Business Details
16 Years
experience
Employment Law Experts in Cardiff
Established in 2010 by Stephen Jackson, our firm specialises in employment law, delivering expert legal representation for employers and employees across Wales and beyond. We combine over two decades of experience with a client-focused approach, achieving landmark compensation awards through dedicated advocacy and strategic negotiation. Our cost-effective model offers partner-level expertise at rates 35-45% lower than larger commercial practices, ensuring accessibility without compromising quality.With notable successes including Wales' highest employment tribunal award and the UK's third-largest disability discrimination settlement, we maintain a reputation for rigorous case preparation and results-driven representation. Our practice extends to Freedom Rights matters, providing comprehensive guidance on disciplinary procedures, contractual disputes, and business transitions while prioritising transparent communication and ethical standards.
Services
Tribunal representation
Settlement agreements
Discrimination claims
Contract drafting
Redundancy advice
Whistleblowing cases
Restrictive covenants
Board disputes
Freedom Rights
HR policy development
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of specialist employment law experience
- Partner-level expertise at 35-45% lower rates than large firms
- Record-breaking compensation awards in Wales and UK history
- Direct solicitor engagement without junior delegation
- Tailored strategies for complex employment tribunal cases
What people say
Responsive, clear
Exceptional advice
Rock of support
Brilliant results
Work hard
Services
Employment tribunal representation
We provide specialist advocacy in employment tribunal cases, handling unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing claims. Our solicitors prepare robust cases through detailed evidence analysis and legal argumentation, achieving record compensation awards. Clients benefit from direct partner involvement and strategic negotiation throughout the tribunal process.
Settlement agreements
Our solicitors advise on legally binding settlement agreements for employers and employees. We ensure fair terms, statutory compliance and clear documentation while maintaining commercial sensitivity. The service includes negotiation of exit packages and protection of post-employment rights through restrictive covenant clauses.
Discrimination claims
We handle complex discrimination cases under the Equality Act 2010, including direct/indirect discrimination and harassment claims. Our approach combines thorough investigation of workplace culture with quantification of financial and emotional damages, evidenced by landmark cases against major employers like The Royal Mint.
Contract drafting
Our solicitors draft bespoke employment contracts and HR policies tailored to business needs. Services include executive service agreements, TUPE transfers and redundancy frameworks, ensuring compliance with current legislation while protecting employer interests through enforceable restrictive covenants.
Freedom Rights
We specialise in novel areas of employment law concerning workplace freedoms, including whistleblowing protections and contractual entitlements. The service addresses modern challenges in gig economy roles, flexible working requests and data privacy rights under GDPR regulations.
People
Stephen Jackson
Principal Solicitor
Founder of Jackson Osborne with 20+ years' employment law expertise. Specialises in high-value tribunal claims and complex contractual disputes. Led landmark cases including Wales' largest employment tribunal award and significant disability discrimination settlements.
Questions
What employment law services do you offer?
We handle tribunal claims, settlement agreements, discrimination cases, contract drafting, redundancy planning, whistleblowing protections and Freedom Rights matters for employers and employees.
How do your costs compare to other firms?
Our partner-level solicitors charge 35-45% less than equivalent experience in large commercial practices, with transparent hourly rates and no junior delegation.
Can you handle complex discrimination cases?
Yes, we've secured landmark awards including Wales' highest tribunal compensation and the UK's third-largest disability discrimination settlement through expert evidence preparation.
Do you represent both employers and employees?
Yes, we advise businesses of all sizes and individual employees, maintaining strict confidentiality while providing balanced legal perspectives.
What makes you different from other law firms?
Direct partner involvement, specialist focus on employment law, and a proven track record of outperforming larger firms in complex tribunal cases.
