Facing an employment tribunal claim can be stressful, time-consuming and costly. Our employment tribunal defence for employers service provides clear, practical support from the moment a claim is received through to final hearing.
We help employers defend employment tribunal claims effectively, reduce risk and achieve the best possible outcome.

Our specialist advisers support employers at every stage of the tribunal process. Whether you have just received a claim or are preparing for a hearing, we provide a complete employment tribunal defence service tailored to your business.
Our approach is practical, commercially focused and designed to minimise disruption to your business.
Successfully defending an employment tribunal claim requires both legal knowledge and practical experience. We guide you through each stage, ensuring deadlines are met and your case is presented clearly and professionally.
We regularly assist employers with claims including:
The tribunal process starts with submitting your ET3 response. Getting this right is critical to your defence.
If you have already received a claim, we can assist immediately with your response. For more detail, see our ET3 help for employers page.
We then continue to support you throughout the process, right through to representation at the final hearing if required.
If your case proceeds to a hearing, we provide experienced representation to present your defence clearly and confidently.
Find out more about our employment tribunal representation for employers service.
The employment tribunal process follows strict procedures and deadlines, and it is important that employers respond correctly at each stage. For general guidance on how tribunals operate, see the ACAS employment tribunal guidance.
Many employers choose to protect their business with tribunal insurance, helping to cover legal costs and reduce financial risk.
Learn more about employment tribunal insurance and how it can support your business.
If you need help with employment tribunal defence for employers, contact us today for an initial discussion.
We will quickly assess your situation and advise on the best way to proceed.