Business Details
22 Years
experience
Employment & Community Care Law Solicitors in Brighton
Established in 2004, MS Solicitors has built a reputation as a campaigning employment law firm dedicated to equality, diversity, and combating workplace discrimination. Our expertise extends to community care law and specialist services for professional deputies, supported by a team recognised for excellence by peers and clients alike. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we operate from offices in Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne, Shoreham, Haywards Heath, Gatwick, Crawley, and Croydon.Our client-centric approach combines deep legal knowledge with compassionate representation, evidenced by testimonials highlighting exceptional service. We provide tailored advice to employees, employers, and vulnerable individuals, ensuring clarity in complex legal matters while maintaining our core values of commitment, integrity, and approachability.
Services
Employment Law Advice
Redundancy Advice
Discrimination Claims
Settlement Agreements
Community Care Law
Court of Protection
Professional Deputy Services
NHS Funding Advice
Employment Tribunal Advocacy
Legal Expenses Insurance
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Award-winning employment law expertise since 2004
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Seven accessible office locations across Sussex and Surrey
- Specialist knowledge in disability discrimination cases
- Client-focused approach with proven case success rates
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Great service
Sympathetic approach
Frequently recommended
Services
Employment Law Advice
We provide comprehensive employment law guidance for employees and employers. Our services cover contract disputes, redundancy processes, and workplace rights protection. With specialist accreditation in discrimination law, we help clients navigate complex legal frameworks while ensuring compliance with current legislation across Brighton and Sussex.
Community Care Law
Our community care law team specialises in NHS funding appeals and social care rights. We represent service users and carers challenging local authority decisions. Expertise includes Court of Protection matters and deprivation of liberty safeguards, ensuring vulnerable individuals receive appropriate care funding and legal protection across East Sussex.
Settlement Agreements
We offer specialist advice on employment settlement agreements and COT3 negotiations. Our solicitors ensure fair terms for clients exiting employment contracts. With experience in high-value corporate settlements, we protect client interests while maintaining professional relationships, serving businesses and employees across the South East.
Employment Tribunal Advocacy
Our tribunal specialists handle unfair dismissal and discrimination claims under the Equality Act 2010. We provide full advocacy services from Acas conciliation through to final hearings. With proven success in complex discrimination cases, we represent clients at Brighton and regional employment tribunals.
Professional Deputy Services
We support professional deputies managing affairs for vulnerable clients. Services include Court of Protection compliance, care funding strategy, and best interests decision-making. Our training workshops help deputies meet regulatory standards while ensuring quality care provision across Sussex and Surrey.
People
Martin Searle
Founder Solicitor
Martin established the firm in 2004 with a vision for accessible employment law services. He specialises in complex discrimination cases and has represented clients in landmark tribunal decisions. His leadership maintains the firm's commitment to equality and client empowerment.
Questions
What areas do you specialise in?
We specialise in employment law, community care law, and professional deputy services. Our expertise includes discrimination claims, NHS funding appeals, and employment tribunal representation across Sussex and Surrey.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
We provide initial assessment appointments at competitive rates to evaluate your case merits before proceeding with formal representation.
Can you handle cases outside Brighton?
Yes, we operate from seven locations across Sussex and Surrey, with experience handling cases at regional and national employment tribunals.
How do you charge for legal services?
We offer transparent pricing options including hourly rates, fixed fees for specific services, and conditional fee arrangements where appropriate for employment and care law matters.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under company number 05067303.
Reviews (5)
David Lockie
Jun 15, 2022
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It is my honest opinion that these are vicious, incompetent and awful people. Their only strategy is violence and scorched earth. You'd better hope they win because otherwise they leave a trail of destruction in their wake.
Amanda McDonald
Sep 22, 2021
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Very professional, knowledgeable staff that helped us resolve a tricky situation. Thank you so much for all your help and support.
Ellie Lister
Aug 25, 2021
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Without Fiona's expertise, there could have been a number of different outcomes to our employment issue. Fiona responds to communications swiftly, is always happy to chat through on the phone, and provided excellent guidance and oversight. Thanks again!
Chelsie C.
Aug 20, 2021
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I am writing on behalf of my mum Kim- 'I would like to thank Victoria Crick who helped me fight a case with the council. The case has been won, due to Victorias knowledge and prompt email. The issue was sorted within a couple of months. Thank you Kim.'
Jonathan Kay
May 08, 2021
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Fiona is hugely knowledgeable and pragmatic in her approach. Her training is always geared towards practicalities and delivered in a way that gives you the confidence to apply the learning in real life situations, rather than just feeling like theory. Highly recommended.
