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Our employment team handles all aspects of employment law matters including bringing and defending employment claims in the employment tribunal.
Every employment case is different and we take pride in delivering a bespoke service. For this reason, we do not have a standard fee and our fees reflect the particular circumstances and features of the case.
We charge for our work on the basis of time spent on a matter at Partner hourly rates of £400 per hour. All fees are exclusive of VAT which will be added to your invoice where applicable. We are required to charge VAT. 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.
Our estimated fees for bringing or defending claims in the Employment Tribunal for unfair or wrongful dismissal are in the following range:
The wide range in each of these categories comes down to a number of factors, any of which will have a cost implication. Such factors include:
We aim to give you the best possible information about the likely overall cost both at the time you instruct us and, when appropriate, as the matter progresses.
Disbursements
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a seamless process. The main third-party cost associated with a Tribunal claim is the cost of instructing a barrister (known as Counsel) to represent you at a Tribunal hearing, and during the course of the matter. This cost will be in addition to our fees.
Counsel’s fees for representing you at a Tribunal hearing depends on the seniority and experience of the barrister and are likely to be in the following range:
Key stages
The fee estimates set out above cover work in relation to the following key stages of a claim: taking your initial instructions, reviewing the papers and advising you on merits and likely compensation (this is likely to be revisited throughout the matter and subject to change):
The stages set out above are indicative only and are not a comprehensive list of the steps that may be required, some of which may be dependent on your objectives.
Stages not covered by our estimate
The fee estimates set out above do not include the following work. If any of these issues are relevant to your claim, or arise as part of it, it may increase the fee payable: advising on or engaging in settlement negotiations or preparing and negotiating any paperwork connected with settlement of the claim:
How long will my matter take?
The time that it takes from taking your initial instructions to the final resolution of your matter depends largely on the stage at which your case is resolved, and the length of time it takes the Employment Tribunal to process your claim. If a settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation, your case is likely to take 1 –3 months. If your claim proceeds to a final Tribunal hearing, your case is likely to take 9 –15 months, depending on how long it takes the Tribunal to schedule the hearing. Delays at the Employment Tribunal mean that it can take longer than this for claims to reach a final hearing. This is just an estimate and we will be able to give you a more accurate timescale once we have more information as the matter progresses.
Applying for the grant, collecting and distributing the assets
We anticipate this will take between 10 and 12 hours work at £340.00 per hour. Total costs estimated at £3,400 – £4,080. All fees are exclusive of VAT which will be added to your invoice where applicable. We are required to charge VAT. 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.
The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter. For example, if there is one beneficiary and no property, costs will be at the lower end of the range. If there are multiple beneficiaries, a property and multiple bank accounts, costs will be at the higher end. Please note that this quote does not include tax advice or any variation to the Will nor does it include any conveyancing fees or disbursements.
We will handle the full process for you. This quote is for estates where:
Disbursements included in this fee:
Probate application fee – £155.00
Swearing of the oath (per Executor) – £7.00
Bankruptcy-only Land Charges Department searches – £2.00 (per beneficiary)
Post in The London Gazette to protect against unexpected claims from unknown creditors – £101.52
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
Potential additional costs.
If there is no Will or the Estate consists of any shareholdings (stocks and bonds) there are likely to be additional costs that could range significantly depending on the Estate and how an item in question is dealt with. Also, where there is any overseas element we can advise of likely further costs once the position is known.
If the Executors/Administrators wish to claim the transferable nil rate band and/or the Residence/transferable Residence Nil Rate Band, there will be additional costs. We may advise that, in some such circumstances, if considered appropriate, that tax issues and calculations be referred to our independent accountants or an accountant of your choosing. We can give you a more accurate quote once we have more information.
If any additional copies of the Grant are required, they will cost £0.50 (1 per asset usually).
Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the Estate is not included.
How long will this take?
On average, Estates that fall within this range are dealt with within 4-6 months. Typically, obtaining the Grant of Probate takes 10-12 weeks. Collecting assets then follows, which can take a further 10-12 weeks. Once this has been done, we can distribute the assets.
Other Estates
If the Estate does not fall within the matters set out above, then we will agree a fee estimate with you before starting work and will update you on all costs as matters progress in line with our standard terms and conditions.
Our experienced property team understands the stress involved buying a property. Whether you are going through an estate agent or privately we will make everything as clear as possible. Property matters can be complex, our team are made up of highly qualified solicitors who have the legal and technical “know how” to resolve any issues as they arise in a professional and efficient manner.
We are proud to hold CQS Accreditation, issued by the Law Society. This involves the firm undergoing a rigorous application procedure which ensures we maintain high levels of client care.
All fees are exclusive of VAT which will be added to your invoice where applicable. We are required to charge VAT. 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.
Our legal fees cover all the usual work required to complete the purchase of your new home, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Land Tax (Stamp Duty Land Tax “SDLT”) if the property is in England, or (Land Transaction Tax “LTT”) if the property is in Wales.
