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Our Fees

FAQs

You need to add VAT onto all of the figures on this page, which is currently 20%

Q - Is the initial consultation really free?

 

A - Yes! When we first speak, it is for us to understand the broad gist of your problem, so that we can see how we can add value and help resolve it for you. It is also a two-way conversation to see whether we both want to work with each other. It usually takes about half an hour, though we don't put a time limit on it, and there is no obligation to instruct us afterward. Any in-depth analysis of your case and examination of your documents will come later if you come on board as a client.

Q - What will it cost me?

 
A - It depends on what we agree as the scope of the work, and the type of work involved. We will always give you an advance estimate or fixed fee and keep you informed if anything changes.

Q - Do you do fixed fees?


A - Yes we do - our clients love fixed fees! That way you can have some certainty over what you need to budget, and we don't need to clock watch! See the examples on this page, and give us a call so we can discuss your needs because we try and tailor our fixed fees to suit each client's affordability.

Q - Can fees change?


A - Yes, sometimes. Our fee estimates and fixed fee quotes are subject to certain assumptions including that all proceeds smoothly, both parties are reasonable, and no unexpected issues or additional complexities arise. Full details will be set out in our client engagement letter and terms of business that we send you prior to the work being carried out. We may have to charge additional fees if things do not proceed according to these assumptions.

Q - Do you charge hourly rates?

£250 to £350 ph


A - Yes, sometimes, where the time and work involved is not suitable for a fixed fee, or is highly variable, or where our client prefers. We will still provide an estimated range of fees so you have an idea of likely cost at the start. Our hourly rates range from £250 to £350 plus VAT depending on the expertise required, the complexity of the matter, and taking into account your budget too. 


Fixed Fees - Contracts of Employment

We have four tiers (ex VAT). These fees include one draft and one round of minor amendments.

Tier 1

£500

A short, simple, basic statement of employment terms suitable for your needs

Tier 2

£800

A fairly short and simple contract of employment tailored to your needs

Tier 3

£1,250

A longer more complex contract of employment with restrictive covenants for managers

Tier 4

£1,950

A bespoke, detailed and comprehensive contract of employment for senior managers or director's service contract with appropriate restrictive covenants

Tier 4+

For clients that want a high level of support, detailed advice and drafting bespoke elements, where there are complex or unusual arrangements to cover, or want significant amendments made to a contract, then we will provide a tailored fee quote for this additional work on top of the Tier fee above.


Fixed Fees - Settlement Agreements

We have three tiers that we charge employees to advise them on the terms and effect of the settlement agreement their employer has proposed. In most cases the employer covers our fees. You need to add VAT to these figures, which is currently 20%.

Tier 1

£500

Short, simple agreements

Tier 2

£800

Longer agreements, often with restrictive covenants

Tier 3

£1,500

Lengthy, complex agreements for senior professionals, often with restrictive covenants, and/or a second round of advice and affirmation

Employment tribunal claims

Bringing a Claim for Unfair or Wrongful Dismissal

Here are some typical examples for bringing or defending claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal. These are not prescriptive and we'll always provide a tailored fee estimate for you to agree, before we go ahead. Expenses (known as disbursements) such as expert reports, court fees and fees for a barrister to draft documents or attend a hearing, are not included, but will be agreed with you in advance. You should be aware that you do not usually get your costs back in the tribunal if you win.

Simple Case

£10,000 to £20,000

Medium Complexity Case

£20,000 to £50,000

High Complexity Case

£50,000 to £80,000

You need to add 20% VAT to these figures

SRA Price Transparency

We’re legally obliged to give you some transparency about what it costs to bring an unfair dismissal claim at the Employment Tribunal. We’d do that anyway - we hate hidden fees and lawyer waffle. Every case is different, but here’s an indication of what you can expect.

What's Included

 Our costs typically cover:


  • Reviewing your documents and advising on the strength of your claim.
     
  • Drafting your claim (the ET1) and dealing with the early procedural stages.
     
