EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL FEES
Employment Tribunal Fees
Our Fees
RakLAW often act for claimants and respondents in Employment Tribunal disputes. We aim to provide tailored advice and resolve matters quickly and commercially. The prices below give you an indication of the average cost of bringing or defending claims in the Employment Tribunal.
Please note these costs relate to your legal expenses. If you lose your claim in the Employment Tribunal, you may be ordered to contribute towards the other side's costs.
| Complexity | Fee range |
|---|---|
| Simple Case | £1,500 – £3,000 + VAT |
| Medium Complexity Case | £2,500 – £5,000 + VAT |
| High Complexity Case | £3,000 – £7,000 + VAT |
In many cases, fees may be calculated on a fixed fee basis. We provide a personalised estimate upon instruction and review periodically as the matter progresses. We do not undertake work on contingency / damages-based agreements. Legal fees are subject to VAT charged at 20%.
What our Service Includes
Taking instructions, reviewing papers and advising on merits and likely compensation · Pre-claim conciliation with ACAS where mandatory · Preparing a claim or response · Reviewing the other party's claim/response · Exploring and negotiating settlement throughout the process · Preparing/considering a schedule of loss · Preparing for a Preliminary Hearing · Disclosure and document exchange · Joint bundle · Drafting witness statements · Reviewing other party's witness statements · Agreeing list of issues, chronology and/or cast list · Preparation and attendance at the Final Hearing, including instructions to Counsel and submissions.
Disbursements (additional costs)
Disbursements are costs payable to third parties, such as court fees. The most common disbursements include:
- Counsel's fees where a barrister is instructed for specialist advice or to represent you at a hearing: typically £1,500 – £6,000 + VAT.
- Medical or expert reports, particularly in claims involving stress, psychiatric injury or discrimination: typically £500 – £1,500 + VAT.
Employment Tribunal fees are not currently payable by claimants or respondents for bringing or defending most claims. If VAT is applicable to any disbursement, it is usually charged at 20%. We will discuss any likely disbursements with you in advance and seek your approval before incurring any additional costs.
How long will my matter take?
If settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation with ACAS, your case is likely to take up to 6 – 12 weeks. If your claim proceeds to a Final Hearing, it is likely to take 10 – 18 months depending on the time estimate for the hearing and Tribunal availability. Where a separate remedy is listed, this can add a further 4 months.
Persons Responsible for the Work
The work will be undertaken by members of our team under the supervision of Rakesh Prajapati, a senior solicitor with 10+ PQE, who retains overall responsibility for your matter.