Looking for an experienced employment solicitor in Wigan? Alexander James Solicitors act for clients across Wigan and the wider Greater Manchester area on the full range of employment law matters. We act for both employees and employers on the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters — from settlement agreements and grievances through to Employment Tribunal proceedings.
About our employment law service
For employees we advise on unfair and constructive dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing detriment, equal pay, holiday pay and unlawful deductions, and we negotiate settlement agreements with a focus on protecting future earnings and reputation.
For employers we draft contracts, handbooks and restrictive covenants, advise on disciplinary, grievance and redundancy procedures, and defend Employment Tribunal claims.
Strict deadlines apply: most Tribunal claims must be presented within three months less one day of the act complained of, with ACAS Early Conciliation a mandatory pre-step.
- Unfair & constructive dismissal
- Discrimination & harassment claims
- Whistleblowing & detriment claims
- Equal pay & holiday pay
- Settlement agreements
- Restrictive covenants & injunctions
- Disciplinary & grievance support
- Tribunal advocacy & defence
Why choose Alexander James Solicitors in Wigan
Wigan, in Greater Manchester, is home to a vibrant economy spanning logistics, food production, manufacturing. We act for clients across Leigh, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Standish, Hindley and the surrounding wards. Our office is twenty minutes from Wigan North Western to Manchester Piccadilly, with direct trains to Manchester, Liverpool and London Euston, so attending in person is straightforward when needed.
- Partner-led employment law advice with direct access to a qualified solicitor — no call centres, no juniors handling your file unsupervised.
- Established Manchester practice covering Wigan and the wider Greater Manchester area, with a deep understanding of the local courts, regulators and business community.
- Transparent, fixed-fee pricing wherever the scope allows, with a written cost estimate provided before you commit to instructing us.
- Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Number 637901) — the assurance of a fully insured, regulated UK law firm.
- Practical, commercial outcomes — we focus on the result you need, whether that is a settlement, a successful application or a court order.
Common employment law issues in Wigan
Common matters we are instructed on by Wigan clients include: • road traffic accident claims • owner-managed business disputes • residential conveyancing • family proceedings and child arrangements While each case turns on its own facts, we routinely deal with these patterns of work and know how the local courts and regulators approach them.
Our process
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Initial consultation
Confidential discussion of your matter, the documents available and any time-critical deadlines that apply.
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Strategy & costs
A clear written assessment of your options, realistic prospects and a stage-by-stage costs estimate so you can decide how to proceed.
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Active progression
We carry out the agreed work — drafting, correspondence, negotiation or court proceedings — keeping you fully informed at each stage.
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Resolution
We secure the best available outcome and advise on any next steps, enforcement or follow-on work required.
Benefits of instructing a local employment solicitor for Wigan
Local court knowledge
We are familiar with Wigan County Court & Family Court and Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court. and know how matters typically progress through them.
Sector understanding
Our work in Wigan spans logistics, food production, manufacturing — so we understand the commercial pressures behind your instruction.
Easy access
Direct trains to Manchester, Liverpool and London Euston — or meet us by video at a time that suits you.
Speak to a employment solicitor for Wigan today
Confidential, partner-led advice from a fully regulated UK law firm. Most enquiries from Wiganreceive a same-day response.
Employment Law solicitors in Wigan — frequently asked questions
- Do you offer employment law consultations to clients in Wigan?
- Yes. We offer in-person, telephone and video consultations for Wigan clients. Our office at 59 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester is direct trains to Manchester, Liverpool and London Euston, and we are happy to arrange a meeting at a time that suits you.
- How much do employment solicitor services cost in Wigan?
- Our employment law fees in Wigan are quoted up-front, with fixed-fee options available for defined stages. We will give you a clear written estimate after the initial consultation so you can decide how to proceed.
- Which courts do you attend for Wigan matters?
- We regularly appear at Wigan County Court & Family Court and Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court. and instruct specialist counsel where the matter requires it.
- How long do I have to bring an Employment Tribunal claim?
- Generally three months less one day from the act complained of, subject to ACAS Early Conciliation extension. Different limits apply to redundancy pay and equal pay claims.
- Will I have to pay anything up front?
- We offer fixed fees for settlement agreement work (often funded by the employer), hourly rates and, in suitable cases, damages-based agreements. Costs are confirmed in writing before instruction.
- Can you advise both employees and employers?
- Yes, but never on the same matter. We carry out conflict checks at the outset and act for either side on a case-by-case basis.