  • Negotiating settlement through ACAS.
     
  • Preparing witness statements, document bundles, and schedules of loss.
     
  • Preparing for and representing you at the Employment Tribunal (either by us or a barrister we instruct).
     

We’ll handle the process from start to finish - you won’t be left wondering what’s happening.

What’s Not Included

 There are a few extras you’ll need to budget for:


  • Barrister’s fees if you want representation at a hearing (usually £1,000–£3,000 per day + VAT, depending on experience)
     
  • Expert witnesses (rare, but sometimes needed)
     
  • Travel and accommodation where necessary


  • Court fees if you bring a claim in court rather than tribunal
     
  • Enforcement costs if you win and need to make your employer actually pay up
     

We’ll always tell you about these in advance and get your agreement before incurring these expenses or disbursements.

Things that can affect cost

Some unfair dismissal cases are straightforward: you were dismissed, the employer botched the procedure, and that’s that. Others are a tangle of allegations, long email chains, and multiple witnesses.


Costs can go up when:


  • There are additional claims (like discrimination, whistleblowing, or breach of contract)
     
  • There are preliminary hearings or lots of evidence to review
     
  • The employer’s lawyers decide to fight every point
     
  • You need multiple witnesses or expert input


  • You or your opponent behave unreasonably
     

We’ll give you a stage-by-stage cost forecast and revise it if things get complicated. 

Funding Options

 We know legal fees are a big deal. There are a few ways to structure things:


  • Hourly rate - You pay for the time spent. We’ll tell you the rate before we start and give you time estimates for each stage. This can result in variable fees.
     
  • Fixed or capped fees - For defined stages (for example, “up to lodging the claim”) or for self-contained pieces of work (such as "drafting your Particulars of Claim").
     
  • No win, no fee / conditional fee - In suitable cases, we might take the risk with you. You only pay if you win or settle, usually as a percentage of your compensation (typically 25% plus VAT). It is very unusual for us to take on a case on this basis - it would need to be high value and with a high chance of success to reflect a fair risk/benefit ratio. You will still need to fund and pay expenses/disbursements in advance (see above for examples).
     
  • Insurance - Some people have legal expenses cover through home or employment insurance - you should check whether you have this. It may not cover all of your fees if we represent you, and we will have to negotiate with your insurer directly.


  • Union - if you are a member, and your case meets their merits threshold, your union may instruct their own solicitors to represent you or (less commonly) may fund your case with us.
     

We’ll discuss all this at the outset and confirm the funding arrangements in writing, so you know exactly what you’re signing up to.

When Do We Invoice You?

We will invoice you at the start for the first stages of work, and then usually monthly or at other appropriate intervals in advance of work to be done, and then a final invoice at the end (unless we’ve agreed a conditional fee arrangement). You will need to pay your invoice within 7 days or earlier if you want work undertaken sooner.


If you are paying an hourly rate based on estimates, then you’ll get an account of the time spent and work done at each stage. If you are paying fixed fees, then we don't time record our work (to save time and costs) so we provide a detailed description of the scope of the work at each stage in advance. If anything is likely to exceed an estimate, or the work exceeds the agreed scope of a fixed fee, then we’ll tell you as soon as we can.

Common Questions

Q - Do I have to pay if I lose?


A - If you’re on a standard hourly or fixed fee arrangement, yes you pay for the time we spend on your case. If you’re on a “no win, no fee”, you don’t pay our legal fees if you lose, but you will still need to pay for disbursements like barrister or expert fees.


Q - Could I be ordered to pay my employer’s costs?


A - It’s rare. The Employment Tribunal only does this if someone acts unreasonably or vexatiously - for example, bringing a hopeless claim or ignoring tribunal orders, or acting purely out of spite. We’ll advise you about the risks of this.


Q - Would I get my costs back from my employer if I win?


A - Very unlikely. The Employment Tribunal only awards costs if the employer acts unreasonably - for example, by pursuing a defence that is hopeless or ignoring tribunal orders, or in some cases refusing to accept a reasonable offer of settlement.


