our approach

keeping it straightforward

At The Co-operative Legal Services we take a very personal approach to dealing with employment disputes due to the sensitive nature of the circumstances involved. Our legal experts will be on hand to give you free legal advice when you call.

free initial assessment by phone

Seek our advice as soon as you possibly can. During our first telephone conversation you can explain your circumstances, we will assess your claim and legal position, and advise you as to whether your claim is likely to be successful.

If this seems likely we will take further information from you and provide a final assessment of your claim. This service is all provided free of charge.

negotiating with your employer

Once instructed, we will work to ensure you receive compensation from your employer by presenting your case to them and their lawyers. We will then negotiate on your behalf to receive the maximum settlement for you.

Most cases are settled once legal proceedings have been issued, especially as it is usually more economical than proceeding to an Employment Tribunal. However, if negotiation at this stage fails, we will represent you at an Employment Tribunal hearing.

if your claim is unsuccessful you owe us nothing

Put simply, our service is 'risk-free' for you. If we believe that your claim has reasonable prospects of success and you decide to instruct us to represent you, then we will ask you to accept our ‘no win-no fee’ agreement.

We will only be entitled to a fixed percentage of any compensation that you receive, and if your claim is unsuccessful then you will not owe us anything.