EMPLOYMENT LAW FEES

​Our fees are charged based on hourly rates based on the complexity of the matters involved. For instance, an unfair dismissal case, involving various claims such as discrimination and harassment or victimisation, where both parties disagree on various issues contention, or cases involving multiple witnesses etc; will generally be more complex and require more time than an average straightforward unfair dismissal claims. You will be advised on the estimate costs involved prior to commencement. However, our fees range from £150 + VAT to £200 + VAT.

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Other bespoke fees

• Grievance & internal investigation £400.00

• ACAS Early Conciliation Process £500.00

• Employment Tribunal Case Management & Hearing

• Straightforward case: £5,000.00 to £15,000.00 + VAT

• Complex case: £15,000.00 to £20,000.00 + VAT

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Caveat – Deposit Orders: Where the Employment Tribunal thinks your case has limited prospects of success, it may ask for a payment  to allow you to continue your case (known as a Deposit Order). This is unusual and is usually up to £1,000 for each issue it may think you have limited prospects of success. 

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​Disbursements

These are costs you incur when we make payments to third parties such as counsel, experts and other professionals on your behalf as your legal representatives. Counsel fees range between £800 and £2000 per day (excluding VAT), depending on the seniority and experience of the instructed Barrister.

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However, the preparation for a final hearing may involve extensive work which includes extensive reading and preparing for submissions. Therefore, counsel tends to charge a ”brief fee” of approximately £1500 to £4000 for preparation in addition to the daily (refreshers) of £800 to £2000.  

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Pivotal Milestones

You instruct us  >  We review your evidence  >  We provide you legal advice on: merits prospects, timeframes, costs, claim value, other options  >  we commence the procedural ACAS early conciliation process  >  Following unsuccessful conciliation we lodge a claim and await the Respondent’s response to our claim  >  we provide updated advice following response (the updated advice will determine whether any interim measures are considered e.g. settlement)  >  we draft a schedule of loss  >  we attend a preliminary hearing  >  comply with disclosure requirements (list and exchange of documents/evidence)  >  usually, the respondent prepares the bundle > preparation of witness statements (advice and drafting)  >  both parties agree on the list of issues  >  chronology and cast list preparation  >  pre-hearing final brief with counsel  >  Final hearing & Remedy

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NB: The process above may vary based on the uniqueness of each case. However, the above is a basic step-by-step guide based on a standard tribunal processes' forecast. Please bear in mind that excludes potential interim actions we may undertake.