Support for PM Law employees after sudden closure
The sudden closure of PM Law Limited and its associated firms have raised urgent questions for employees across Sheffield, Barnsley, Chesterfield, Yorkshire, Cumbria and Berkshire. Hundreds of workers were reportedly dismissed with no notice, no consultation, and no opportunity to prepare, a scenario that may entitle them to significant protective award compensation.
Closure of PM Law
In response to the sudden closure of PM Law, Pearson Solicitors & Financial Advisers in Oldham is actively supporting former PM Law staff in understanding their legal rights, lodging protective award claims, and navigating the complexities of redundancy law.
More than 50 former staff members have already approached the firm, with many more expected. Pearson Solicitors brings extensive experience in helping employees affected by legal sector collapses, having successfully acted for workers impacted by the failures of Axiom Ince and Metamorph Group.
Alan Lewis, Partner and Head of Employment at Pearson, shared that many personal stories posted by former PM Law employees have been “genuinely upsetting.”
“No employee expects to lose their job overnight with no warning,” he says. “Our team has recovered millions in protective awards for clients, and we are ready to support those affected by the PM Law collapse.”
PM Law failure to consult
A central issue is whether PM Law failed to meet its legal duty to consult. Under UK law, employers must collectively consult when 20 or more employees at the same establishment face redundancy.
If this consultation does not happen, dismissed employees can bring a protective award claim in the Employment Tribunal—potentially worth up to 90 days' gross pay.
Even if the employer cannot pay, the UK's Redundancy Payments Service may cover:
- Up to 8 weeks’ pay
- Capped at £719 per week
- Subject to deductions for arrears
This means employees could receive up to £5,752, even where company funds are unavailable.
Important deadline: Claims must be filed within three months minus one day from the date of dismissal.
SRA Intervention of PM Law
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has now formally intervened in several PM Law entities. The intervention heightened concerns for both staff and clients, particularly around continuity of legal services and regulatory compliance.
Recognising the scale of the issue, Pearson Solicitors has set up a dedicated support pathway to:
- Assess eligibility for protective award claims
- Prepare group claims where appropriate
- Guide employees through Employment Tribunal procedures
- Maximise compensation where available
How can we help?
If you worked for PM Law or any associated law firm and were made redundant without proper consultation, you could be eligable to make a protective award claim.
Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers specialise in helping redundant employees make claims. For legal advice on employee rights or making a protective award claim contact our employment law solicitors on 0161 785 3500 or email enquiries@pearsonlegal.co.uk
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