As a guide, we estimate our fees for advising and assisting in bringing a claim to be in the region of:

  • £10,000 to £20,000 + VAT for standard claims e.g. constructive/unfair dismissal
  • £28,000 to £46,000 + VAT for complex claims e.g. discrimination/whistleblowing

For advising and assisting in defending a claim, we estimate:

  • £12,000 to £24,000 + VAT for standard claims e.g. constructive/unfair dismissal
  • £28,000 to £50,000 + VAT for complex claims e.g. discrimination/whistleblowing

That excludes time representing at any Tribunal hearings and/or disbursements such as counsel’s fees.

Factors that could make a case more complex, include:

  • If it is necessary to make or defend an application to amend a claim or to provide further information about an existing claim.
  • Defending a claim that is brought by a litigant in person (a person or business that has the right to address a Court (rights of audience) and is not legally represented by a solicitor or barrister).
  • Making or defending a costs application.
  • Any preliminary issues, such as time limits or whether the claimant is/was an employee.
  • The number of witnesses and documents involved in the claim.