Unlike some firms, we work for both employers and employees, which gives us a valuable insight into the thought processes of each side and means that we can often find a solution which is both cost-effective and agreeable to all, without the need for costly court proceedings.
Pricing
Employment law can be complicated, and when disputes arise it can seem daunting at first.
Our Experience
We have been successfully guiding our clients through those difficulties for a number of years now and bring a wealth of experience to our work.
We have experience of working at all levels in business, from advising boards of directors to helping individuals when they have been unfairly treated by their employer. We appreciate it can be a stressful time and members of the team will use their skills and abilities to meet the challenges you face, informing you of progress without resorting to legal jargon.
We feel it is important that you know about our pricing before we start work for you.
As each case we handle is different, it is difficult to give exact figures, but by way of an example, our pricing for bringing and defending claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal are listed below.
It is important to note that most cases are settled without the need for a trial before an Employment Tribunal and we work hard at all times to avoid unnecessary expenditures. In estimating likely costs we are required to assume that the case actually reaches and is heard at a trial.
Our Pricing
Simple Case
£3,000 – £6,000
+ VAT 20% at the prevailing rate.
- Straightforward matters with limited issues and documentation.
Medium Complexity
£5,000 – £7,000
+ VAT 20% at the prevailing rate.
- Cases with moderate documentation, some dispute, or negotiation required.
High Complexity
£7,000 – £13,000
+ VAT 20% at the prevailing rate.
- Involving multiple claims, discrimination elements, or lengthy hearings.
Additional Costs
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Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
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Tribunal Attendance: £1,000 per day + VAT (typically 1–2 days; complex cases 3+ days).
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To include trial preparation, Barrister's Fees might range between £750 – £5,000 + VAT (at the prevailing rate which is currently 20% for preparation and first day of trial, and daily rate of between £600 – £1,500 + VAT depending on expertise and experience.
Key Stages Included
The fees set out above cover all of the work in relation to key stages of a claim.
The key stages set out below are only an indication and if some of the stages below are not required, the fee will be reduced. You may wish to handle the claim yourself and only have our advice in relation to some of the stages. This can also be arranged on your individual needs.
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Taking your initial instructions, reviewing the papers and advising you on merits and likely compensation (this is likely to be revisited throughout the matter and subject to change)
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Entering into pre-claim conciliation where this is mandatory to explore whether a settlement can be reached
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Preparing claim or response
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Reviewing and advising on claim or response from other party
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Exploring settlement and negotiating settlement throughout the process
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Preparing or considering a schedule of loss
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Preparing for (and attending) a Preliminary Hearing
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08
Exchanging documents with the other party and agreeing a bundle of documents
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Taking witness statements, drafting statements and agreeing their content with witnesses
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Preparing bundle of documents
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Reviewing and advising on the other party’s witness statements
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Agreeing a list of issues, a chronology and/or cast list
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Preparation and attendance at Final Hearing, including instructions to Counsel
What Could Make A Case More Complex?
Timescales
The time that it takes from your initial instructions to the final resolution depends largely on the stage at which your case is resolved.
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If a settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation, your case is likely to take 2-8 weeks.
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If your claim proceeds to a Final Hearing, your case is likely to take more like 6-9 months (depending on when the Tribunal lists the case for hearing).
This is just an estimate and we will of course be able to give you a more accurate timescale once we have more information and as the matter progresses.
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