Unfair Dismissal Claims
Why choose Myerson
Our team at Myerson has a breadth of experience to provide you with the expert legal support and quality of service you are looking for.
As part of our core values, we provide you with clear and transparent cost information from the outset.
Working in partnership with you on your requirements, matters are assigned to the most appropriate level of fee earner (always subject to partner supervision) to support you throughout your matter and ensure absolute cost effectiveness and efficiency.
We set out below a summary of our charges which, when combined with our high quality service, represents excellent value.
We would be happy to discuss our fees with you further, contact us here.
What's involved and how much will it cost?
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Stages of the claim process |
Timescale guidance |
Cost estimate* |
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Initial consultation with solicitor
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1 week |
£500-£1000 |
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Further investigation or consideration of documents to confirm assessment of merits (if such work is needed before proceeding)
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1 week |
£500-£1000 |
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(Conducting Early Conciliation with ACAS to explore whether settlement can be reached, unless client prefers to conduct negotiation themselves)
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(4 weeks) |
(£750 - £1000) |
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Preparing claim form and particulars of claim
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2 weeks |
£1,000-£1500 |
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Reviewing and advising on content of the defence received from employer (employer has 28 days to respond)
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5 weeks |
£500-£750 |
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(Preparing for and attending preliminary case management hearing by telephone. This step is not applicable for every claim as it is dependant on orders from the tribunal)
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(8 weeks) |
(£750 - £1,500) |
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Preparing schedule of loss
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1 week |
£500-£1000 |
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Exchanging documentary evidence with employer and negotiating contents of agreed tribunal bundle
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8 weeks |
£1,000-£1500 |
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Updating advice on merits following document exchange
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2 weeks |
£750 |
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Witness statement interviews and drafting (assuming one statement by claimant)
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6 weeks |
£1,000-£2000 |
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Reviewing and advising on content of the witness statements received from employer
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2 weeks |
£750 |
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Preparation for hearing, agreeing list of issues with employer, and instructing counsel (if applicable – see below under hearing costs)
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2 weeks |
£750-£1500 |
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Total costs up to hearing |
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£7,250 - £14,250 |
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All costs are subject to VAT at 20% |
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*Our fixed fees are subject to assumptions around the amount of documentation involved and the complexity of the matter. We will always discuss these with you in advance before agreeing any fixed fee for any stage of a claim.
Hearing Costs
If the matter proceeds to a contested tribunal hearing, then the costs of our attendance will depend on the length and location of the hearing but are usually (excluding disbursements) in the region of:
- One-day hearing: £2,500 - £3,500 plus VAT (including preparation time)
- Multi-day hearings: £2,500 - £4,000 plus VAT (including preparation time) for the first day, and £1,500 - £2,500 plus VAT for each subsequent day
Alternatively, we can instruct a specialist barrister to attend and represent you at the tribunal hearing. Their fees would depend upon the seniority of the barrister, and we will discuss potential fees with you. We are often able to negotiate competitive fees with a number of barristers’ chambers. When a barrister is instructed our costs would be limited to our attendance at the hearing to provide ongoing instructions to the barrister and to keep a record of proceedings, which is usually at the rate of in the region of £500 plus VAT per half-day of attendance.
Hourly rates of our solicitors
The ‘pay as you go’ estimates in the table above are based on the following hourly rates of our solicitors:
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Partners and Legal Directors: |
Senior Associates, Associates and Solicitors:
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Trainee Solicitors: |
Legal Assistants: |
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£340 - £375 |
£235 - £330 |
£190 - £215 |
£140 - £195 |
The estimates in the table are for guidance only, and a more precise estimate will be provided on a case-by-case basis that is tailored to the specific claim.
All rates are subject to VAT at 20%.
Other Employment Claims
We can also assist with any other type of Employment claim, in addition to unfair dismissal claims, including claims relating to discrimination, whistleblowing, redundancy and defective consultation. We can represent you on a fixed fee or ‘pay as you go’ basis and we are happy to discuss fee options with you.
Why Work With Our Employment Team?
Our specialist team of employment solicitors is described in the independent Legal 500 directory as “excellent” and is highly recommended by clients and legal professionals in the Legal 500. Therefore, you can be reassured that you will deal with some of the best employment solicitors in the country.
In particular, our employment lawyers offer:
- City centre standards of employment law advice and service levels due to our policy of recruiting only the best specialist employment solicitors.
- Clear and straightforward UK employment law advice that is user-friendly, pragmatic, and commercial.
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We are proud to have been recognised as the “Employment Team of the Year” at the prestigious Manchester Legal Awards 2024.
- Extensive experience in advising various employees including senior executives, directors and partners with complex employment contracts and service agreements.
- A credible team of employment law solicitors that are used to dealing with and providing legal representation against large employers and law firms on behalf of our clients.
- A partner-led service and a genuinely accessible team of experienced employment law solicitors due to our size, structure, and unique culture.
- Cost-effective support tailored to your unique employment issues and certainty on costs where you need it.
Our Employment Law Team
We have 6 members of our employment team who may work on your matter. Further details on each of them can be found by clicking on their names below. All of the members of the team will be supervised by one of the partners in our Employment team.
Charlotte Gilbert
Charlotte is the Head of Myerson HR and a Partner in our Employment Team
Contact Our Experts
You can contact our lawyers below if you have any more questions or want more information: