Expert Employment Legal Advice

Understanding Employment Law Costs

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We believe in transparency when it comes to the costs of bringing and defending claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal. Below is a breakdown of our pricing for employment law services.

 

Costs for Employment Claims:

 

• Simple case: £3,500 - £7,500 (excluding VAT)

• Medium complexity case: £7,500 - £15,000 (excluding VAT)

• High complexity case: £15,000 and upwards (excluding VAT)

 

Factors That Can Affect Costs

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Several factors can increase the complexity of your case, including:

 

• Applications to amend claims or provide further information

• Defending claims from litigants in person

• Making or defending costs applications

• Complex preliminary issues (e.g. whether the claimant is disabled)

• The number of witnesses or documents involved

• Claims involving automatic unfair dismissal (e.g. whistleblowing)

• Allegations of discrimination linked to dismissal

 

Additional Tribunal Hearing Charges

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Attending a Tribunal Hearing will incur an additional charge of £500 - £1,500 per day (excluding VAT), depending on the complexity of your case. We typically estimate 1-5 days for hearings.

 

Disbursements

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Disbursements are costs payable to third parties, such as court fees, that are necessary for your case. We manage these payments on your behalf, ensuring a smoother process.

One example of a disbursement is Counsel's fees, which range from £2,000 to £4,000 per day (depending on the advocate’s experience) for attending a Tribunal Hearing, including preparation. These fees are exclusive of VAT.

 

The Key Stages of an Employment Claim

 

The fees listed above cover work throughout the following key stages of a claim:

1. Initial Instructions and Advice – Reviewing the case and advising on the merits and likely compensation.

2. Pre-Claim Conciliation – Mandatory conciliation to explore settlement options.

3. Preparing the Claim or Response – Drafting and reviewing the claim or response.

4. Negotiating Settlement – Exploring and negotiating settlement options throughout the process.

5. Preparing for Hearings – Including the Preliminary Hearing and Final Hearing, preparing documents, witness statements, and a bundle of evidence.

6. Final Hearing Preparation and Attendance – Coordinating with Counsel and attending the Final Hearing.

 

The fees will be adjusted based on the specific stages required for your case. If you prefer, you can choose to handle certain stages of the claim yourself while still receiving our expert advice as needed.

 

Timeline for Your Employment Claim

 

The time it takes to resolve your matter depends on how the case progresses:

 

• If a settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation, the case could take between 1-3 months.

• If the case proceeds to a Final Hearing, it may take up to 52 weeks.

 

These are approximate timeframes, and we will provide more accurate estimates as the case develops.