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a different kind of law firm

we understand the stress of your situation

As a modern law firm, we have a unique understanding of employment discrimination issues so we can provide you with the right advice. Speak to us today if you are considering legal action.

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our work

Start with why. It tells you everything you need to know about the work we do at didlaw.

Why do we specialise in disability discrimination and women’s rights?

Because both are important and both lag behind the other characteristics that the Equality Act 2010 provides protection for.

And because we are passionate about these issues and that passion comes through in everything we do. It’s what gets us up in the morning and gives our entire team the satisfaction of knowing that we are doing good.

The central philosophy of didlaw is a moral world view. We are people who care and want to contribute something positive to the world in a warm approachable manner.

We provide legal services with an added dimension: the human touch.

Message from our MD and founder of the firm, Karen Jackson:

“In 2005 I had the idea that I wanted to start my own law firm. Very quickly I decided that I wanted to focus on issues around work and health. And working women. This was in part due to my own struggles with ill health and the pressures of trying to combine health with work, but also the desire to help people who are in difficult situations because of health. I set out to become an expert in disability discrimination. The focus on working women was in part due to my own experience of everyday sexism at work.”

Didlaw’s mission from day 1 was to provide legal advice around disability, mental ill health, psychiatric injury, stress at work and sex discrimination. 16 years later we are still living this mission…

The firm is founded on the concepts of:

Being highly specialised – we focus on disability & women’s rights
Being approachable
Being warm & caring to the needs of the client – offering a sensitive approach

These concepts are embedded across everyone that works in the firm not only in our lawyers.

It says a lot that all of our work comes from recommendations and word of mouth. We have built a reputation for excellence, for expertise and above all for delivering the kind of service our clients expect and deserve.

It is our honour to help you in times of difficulty and we appreciate the trust you put in us. We won’t let you down.

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what our clients say

“Both Elizabeth McGlone and Kim Evans were SUPERB!”

Both Elizabeth McGlone and Kim Evans were SUPERB! They made an otherwise very stressful and unhappy time so much easier to bear. Kept things simple and costs down. The importance of the personal touch should never be underestimated. Thank you both. Can’t recommend you highly enough.

“Yavnik has always been very empathetic, kind and understanding making me feel secure throughout the process.”

Beyond being a great professional, Yavnik has always been very empathetic, kind and understanding making me feel secure throughout the process.

“Elizabeth saved my life.”

Elizabeth saved my life. Honestly. She’s a powerhouse and genuinely one of the kindest people I’ve ever been lucky enough to know. I’ve come a long way, but without her none of this would have even been possible. Please tell her thank you and also my congrats to her too!

“genuine empathy and ability to provide astute legal advice.”

Didlaw is characterised by the team’s people-focused approach, genuine empathy and ability to provide astute legal advice.

“Karen Jackson is superb at what she does; one of the best negotiators I have ever met”

Karen Jackson is superb at what she does; one of the best negotiators I have ever met; excellent client care skills; measured; knows both the law and how to use it. Provides good instructions at the right time and with the right degree of detail. A pleasure to work with.

“Karen has a real skill in being able to deliver clear and coherent advice”

Karen has a real skill in being able to deliver clear and coherent advice to vulnerable people in a manner which empowers them to make decisions about their rights and claims.

“I can’t recommend Didlaw enough.”

I can’t recommend Didlaw enough. From my initial telephone call right through to the end, their professionalism was exceptional. I absolutely trusted their advice which resulted in a wonderful outcome. Thank you!

“If you need legal experts to fight your corner, then I strongly recommend that you contact the team at didlaw.”

Karen is passionate about holding organisations to account when they treat their employees unfairly at work. If you need legal experts to fight your corner then I strongly recommend that you contact the team at didlaw.

“I cannot recommend didlaw more highly.”

Outstanding!! I had a very tricky case that I had started with another firm, I decided to switch law firms to didlaw. They grabbed the case and transformed my position. We did end up going the distance but we did WIN!! I cannot recommend didlaw more highly.

“didlaw were utterly incredible throughout my difficult time.”

didlaw were utterly incredible throughout my difficult time. They were always on hand, whatever time, night or day, and helped me navigate this minefield of rules and laws. I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone needing employment support. Incredible service and humane interactions at all time.

