Unfair or wrongful dismissal: - set out below is a guide for our pricing for unfair or wrongful dismissal matters. A variety of factors can make a case more complex (see below), or protracted as the matter progresses. The estimates provided assume a Solicitor or Associate progresses the matter under supervision from a Senior Associate or Partner.
| Simple case | (1 day) £10,500 - £16,000 plus VAT |
| Medium complexity case | (2-3 days) £16,000 - £45,000 plus VAT |
| High complexity case | (4 days or more) £45,000 - £125,000+ plus VAT |
There will be an additional charge for attending a Tribunal Hearing of between £1,520 and £4,200 per day (excluding VAT), depending on the hourly rate of the relevant employment lawyer. This additional charge applies irrespective of counsel’s attendance at a hearing. Counsel’s fees are not included in the above estimates and details of counsel's fees are explained further under “Disbursements”.
Our current hourly rates are:
| Role | Rates |
| Partner | 475 to 650 |
| Senior Associate | 395 |
| Associate | 355 |
| Solicitor / Legal Executive | 315 |
| Trainee / Paralegal | 195 |
All fees are exclusive of VAT which will be payable in addition. What is included within our fee
The fees set out above cover all of the work in relation to a claim:
There are certain factors which may make a case more complex and impact costs. These should be considered at the outset and include:
- unrepresented claimants, known as litigants in person;
- the requirement to amend claims or provide further information;
- preliminary issues which are still to be determined;
- the volume of documentation;
- the number of witnesses;
- if the claim concerns whistleblowing (automatic unfair dismissal); and
- any discrimination connected to the dismissal.
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as travel, subsistence and accommodation expenses or counsel’s fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. Our price information is exclusive of disbursements.
When we instruct counsel, we will always agree their fees with you in advance and would ask for you to make a payment on account of their fees before the instructions are confirmed.
We apply a service charge equal to 3.75% of the net amount of our fees in each invoice for specific administrative and regulatory functions and services we carry out in relation to the Engagement (Service Charge). The Service Charge is separate from and additional to any other fees, charges or costs payable under the Client Contract and you shall be liable to pay all Service Charges incurred in connection with the Engagement.