Unite Legal Services maintains stringent standards of professional excellence and only accredits firms of solicitors capable of consistently delivering the highest quality of specialist service.

To be accredited by Unite Legal Services, a law firm must demonstrate specialist expertise and commitment to Unite the union and trade union principles. Unite Legal Services audits accredited firms to assess performance.

Thompsons Solicitors has worked with Unite and its predecessor unions for decades and supports Unite Legal Service to deliver expert legal advice for:


In 2015, with the support of Thompsons Solicitors, Unite Legal Services secured £44 million in compensation for members and their families who suffered injury or illness through accidents or work related disease. Unite Legal Service guarantees members keep 100% of their compensation.

Ian McFall of Thompsons Solicitors, said: “We have fought for the rights of injured and mistreated workers for almost a century. We remain committed to the trade union movement and proud to represent union members and their families.

“We are proud of our valued relationship with Unite Legal Services in delivering specialist legal advice and representation of the highest professional standard."