Employment fees and disbursements.
The Employment team consists of Fiona Hewitt, Peter Kelly and Charlotte Clements. Please click on the images at the bottom of the page to view their relevant experience.
Our Fees:
As no cases are the same our indicative pricing (based upon our hourly rates) for bringing and defending claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal are:
All fees stated above exclude VAT which will be charged in addition at the the current rate of 20% and also exclude disbursements.
The above figures are only estimates and we can provide a further detailed view on potential costs once we have considered the case.
Our current hourly rates:
Partner/Senior Solicitor £300
Assistant Solicitor (up to 8 years qualified) £180
Trainee/Paralegal £140
Factors that could make a case more expensive and complex
Disbursements
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees and/or Barristers Fees, and which are called 'disbursements'. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. We may ask for these fees on account in order to pay the third party.
Barrister’s Fees: You would usually be represented by a Barrister in respect of any Tribunal hearing. Their fees are estimated between £500 and £2,000 (plus VAT) per day including preparation, depending on the experience of the Barrister and the length of hearing. There may be other costs payable to third parties, such as expert witnesses and medical reports, depending upon the nature of the claim.
Key Stages
The examples of typical costs above cover all of the work in relation to the following key stages of an unfair dismissal or wrongful dismissal case:
The stages set out above are an indication only. If some of the stages are not required, the fee will be reduced. Clients may wish to attempt to handle some or all parts of a matter themselves and only have our advice in relation to some of the stages. This can also be arranged based on your individual needs.
How long will the matter take?
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 capable of settlement. If a settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation your case is likely to take 3 – 4 months. If your claim proceeds to a final hearing your case is likely to take up to two years depending on the availability of time for your hearing at the Employment Tribunal. This is just an estimate and we will of course give you a more accurate timescale once we have more information and as the matter progresses.
January 2022