Q - Can we settle early?


A - Yes, and often we do. Most cases settle before a final hearing. We’ll push for a good deal early on to save you time, stress, and money.

The Reality

Employment litigation is inherently risky and unpredictable. Your employer might behave sensibly and settle. Or they might dig in and spend a fortune fighting. It's a very difficult to predict tribunal outcomes, because evidence can change even during a hearing, and Employment Judges have a wide discretion when deciding what damages to award, and each case is considered on its own merits with first instance decisions not forming binding precedents.


We’ll be clear about the risks, realistic about your prospects, and transparent about the costs at every stage.


That’s how we work. No smoke, no mirrors, no hidden charges.


Regulatory Proceedings

These fees exclude VAT and are subject to certain assumptions including that all proceeds smoothly, both parties are reasonable, and no unexpected issues or additional complexities arise. Full details will be set out in our client engagement letter and terms of business that we send you prior to the work being carried out. We may have to charge additional fees if things do not proceed according to these assumptions.

Initial Advice on Referral to the Regulator

£500


Review of the initial referral letter from the regulator, brief advice on what to expect from fitness to practise proceedings, and guidance on whether or not to provide an initial response.

Advice on Response Statement

£800


Review and advise on your draft response statement to the regulator, including meeting with you to discuss the content and offer detailed guidance on key areas to address in response to the regulator’s concerns.  

Detailed Case Review and Advice

£1,200 to £1,600


Carrying out a thorough review of the case bundle and investigation report and meeting with you to offer advice on your response to the regulator’s concerns. Fees dependant on size of bundle.

Advice on Interim Orders and Interim Hearings

£250 per hour


If you are faced with your regulator putting an interim order on your registration, not only is this likely to have a huge impact on your ability to earn a living and your professional reputation, it is likely to cause you huge stress. We can assist by advising on the law relating to interim orders and how to approach an interim order hearing. Fees dependant on size of bundle and complexity of issues.

Representation at Hearings and Case Management

see below


We can offer full representation at both interim order hearings and full fitness to practise hearings, including written representations, case preparation, and advocacy during hearings. Representation can be offered from the initial stages of fitness to practise proceedings up to final hearings. We recommend securing representation earlier in proceedings rather than later – cases can often be resolved at the earlier stages without proceeding to a hearing if the correct approach is taken. 

Written Representations to the Regulator

£250 per hour

Representation in writing, including chasing investigation reports, responding to procedural issues, and addressing fairness of the investigation.

Interim Order Hearing Representation

£1,500 to £2,000

Preparation for and representation at interim order hearings,        typically requiring 6 to 8 hours of work (including preparation and the hearing day itself). Fees dependant on complexity of the case.

Full Hearing Representation

£1,000 per day of hearing, plus prep time

Preparation, case management, and advocacy during the hearing, including cross-examination of witnesses, and preparation of submissions. Fees for preparation for the hearing are dependent on the complexity of the case.

Factors that could make regulatory proceedings more complex:

  • If it is necessary to make or defend applications to amend statements of case or to provide further information about an existing matter
  • If you have previously acted for yourself
  • Dealing with costs applications
  • Complex preliminary issues
  • The number of witnesses and documents
  • Allegations of discrimination which are linked to the proceedings
  • The conduct of either party
  • Delays by the Regulator or the employer


Other Funding

 You may want to check your home contents, business and motor insurance policies to see if you have "before the event insurance" which might cover your legal fees. This is sometimes called Family Legal Protection or Legal Expenses Insurance.  If you have this, then you can choose to use the insurance company's advisers for free (they may or may not be qualified solicitors) or you can choose your own legal representatives  (like us of course), and we will need to enter into an agreement with your insurer. The insurer may not pay all of your fees, so please discuss this with us. You may also be a member of a Union, and should ask if they will either provide legal representation for you, or if they will cover your legal fees with your choice of solicitors.

Rebel Law Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales, company number 11394067


Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA ID 816050

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