Employment Law
It is difficult to ascertain the fee that will be incurred for each employment matter as each case is unique. Therefore the following factors are to be taken into consideration (including but not limited to):
- Where there is a dispute as to whether the claimant is disabled
- The amount of documents
- The number of witnesses
- Any allegations of dismissal
- If the dismissal occurred as result of whistle blowing
- Initiating or defending a costs application
Our fees are based on the following and on the assumption that the parties are in agreement and any third parties instructed to undertake work will do so in a timely manner:
- Obtaining initial instructions of case, perusing and considering the papers and employment manuals, reviewing the contracts of employment before advising you on the merits of the case and possible compensation. Please note that this is likely to change and therefore will be reviewed throughout the case
- Drafting and considering a letter before action
- Collate and review medical records
- Commence pre-claim reconciliation with ACAS (to discuss settlement before issuing proceedings)
- Draft claim or defence
- Considering and advising on claim or response from other party
- Negotiations on settlement
- Drafting and considering a schedule of loss in the case
- Preparations for attending a Preliminary Hearing
- Exchange of documents with the other party and agreeing a bundle (document)
- Obtaining instructions for witness statements, drafting statements and confirming same with witnesses
- Preparing and collating documents for the preliminary hearing, final hearing or remedy hearing
- Considering and advising on the other party's witness statements
- Preparations for, and attendance at a Preliminary Hearing
- Agreeing a list of matters, a chronology and/or witness list
- Arranging conference with barristers if necessary
- Considering and reviewing barrister’s notes, arguments and opinions
- Make necessary preparation, attend preliminary hearings, final hearings or remedy hearings
- Receive payment/compensation
- Finally, negotiate terms of settlement
How much will issuing or defending a claim be?
Your case will be conducted by a Member/Solicitors and experienced paralegal depending on the complexities of each case:
- Grade A (Solicitors with over 8 years Post Qualification Experience PQE) - £317.00 plus VAT
- Grade B (Solicitors with over 4 years PQE) - £242.00 plus VAT
- Grade C (Solicitors with less than 4 years PQE) - £175.00 plus VAT
- Grade D (Trainee Solicitors / Experienced paralegals) - £126.00 plus VAT
Disbursements
Disbursements are costs due to third parties regarding your case, such as:
- Medical and Occupational Health reports
- Company search fees
- Mediators fees (if the parties agree to settle through mediation)