Services

Litigation

The tribunal and appeals process

Make sure you have access to the right skills and experience to guide you through the legal system.

Representation

At the hearing you won’t be on your own. All of our litigators are experienced advocates and will undertake the tribunal advocacy on your behalf. This includes;

  • Management of the witnesses and evidence
  • Identifying & addressing preliminary issues
  • Examining and cross-examining witnesses
  • Preparing and delivering opening and closing submissions

Specialist Counsel

A particularly complex case may warrant the use of a specialist barrister or advocate.

If you choose to instruct a barrister through us, you will benefit from our preferential rates, as well as their skill and expertise. Your litigator can discuss the need for a barrister with you.

Changes in Circumstances

There may be case developments or further information may come to light which alters your position. If this happens, we will provide you with further advice and guidance. Certain action may be required, including;

  • Review of the merits of the case and re-consideration of case strategy
  • Amendment to the pleadings
  • Negotiating settlement

Negotiated Settlement

Our job is to assist you to manage your risks, including legal and financial risks plus risks to your reputation & professional standing. When considering the option of settling your claim you should bear in mind;

  • The cost associated with taking people out of your business to deal with this matter, which you will not be able to recover
  • A tribunal is a public forum and judgments are in the public domain

  • By negotiating settlement of a claim, you retain control over the situation. Settlements often contain confidentiality clauses, which prevent details becoming public knowledge. All settlements are entered in to on a strict “no admission of liability” basis.

At the end of a case / appeals

We will ensure that you are fully aware of the outcome and what ramifications any settlement, decision or award has for your business.

  • We will advise you on whether there are any grounds upon which you might appeal. It may also be the case that the Claimant appeals a decision that has gone in your favour
  • If you choose to pursue an appeal or need to defend an appeal against you then we can assist you with that too. We would be pleased to discuss your options in this regard as and when appropriate

Contact us

For more on Mentor’s range of employment litigation services contact us free on 0800 634 7001.

Calls may be recorded for training, monitoring and evidential purposes. Any information we exchange during a call may be used in the assessment of a future claim.