Employment Law
Expert Witness Services

We provide expert witness services across all employment tribunal case types including workplace stress and mental health claims, discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 (disability, race, sex, age), unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, harassment and bullying, capability and ill health retirement, reasonable adjustments disputes, and victimisation claims. Our occupational health specialists provide evidence for both claimant and respondent instructions, as well as jointly instructed cases.

Standard employment tribunal reports take 4-6 weeks from instruction to report delivery. This includes time for arranging the clinical assessment, conducting the interview (typically 2-3 hours), reviewing all documentation, and preparing the comprehensive report. Urgent instructions for imminent tribunal hearings can be accommodated with faster turnaround times. We provide regular case management updates throughout the process and can work to tight tribunal deadlines when necessary.

Yes, all our employment law experts are experienced in jointly instructed cases and understand their duty to remain impartial and serve the tribunal rather than any instructing party. We regularly accept joint instructions from claimant and respondent solicitors, provide balanced evidence-based opinions, and respond professionally to questions from both parties. Our experts are robust under cross-examination whilst maintaining professionalism and objectivity throughout proceedings.

We provide fixed fee quotations at the instruction stage with complete transparency. Standard occupational health assessments for employment tribunal cases typically range from £1,200-£2,000 depending on complexity. Workplace stress assessments with psychological testing range from £1,800-£2,500. Tribunal attendance is quoted separately with day rates provided in advance. All fees include travel costs within the UK mainland. Payment is required before report release in accordance with standard professional practice.

Yes, we offer face-to-face, video, and hybrid assessment options for employment tribunal cases. Video assessments via secure platforms are suitable for many occupational health assessments and follow professional body guidance. For workplace stress and capability assessments, video consultations are often clinically appropriate and efficient. Face-to-face assessments can be arranged nationwide when required. We discuss the most appropriate assessment method during the instruction stage based on clinical requirements, case complexity, and party agreement.

Yes, all our employment law experts have extensive experience attending employment tribunals across England, Wales, and Scotland. They are experienced in giving oral evidence, responding to cross-examination, and maintaining professionalism throughout proceedings. Tribunal attendance fees are provided at fixed day rates agreed in advance. Pre-hearing conferences with instructing solicitors are available to discuss evidence and tribunal strategy. Our experts can also attend case management discussions and preliminary hearings if required.