about us
doing things differently
a brief history of the firm
didlaw was a new entrant to the legal services market in 2008. 16 years later the firm has gained an outstanding reputation in the field of employment discrimination with many legal firsts and victories in its path.
didlaw was founded in 2008 by Karen Jackson. After a successful heart transplantation at Papworth Hospital, Karen was determined to do something meaningful with the extra time she had been given. She was keenly conscious of the difficulties of combining a career with a long-term health issue. Her idea was to set up her own law firm to cater exclusively to people with health problems. And so didlaw was born.
We are not just another law firm. We do things differently in a variety of different ways. We are responsive, we put the client first, we will never treat you as a file – didlaw is about human connection.
The emphasis at didlaw has always been on providing an exceptional level of client service. This means clear and practical advice, explained in plain English. It means going the extra mile for the clients to find the right solution that has one consideration only: what course of action is in the best interests of the client.
Focusing on helping people who are having difficulties around health and disability at work, didlaw’s reputation as true experts in this area has quickly grown. Today Karen is widely recognised as the UK’s leading disability discrimination lawyer.
As the team and practice have grown didlaw has become prominent in a number of other areas. There is a big focus on assisting women with issues in the workplace ranging from sexual harassment to maternity and pregnancy discrimination. Our partner Elizabeth McGlone is a prominent practitioner in the area of gender critical beliefs and the issues this causes at work. Partner Anita Vadgama has carved out a niche acting for senior BAME women experiencing a raft of workplace difficulties.
The team now covers advice across all areas of employment law with a particular focus on discrimination and whistleblowing, along with the more routine work that goes with finalising settlement agreements.
The team is so much more than just the lawyers. Our Business team work seamlessly alongside our legal team to enhance the customer experience and to ensure clients are not bogged down in administrative issues.
Everyone in the didlaw team has one aim: to deliver outstanding legal advice in a user-friendly way while supporting clients who are experiencing all kinds of difficulties.
© didlaw 2024
didlaw is a trading name of Didlaw Limited, a limited company registered in England & Wales under co. number 8642712.
The registered office is 3 Waterhouse Square, 138-142 Holborn, London, EC1N 2SW. Solicitor | Director Karen Jackson. Non-lawyer | Director Chris Jackson