MACDONALD Oates Solicitors advises both businesses and individuals alike on a variety of matters, always keeping client service at the heart of what they do.

Linda Wilson, partner and head of employment, has specialised in employment law for over 10 years and helps both employees and employers.

She said: “It is incredibly valuable to have experience advising both claimants and respondents – it gives me a greater insight when advising clients.

“One recent case that will impact on both employers and employees is the ruling that has declared Employment Tribunal fees unlawful.

“Prior to July 2013, no fee was required to bring a claim in the tribunal but then fees were introduced by the Fees Order on July 29, 2013.

“Unison has successfully challenged the fees as preventing access to justice. We will wait to see whether this has an impact on the number of claims.”

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