Business Details
16 Years
experience
Employment Law Experts in Manchester
Chambers ONeill is a dedicated employment law practice established in 2010, headquartered in Manchester. With nearly a century of combined experience, we provide expert legal and HR advice to employers and employees nationwide, serving clients in London, the North West, and across the UK, including major global corporations. Our team has appeared in almost every Employment Tribunal in the UK and the Employment Appeals Tribunal, with dual-qualified expertise extending to Ireland and Northern Ireland. Recognised annually in the Legal 500 directory, we offer tailored solutions for employment law challenges from recruitment to termination, supported by our HR Partners.Our practical, hands-on approach combines commercial awareness with legal excellence, ensuring protection of client reputations and assets. Clients praise our responsiveness, sector-specific knowledge in industries like facilities management, aviation, and financial services, and our commitment to employee development. We maintain strong relationships with regional and national clients, including UK branches of international corporations, through proactive legal strategies and risk management solutions.
Services
Employment Tribunals
Settlement Agreements
Redundancy Advice
Disciplinary Procedures
HR Policy Development
TUPE Transfers
Directorship Disputes
Whistleblowing Cases
Discrimination Claims
Group Action Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of specialist employment law experience
- Our team is dual-qualified to operate in Ireland and Northern Ireland
- Recognised annually in the Legal 500 directory since 2010
- We provide sector-specific expertise for aviation, construction, and financial services
- Our practical approach combines commercial awareness with legal excellence
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Outstanding legal advisors
Understand our businesses
Quick response times
Commercial and legal options
Effective roll out of advice
Services
Employment Tribunals
We represent clients in employment tribunal proceedings across the UK, handling claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination, and workplace disputes. Our team has appeared in almost every Employment Tribunal nationwide, providing strategic legal representation for both employers and employees. With dual-qualified expertise covering Ireland and Northern Ireland, we deliver comprehensive solutions for complex tribunal cases.
Settlement Agreements
Our specialists draft and negotiate settlement agreements for employment terminations, ensuring legal compliance and protecting client interests. We advise on contractual terms, compensation packages, and post-employment restrictions for both employers and employees. Clients benefit from our commercial approach that balances legal requirements with business continuity considerations.
HR Policy Development
We create tailored HR policies and procedures aligned with current employment legislation. Our services include disciplinary guidelines, grievance procedures, and equality policies to help businesses maintain compliant workplaces. The team provides ongoing support for policy implementation and staff training across various industry sectors.
Redundancy Advice
We guide organisations through lawful redundancy processes, including consultation procedures and selection criteria. Our advice covers collective consultation requirements, TUPE transfers, and minimising litigation risks during restructuring. Clients receive sector-specific strategies for managing workforce reductions effectively.
Discrimination Claims
Our team handles discrimination cases related to race, gender, disability, and other protected characteristics. We provide representation in tribunal proceedings and advise on preventive measures through policy development and staff training. Naomi Dinnes specialises in religious discrimination cases and complex senior executive termination matters.
People
Andrew O'Neill
Head of Practice
Employment law specialist with 25+ years' experience, dual-qualified in Ireland. Advises businesses in aviation, construction, and financial services sectors. Recognised in Legal 500 for practical approach and legal expertise. Leads team handling high-profile tribunal cases and complex settlement agreements.
Naomi Dinnes
Assistant Employment Solicitor
Specialises in unfair dismissal, discrimination claims, and group-action litigation. Advises on settlement agreements and workplace policies. Completed legal training at City law firm before joining Chambers ONeill in 2019. Represents both employers and employees in tribunal proceedings.
Michelle Gray
Senior Consultant Solicitor
Former Partner at national law firm with employment law expertise since 2006. Specialises in restructuring, redundancies, and disciplinary matters. Recognised for client-focused approach and risk management expertise in Legal 500 editions. Provides strategic employment law advice to SMEs and corporates.
John Hillerby
Assistant Employment Solicitor
Qualified solicitor specialising in employment law, advising on disciplinary, grievance, and redundancy matters. Supports employer clients with tribunal representation and policy development. Acts for employees on settlement agreements and exit strategies following early career training at North West law firm.
Tina Holt
HR Consultant
Experienced HR professional with 24 years' global experience, including 14 years as Global HR Director for multinational business. Provides strategic HR support to SMEs and large clients. Specialises in people management strategies and operational HR solutions for organisational success.
Questions
What areas of employment law do you specialise in?
We cover all aspects from recruitment to termination, including tribunals, settlement agreements, disciplinary procedures, TUPE transfers, and HR policy development for employers and employees.
Do you work with businesses outside Manchester?
Yes, we serve clients nationwide including London, North West England, and across the UK, with dual-qualified expertise covering Ireland and Northern Ireland.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our team has over 25 years' combined experience, with specialists in discrimination claims, tribunal representation, and sector-specific employment law for aviation, construction, and financial services.
Can you assist with redundancy processes?
We provide comprehensive redundancy advice including consultation procedures, selection criteria, and risk management strategies to ensure lawful workforce reductions and minimise litigation risks.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we're authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (ID 617669) and have been listed in Legal 500 directory since our 2010 establishment.
Do you offer HR consultancy services?
Our HR Partners provide policy development, disciplinary procedure support, and staff training solutions tailored to employment legislation and specific business requirements across various industry sectors.
