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For employees 🇬🇧England, Scotland and Wales
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Don't go up against your employer's lawyer on your own.

Valla's qualified UK legal experts are here to help you resolve your workplace issue. Just £99 for a 1-hour call.

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Speak to one of 20+ legal expertsAverage 14 years' employment law experience
 
SRA-regulated solicitors available · Klarna available

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Who you'll actually be talking to

Abi, Valla legal expert
Jenny McCarthy, Valla legal expert
Kirsty Day, Valla legal expert
Kirsty MacDonald, Valla legal expert
Michelle C, Valla legal expert
Naa, Valla legal expert
Will, Valla legal expert
Sara Devennie, Valla legal expert
  • 20+ legal experts, average 14 years' employment law experience
  • Experienced Employment Tribunal litigators, including qualified solicitors and barristers and CILEX-registered professionals
  • SRA-regulated solicitors available, and Valla is SRA-authorised to assess potential employment claims
  • Evening and weekend slots also available to suit your availability
  • The same expert next time, if you want continuity
I cannot recommend Valla highly enough. Their work genuinely helps ordinary people navigate an intimidating legal system and gives litigants in person the knowledge and confidence to stand their ground. They were instrumental in helping me achieve an award of nearly £160,000.
Richard Wickham£155,077 won
I would absolutely recommend Valla. It's the best option for capable people who want to keep control of their case without being trapped by traditional legal costs.
Shawn NolanWon £100k at tribunal
I can’t recommend this team enough. An absolute breath of fresh air in a legal system that is tricky to navigate. Valla makes the possibility of justice feel equitable.
Mac
Valla isn't just a legal resource, it's a lifeline. It gave me the tools, the knowledge, and the resilience to fight for what was right.
Jamie Blackwood
I remember my first session filling me with confidence and excitement after she looked at my case listened to my arguments. To go from worn out and doubtful to confident in an hour was significant, a pivotal moment that I needed in order to continue.
Pearl Findlay
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The average UK employment solicitor charges £388/hr. In London it's £600/hr.

£99/hr inc VAT

That's Valla — around a quarter of the UK average for the same expert support, available to book online for confidential support.

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Bring the thing you're stuck on

One hour, one expert, one problem off your plate. Here's what people actually use the time for.

Case strategy

“Which of my claims should I actually push?”

Talk through your claims and evidence and decide what to focus on.

The process

“How do I prepare for a Preliminary Hearing?”

Straight answers on what happens, when, and what's expected of you.

Tactics

“They've sent me this. What do I do?”

Work out how to handle letters and documents as they land.

Moral support

“Am I mad for taking this on?”

A friendly ear from someone who has supported many people through the same process.

Video call, one hour minimum. Buy more hours and spread them however you want. Interest-free payments with Klarna.

Questions people ask before booking

Is one hour really enough?

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How is this different from a Case Assessment?

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Will they represent me at the hearing?

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Are they actually qualified?

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Will my employer find out I've contacted you?

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What if I need to move my slot?

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My case has several claims and a lot of documents. Is this enough support?

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What does it cost, and are there any extras?

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What if I'm not happy with the call?

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Legal services at Valla

While Valla isn't a law firm, we're authorised to provide legal support as you represent yourself. Valla is authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to conduct assessments of potential employment claims, under the supervision of qualified SRA solicitors. Our legal experts are experienced Employment Tribunal litigators — some qualified solicitors and barristers, some registered with CILEX, others with a law degree.

Whatever is due next, you don't have to guess at it.

One hour with a UK employment law expert. £99, inc VAT.

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