2 days ago
We are all different and require slightly differing services from a solicitor during
a legal matter. It is therefore impossible to give an exact quote for any form of employment litigation. This is because, the same job can incur quite different charges when performed for two different people.
When it comes to Employment Tribunals, you should be absolutely clear that no litigation can be guaranteed success, no matter how strong the case appears to be, and we do not generally agree to any fee structure that is dependent upon a particular outcome. Remember, guarantees come with toasters, not with tribunals
Our pricing for bringing and defending claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal:
1. Small number of documents
2. One claim with a fairly simple background
3. Only one solicitor involved
4. A day long tribunal hearing
£4,000-£10,000
(exc. VAT)
1. Some documents
2. A couple of claims with a more complex background
3. Time spent on negotiations with the other side
4. A couple of solicitors involved
5. One preliminary hearing and a couple days on tribunal hearing
£10,000-£14,000
(exc. VAT)
1. High number of complex documents
2. A series of claims with a complex background
3. Difficult and extensive negotiations with the other side
4. A team of solicitors involved
5. One or more preliminary hearings and more than 3 days tribunal hearing
£14,000-£22,000 onwards
(exc. VAT)
Key Stages and Timetable
Employment Tribunal Stages | Week 1-2 | Week 3-4 | Week 5-8 | PH | Month 1 after ph | Month 2 after ph | Month 3 after ph | Month 4 after ph | Month 5 after ph |
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) | |||||||||
Entering into pre-claim conciliation where this is mandatory to explore whether a settlement can be reached; | |||||||||
Preparing claim or response | |||||||||
Reviewing and advising on claim or response from other party | |||||||||
Preparing for (and attending) a Preliminary Hearing | |||||||||
Preparing or considering a schedule of loss | |||||||||
Exchanging documents with the other party and agreeing a bundle of documents | |||||||||
Taking witness statements, drafting statements and agreeing their content with witnesses | |||||||||
Reviewing and advising on the other party’s witness statements | |||||||||
Agreeing a list of issues, a chronology and/or cast list | |||||||||
Preparation and attendance at Final Hearing, including instructions to Counsel | Exploring settlement and negotiating settlement throughout the process |