modern approach to employment & pensions law

We can act for both the employer and the employee. Whilst our main clients are businesses, we have represented CEO’s, Directors and Non-Executive Directors with their employment issues. We are also incredibly good at understanding the regulatory issues surrounding employment issues – such as FCA issues with finance directors or GMC/CQC issues in healthcare. 

We are truly transparent about our charges and we have no hidden costs. You will know from the outset of your matter exactly what you are paying for, when you will pay and how you will make payment to us. We are supported by an experienced operational team that assists our Partners with their work. Our Partners will have an initial no-obligation discovery call with you and then send you a quote for their work. We try our best to charge on a fixed-fee basis so you know exactly what you are paying.

Our pricing for advising on claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal:

Simple case: £800-£6,000 (+20% VAT of £160 - £1,200);

Medium complexity case: £6,000-£10,000 (+20% VAT of £1,200 - £2,000);

High complexity case: £10,000-£25,000 (+20% VAT of £2,000 - £5,000).

Factors that could make a case more complex:

If it is necessary to make or defend applications to amend claims or to provide further information about an existing claim;

Making or defending a costs application;

Complex preliminary issues such as whether the claimant is disabled (if this is not agreed by the parties);

The number of witnesses and documents;

If it is an automatic unfair dismissal claim e.g. if you are dismissed after blowing the whistle on your employer; and

Allegations of discrimination which are linked to the dismissal.

There will be an additional charge for attending a Tribunal Hearing of £1,000 per day (+20% VAT of £200). Generally, we would allow 0-3 days depending on the complexity of your case.

The above fees are estimates based on anticipated time spent by appropriately legally qualified or non-qualified staff. We usually charge on a time basis and details of how we would charge in any particular case would be set out in our client care letter, as would details of the seniority and qualifications of persons carrying out the work. In some very limited instances we may offer to carry out work on a Damages Based Agreement (no win, no fee arrangement). In those cases clients might be expected to pay disbursements liable to VAT including experts fees, Counsel’s fees, accommodation fees, and some photocopying charges; and disbursements not liable to VAT including travel costs and some photocopying charges.

Please note that VAT is a government tax that we are required to charge, and will usually be added at 20% to our fees and disbursements, except where we indicate the disbursements are outside the scope of VAT.

We are truly sector agnostic but our experts have a high level of experience in the healthcare, technology, finance, manufacturing, professional services and hospitality sectors. 

Yes. We have Solicitor-Advocates and Barristers and where possible we will be able to appear on your behalf at the Tribunal or Employment Appeal Tribunal for your case.