Property Value | Freehold | Leasehold |
£0 to £499,000 | Starting from £1,500 – £1,649 | £1,750- 1849.00 |
£500,000 to £999,999 | £1,650 – £3,300 | £1,850 – £3,499 |
£1m – £2 m | £3,500 – £4,999 | £3,600 – £5,499 |
£2m – £5m | From £5,000 + | From £5,500 + |
£5m + | TBC on application | TBC on application |
The fees involved in any transaction are important and we review our fees on a regular basis, also considering client feedback.
Our fees are fixed, however, there may be factors which could typically increase the cost of the fees estimated above such as if :
The additional fees can vary depending on the work required or new developments occurring outside our control which would require additional advice, drafting, processing or implementation. Please see list of ‘Other Additional Charges’.
We are required to charge VAT. 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.
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. These fees may be subject to change if further information relating to your property becomes available.
Standard Disbursements charges relating to Freehold and Leasehold:
Notice of Transfer fee (applicable under leasehold and usually chargeable by the leaseholder/freeholder) – usually between £6.0 to £200.00 (VAT dependant on recipient)
Ground Rent and Service charge (applicable under leasehold and can be chargeable by the leaseholder/freeholder throughout the term of the lease) – the amount is usually dependent on terms of lease.
For any transaction, the timescales are subject to change depending on factors involved such as:
A typical transaction can take between 10-12 weeks, however if any of the above apply or there are other factors we need to take into consideration, it may increase the time by a further 4-6 weeks and additional charges may occur. We will notify you in advance of any increases to our fees
With every transaction there are key milestones, which may vary according to individual circumstances. They may be as follows:
Exclusions We do not undertake tax and financial advice.
Our experienced property team understands the stress involved in selling a property. Whether you are going through an estate agent or privately, we will make everything as clear as possible. Property matters can be complex, our team are made up as of highly qualified Solicitors who have the legal and technical “know how” to resolve any issues as they arise in a professional and efficient manner.
We are proud to hold CQS Accreditation, issued by the Law Society. This involves the firm undergoing a rigorous application procedure which ensures we maintain high levels of client care.
All fees are exclusive of VAT which will be added to your invoice where applicable. We are required to charge VAT. 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.
Our fees cover all the work required to complete the sale of your sale including redemption of first mortgages.
Property Value | Freehold | Leasehold |
£0 to £499,000 | £1,600 – £1,649 | £1,700 – £1,849 |
£500,000 to £999,999 | £1,650 – £2,800 | £1,850 – £3,499 |
£1m – £2m | £3,000 – £4,499 | £3,500 – £4,999 |
£2m – £5m | £4,500 + | £5,000 + |
£5m + | TBC on application | TBC on application |
The fees involved in any transaction are important and we review our fees on a regular basis, also considering client feedback. Our fees are fixed, however, there may be factors which could typically increase the cost of the fees estimated above such as:
The additional fees can vary depending on the work required or new developments occurring outside our control which would require additional advice, drafting, processing or implementation. Please see list of ‘Other Additional Charges’.
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. These fees may be subject to change if further information relating to your property becomes available.
For any transaction, the timescales are subject to change depending on factors involved such as:
A typical transaction can take between 10-12 weeks, however if any of the above apply or there are other factors we need to take into consideration, it may increase the time by a further 4-6 weeks and additional charges may occur. We will discuss this with you.
With every transaction there are key milestones, which may vary according to individual circumstances. They may be as follows:
Exclusions
We do not undertake tax and financial advice.
A re-mortgage is when you either renegotiate with your current lender or change the mortgage on your property to a new lender. It is important to speak to a mortgage adviser to go through the options with you. There are many reasons you may wish to re-mortgage such as:
Our experienced property team understands the stress involved in re-mortgaging. as Property matters can be complex, our team are made up of highly qualified Solicitors who have the legal and technical “know how” to resolve any issues as they arise in a professional and efficient manner.
We are proud to hold CQS Accreditation, issued by the Law Society. This involves the firm undergoing a rigorous application procedure which ensures we maintain high levels of client care.
All fees are exclusive of VAT which will be added to your invoice where applicable. We are required to charge VAT. 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.
Our fees cover all the work required to complete the re-mortgage of property / land.
Property Value | Freehold |
£0 to £549,999 | From £950 – £1,149 |
£500,000 to £999,999 | £1,150 – £1,999 |
£1m + | From £2,000 |
£2m – £5m | From £3,000 |
£5m + | TBC on application |
The fees involved in any transaction are important and we review our fees on a regular basis, also considering client feedback. Our fees are fixed, however, there may be factors which could typically increase the cost of the fees estimated above such as:
The additional fees can vary depending on the work required or new developments occurring outside our control which would require additional advice, drafting, processing or implementation. Please see list of ‘Other Additional Charges’.
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. These fees may be subject to change if further information relating to your property becomes available.
For any transaction, the timescales are subject to change depending on factors involved such as:
A typical transaction can take between 6-8 weeks, however if any of the above apply or there are other factors we need to take into consideration, it may increase the time by a further 2-4 weeks and additional charges may occur. We will discuss this with you.
With every transaction there are key milestones, which may vary according to individual circumstances. They may be as follows:
Additional legal charges where the matter may involve the following elements:
Exclusions
We do not undertake tax and financial advice.
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