Craig Peel

Craig is a highly skilled employment lawyer working exclusively for Trade union members in the North West of England and based at Thompsons Solicitors' Liverpool office.

Craig has more than a decade of experience dealing with . During this period, he has also advised trade union clients and members in cases that have involved defamation, commercial agent compensation, professional misconduct and coroner inquests.

Craig is responsible for advising unions and their members in all aspects of employment law and representing union members at employment tribunals. Craig has particular experience advising and representing union members in discrimination claims, trade union detriment claims, protected disclosure (whistleblowing) detriments, unfair dismissal and complex contract cases. As part of his work he has given speeches at the Institute of Employment Rights.

Craig's focus is very much client-based. Craig points out that each client is different and that it is important for him to empathise with them and ensure he fully understands their expectations and their goals in pursuing proceedings. Craig does his utmost to achieve those aims.

Thompsons' insistence on representing union claimants rather than employers is important to Craig because it enables him to pursue justice for those who have been wrongly treated.

Outside of work, Craig enjoys playing and watching football, dog walking and keeping active.

Craig's case experience

• Secured £25,000 for a union member subjected to two years' discrimination, and the local union official who stepped to support them, on the grounds of victimisation, harassment and trade union detriment.
• Successfully represented police staff in Manchester who would not benefit from changes to maternity pay if they were already on maternity leave, to the benefit of police staff nationwide.
• Secured more than £3,000 for a UNISON client against Sevacare, which withheld travel time payments, drawing attention to the plight of up to 220,000 other carers throughout the country.
• Secured £210,000 in a minimum wage case for underpaid workers.
• Represented the POA in the Court of Appeal after a prisoner alleged false imprisonment after officers had taken unlawful strike action, leaving him confined to his cell. The judge had been wrong to hold that the POA was liable for the tort of false imprisonment.

Testimonials

I acquired Thompsons services through my union. I had issues with my employer, went through their internal processes and was dissatisfied with the outcome and how I was treated. My lawyer ensured my expectations were realistic. He was approachable, empathetic, and always remained professional. He was supportive, ensuring I understood the legal aspects, the processes and reviewed everything with me so I was clear on what I needed to do and what was happening. We won the employment law tribunal. I believe being well prepared, focused and clear through his support had a lot to do with it. He negotiated my settlement which I was also very happy with. He listened and understood what was important to me, I got my dignity back and for that I am very grateful.

Craig's former client

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Very professional and courteous. Excellent communication and advice provided. The lawyer was also very reassuring and knowledgeable in the field and took the stress out of the situation.

Craig's former client

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My case from start to finish was dealt with, with complete professionalism. The communication was first class. I was kept updated and informed in a timely manner and the resolution of the case was the desired result. Thank you Craig Peel.

Craig's former client

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Your expertise, words of wise counsel and sheer hard work have been excellent. I know Eirlys thinks very highly of you as I do, too.

UNISON Regional Organiser

I cannot thank you enough for the support you have given to me throughout the claim, and for your most admirable professionalism and hard work. My feelings are the same for UNISON.

Craig's former client

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I felt my case was professionally handled and in experienced hands, putting me at ease through the whole process.

Julie Ashworth, Craig's former client

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