“Really professional, refreshingly direct and very efficient with your time.”

Really professional, refreshingly direct and very efficient with your time. I dealt with the Principal Karen Jackson and one of her top support staff members. Always courteous, always on time and always followed through on their commitments. I always felt I was getting really well informed advice but with a highly pragmatic approach.

“Specialist knowledge + smart thinking + excellent teamwork = record result!”

See Tribunal Case 2303683/18 and search for media coverage that speaks for itself. If you are an employee or claimant searching for the very best help with employment law, you have found what you are looking for. No question.

“They were supportive, professional, empathetic and knew the best way to negotiate.”

didlaw were brilliant on both the occasions I used them. I worked with Anita who was fantastic. They were supportive, professional, empathetic and knew the best way to negotiate. My interactions with the other members was also good, always there to listen and help. I can’t recommend them enough.

“Very personal and prompt service.”

Very personal and prompt service. Use of telephone for discussions/updates.

“the whole experience was excellent.”

The responsiveness was particularly valued – but the whole experience was excellent.

“Simple, no nonsense approach.”

The team were very efficient and effective with great communications. Simple, no nonsense approach. Great and easy to understand advice. Very personable approach from all of the team which made me feel at ease and confident.

“wish I had used this solicitor earlier in my misconduct proceedings.”

Although I was advised not to continue with my employment tribunal case, and this was disappointing, I do think it was the correct advice, and only wish I had used this solicitor earlier in my misconduct proceedings as I believe I would have had a more positive result. Thank you for your kindness and support from the office staff to the solicitor who were all very professional and caring.

“Should I ever need legal advice again, she will be the first person I call.”

Anita was very clear with her comms, very professional and very sensitive to my needs. Should I ever need legal advice again, she will be the first person I call. Thank you very much Anita.

“quick overall turnaround time.”

Quick initial availability of Solicitor, and quick overall turnaround time.

“didlaw represented me to the highest level.”

Karen and her team were professional and transparent at all times. I was wary about instructing a law firm to act on my behalf, but am so glad I did. didlaw represented me to the highest level. The speed of reaching a conclusion for me was beyond my expectations. I will have no hesitation in recommending their practice. Karen made me feel valued and the advice given was brilliant at all times.

“It was great from the off, how they listened and helped exactly how I wanted.”

The fact that they provided total confidence in what we were doing and reassured we would reach the desired outcome, which they did. It was great from the off, how they listened and helped exactly how I wanted, providing solid advice and fighting my corner as any good lawyers would do.

“For me, the process was really simple.”

For me, the process was really simple. I received clear and helpful advice and was able to complete all the paper work without having to travel to the office.

“She sets realistic expectations and in my case exceeded those on delivery.”

I really appreciated being kept in touch with expected timelines and being contacted accordingly. It meant I wasn’t having to wonder if things were happening or not. – Karen is an extremely open and honest person to work with. She sets realistic expectations and in my case exceeded those on delivery.

“I didn’t have to continuously explain how I was feeling, they just knew.”

I dealt mainly with Karen and Anita on an employment issue. What I really appreciated is “they got it”. I didn’t have to continuously explain how I was feeling, they just knew. That helped a great deal, knowing that I was being believed. Great knowledge of their field, but don’t take themselves too seriously, but know their stuff.

“At a stressful time I was reassured I was in good hands.”

Great experience. At a stressful time I was reassured I was in good hands. I appreciated the honesty & directness of the conversations throughout the process.

“A very thorough job. Excellent service.”

A very thorough job. Excellent service. Very friendly. I would like to say thank you very much.

“didlaw gave me the support and legal clout that I needed in order to reach a satisfactory conclusion.”

I was having a very difficult time with my employers and didlaw gave me the support and legal clout that I needed in order to reach a satisfactory conclusion. I found everyone at didlaw to be very helpful, friendly and easy to talk to. In particular, I was always treated with great respect and never felt “put down”, stupid or rushed when speaking to didlaw staff about my employment matter, I could say all that I needed to say and was always listened to.

“I would recommend her and her firm in a heartbeat.”

The whole process from the point of instruction to finish was smooth, well managed and quick. The relief of having Karen fight my corner was immense and I would recommend her and her firm in a heartbeat. Professional, slick, easy to talk to and generally awesome.

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