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Pricing-Employement Tribunal (Employers)

Employment tribunals (claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal)

 

Understanding the costs associated with legal matters is crucial for effective financial planning. This summary outlines the anticipated legal costs for employees pursuing claims of unfair dismissal or wrongful dismissal at an Employment Tribunal. Costs can vary based on the complexity of the case, legal representation, and the duration of proceedings.

 

Tribunal and Court Proceedings

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  • Simple case £6,000 to £10,000 +VAT

  • Medium complexity case £10,000 to £15,500+VAT

  • High complexity case £15,500 to £20,000 +VAT.

 

VAT is currently payable at 20%

 

Definition of Complex

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  • A hearing / trial going beyond 3 days (including remedy)

  • If any applications are required to amend

  • Making or defending cost applications

  • Complex preliminary issues

  • The number of witnesses and disclosure 

  • Allegations of discrimination which are linked to discrimination 

 

Subject to the above, we may agree a fixed fee and or advise you on the hourly rate (all based on the complexity of the dispute). Our hourly rates are dependent on experience of our specialist team

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Please also note that Counsel may be instructed to assist with the matter, which may include conferences, written opinions or attendance at hearings or trials. Counsels fee vary (subject to seniority) from £750 to £5,000+VAT.

 

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Key Stages

The above fees cover all the work in relation to the following key stages of a claim:

 

  • 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

  • Exploring settlement and negotiating settlement throughout the process

  • Preparing or considering a schedule of loss

  • Preparing for (and attending) a Preliminary Hearing, if required;

  • Complying with disclosure obligations with the other party and agreeing a bundle of documents

  • Attending to witnesses and drafting witness statements

  • Preparing bundle of documents for any hearings or trials

  • Reviewing and advising on the other party’s witness statements

  • Agreeing a list of issues and chronology.

  • Preparing and attend any hearings with counsel.

 

The time that it takes from taking your initial instructions to the final conclusion of the matter depends largely on the stage at which the case is resolved. If a matter can be settled during the Acas conciliation process, it may take up to 3 weeks. If the claim proceeds to a final trial, this will be subject to the employment tribunal and the tribunals tameable and workload. This may take anything from 6-12 months.

 

The above is just an estimate and we shall give more accurate time estimates once we have further information from you and as the matter develops. We will also advise you at every stage of the matter of all costs and time estimates.

 

If enforcement action is required, this may also take some to conclude the matter and additional costs and disbursements shall be payable and will provide to you in a client care.

 

VAT is 20%

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