Wrongful and unfair Dismissal Claims:
We regularly advise and represent Employers with respect to potential or actual wrongful and / or unfair dismissal claims. We always look to advise our clients in their best interests, which will usually mean looking to resolve the matter amicably (without recourse to litigation) at an early stage.
Our involvement in such matters usually involves the following steps:
Costs for representation vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to:
Likely costs:
Our costs for work in these sorts of matters typically range between £1,500 to £9,000 plus VAT. Please note that this range of costs would not include Disbursements, such as Counsel’s fees. It is not a maximum limit on our costs in such matters.
Example costs:
(Please note that the above estimates are based on matters which do not include: advice in respect of protracted grievances; advice in connection with data subject access requests; consideration of large volumes of documentation, claims involving allegations of discrimination; claims involving protected disclosure / whistleblowing, and / or travel to and from client’s premises).
Disbursements
The main disbursement in these types of cases will be for Counsel’s fees. Counsel is not usually involved until a decision has been made to lodge an Employment Tribunal Claim. These are discussed with clients before they are incurred but typically range from £600 to £4500 plus VAT, depending on the extent of Counsel’s involvement. Counsel is usually engaged in the drafting of pleadings and to attend hearings.