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Employment Tribunal – Unfair and Wrongful Dismissal Claims
1) What work will be undertaken?
The fees set out below cover the work that will be carried out 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 may 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.
2) Our Fees
Our estimated pricing for bringing and defending Employment Tribunal claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal is set out below:
| Complexity of case | £ Estimated Fee Range (excluding VAT) | |
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Simple |
Up to £10,000
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Medium |
£10,001 – £20,000
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High |
£20,001 +
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Disbursements
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Court fees and Counsel’s fees (Barrister’s fees). We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
Counsel’s fees for attending a Tribunal Hearing (including preparation) will vary considerably, depending on their experience and seniority. As a rough estimate, based on the Counsel we typically instruct, we would provisionally estimate their fees to be £1,250 to £3,000 per day plus VAT.
All disbursements will be in addition to our fees.
3) How long will my 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 resolved. If a settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation, your case is likely to take 6 – 10 weeks. If your claim proceeds to a Final Hearing, your case is likely to take 26 – 52 weeks. 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.
4) Factors that could make a case more complex:
Factors such as these could cause you to incur higher costs and potentially move your case into a higher Fee Range.
If it is necessary for us to attend a Tribunal Hearing there may be an additional charge for attending of up to £1,250 per day (excluding VAT).
Generally, we would allow 1-3 days depending on the complexity of your case.
If you have any questions on the above, please feel free to contact us.
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