There are quite a few different types of employment claims, ranging from a straightforward claim for wrongful dismissal, to a complex claim for constructive unfair dismissal as well as discrimination. We have collated the information in this sheet to provide you with an idea of our price for our service although this should only be treated as a rough guide as each and every case should be assessed on its own merits and will involve differing levels of costs depending on variable factors. It is for all these reasons predicting the amount of costs involved in any case is very difficult and we would recommend you get in touch with us for a more tailored no-obligation quote and budget to manage your employment claim.
| Example | Overal Costs |
| A straightforward which does not involve many disputed evidence or issues which can be resolved in a 1 day hearing. | £10,000 – £15,000* +VAT (at 20%) |
| Example | Overal Costs |
| A claim where there are 3 or more witnesses and a number of issues in dispute as well as other aspects such as discrimination which is listed for more than a 1 day hearing. | £15,000 – £20,000* +VAT (at 20%) |
| Example | Overal Costs |
| A claim with multiple allegations and issues in dispute, such as constructive dismissal, three or more witnesses, a number of discriminatory acts or omissions, whistleblowing. These cases are listed for 3 days or more. | £20,000 – £30,000* +VAT (at 20%) |
*plus VAT (at 20%) and disbursements
There is also usually an additional fee for attending a Tribunal Hearing of £1,000 per day plus VAT (at 20%) and travel costs. The number of days for your hearing will depend on the complexity of your case and is usually agreed by the parties and/or decided by the Tribunal with reference to the issues in the claim.
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Court fee or experts’ fees. We normally handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. The level of third-party costs, such as experts, will depend on your matter and will depend on the quote(s) provided by such experts for their assistance. Usually they will quote for preparing a report and separately for their attendance at a Hearing, if necessary. We may also need to involve a barrister to assist with your case and represent you at any Hearings and their fee(s) will be classed as a disbursement. Counsel’s fee’s depend on their level of experience and can be estimated at around £1,750 – £3,500 for the Hearing and will include a “refresher” fee (which is usually a lower daily rate) for each subsequent day. It is part of our terms and conditions that all disbursements are paid on account at least 1 week before they are incurred by the firm.
The fees set out above cover all of the work in relation to the following key stages of a claim:
The stages set out above are an indication and if some of stages above 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.
The time that it takes from taking your initial instructions to the final resolution of your matter depends largely on the stage at which your case is resolved. If a settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation, your case is likely to take 1-4 months. If your claim proceeds to a Final Hearing, your case is likely to take 12-24 months. 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.
Our employment team consists of:-
Andrew Dee – Solicitor & Consultant (15/01/1983)
Rate: £300 plus VAT (at 20%)
Emily Leadbeater – Solicitor (15/11/2012)
Rate: £300 plus VAT (at 20%)
Paralegal – Training
Rate: £126 plus VAT (at 20%)
Speak to a member of our team with any questions you may have and we will be happy to help.
