Employment Tribunal Claims
The average legal costs incurred by our clients for commencing/defending Employment Tribunal claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal claims are as follows:
The vast majority of Employment Tribunal claims that we have dealt with have been settled (in confidence) by the parties before trial – the actual costs of bringing/defending an Employment Tribunal claim will be heavily determined by the parties’ ability to compromise and negotiate an acceptable settlement proposal. The longer the claim proceeds to trial, the higher the legal costs.
Below are factors which could make an Employment Tribunal claim more complex, thereby increasing legal costs:
Disbursements
These are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees, expert fees, travel expenses and Counsel fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
Counsel’s fees estimated between £1,000 to £2,500 plus VAT per day (the day rate depends entirely on Counsel’s experience) for attending a Tribunal Hearing.
Key Stages
The key stages in an Employment Tribunal claim involve:
The stages above are an indication of the work that may be involved in brining/defending an employment tribunal claim. You may wish to handle the claim yourself and only have our advice in relation to some aspects of the claim. This can also be arranged on individual needs.
Timescales
The time that it takes from 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 2-4 weeks. If your claim proceeds to a final hearing, your case is likely to take 6-12 months to final determination. This is just an estimate and we will be able to provide you with more accurate timescales once we have more information and as the matter progresses.
Generally speaking the more complex the case, the more days that will be allocated by the court for the final hearing. The longer the final hearing, the further away in time the court will list the final hearing. It is easier for the court to find gaps in their calendar for a hearing taking only 1-2 days to hear, than a hearing that will take 5 days or more to hear.
Who Will Oversee My Claim?
Katarzyna Maria Uzar
Katarzyna holds over ten years post-qualification experience and is a senior solicitor at Joseph James Law. Katarzyna has been instructed and involved on 2000+ debt recovery cases. She has the knowledge and experience to provide effective advice to clients whilst being mindful of potential legal costs involved in successfully recovering sums owed.
Katarzyna oversees the debt recovery work carried out at Joseph James Law. Any enquiries should be referred to Katarzyna in the first instance. She can be contacted on 0203 861 5400 or kmu@josephjameslaw.co.uk
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