigh
Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Abergele
Holyhead, Llangefni, Beaumaris
Costs & Transparency
Clear Fees (inc VAT)
We publish a clear costs page showing what is included, what is excluded, and typical timescales — in line with SRA Transparency Rules. Settlement agreement fixed fees from £420 inc VAT (employer contribution often available).
Chester-based, advising employees across England and Wales. Many matters, especially settlement agreements, can be handled without you attending the office.
View Employment Law FeesSettlement Agreement Fixed Fees
Review + Advice + Signing Certificate
£420 inc VAT
Designed to fit typical employer contributions.
Review + Advice + One Round of Amendments
£900 inc VAT
Where you want us to propose changes or negotiate.
Executive / Complex Settlement Agreement
£1,500 inc VAT
Share plans, restrictive covenants, detailed negotiation.
Typical timescale: Often 24–72 hours from receipt of documents (deadline dependent).
Get Started
Speak to an Employment Solicitor
No obligation · Costs explained clearly · Early advice often protects your position
Prefer to speak with us? Call 01244 757352
Our Team
Speak to a Member of Our Team
Alex Bailey
Solicitor — Commercial Litigation & Employment Law
Alex qualified as a solicitor in 2007 and joined PDA Law in 2024, bringing extensive experience in employment law across the North West and North Wales. He acts for and advises both employers and employees — from unfair dismissal and discrimination claims to settlement agreements and tribunal representation. A career highlight was securing one of the highest disability discrimination and unfair dismissal awards in the local area, reported in the national press. Alex provides thorough, realistic advice focused on the real legal issues and what matters most to each client.