We provide advice, guidance and support to employers and employees at every level. Our aim is to find practical and cost-effective solutions to issues in the workplace.
Employers
We can assist you with:
Having contracts and policies in place helps to minimise any future issues with employees. Our clients include organisations from varying sectors, both commercial and charitable, and we have wide experience in reviewing and drafting:
- Directors’ service agreements
- Staff contracts of employment
- HR policies
If issues with employees do arise, we understand the need to try to find a resolution at an early stage and our services to employers also include:
- Advising and providing support on disciplinary matters, long-term sickness, redundancy and grievances
- Representation in the ACAS early conciliation process
- Negotiation and drafting of settlement agreements
- Advising on the effects of the TUPE regulations
If issues in the workplace progress to an employment tribunal, we can provide advice and representation in defending:
- Claims for unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal,
- Breach of contract and wrongful dismissal
- Claims for discrimination on grounds of sex, race, religion, age or disability
Employees
We understand that issues at work can often feel personal and be a great source of stress and might involve a work colleague or manager. We aim to provide practical, time sensitive advice to help find the best outcome for you
Here is a list of the range of employment advice we offer for Employees:
- Contract negotiations, advice or review
- Advising and assisting throughout the grievance process
- Advising and assisting in any disciplinary or dismissal proceedings
- Negotiations and advice on settlement agreements
- Representation in the ACAS early conciliation process
- Redundancy
- Whistleblowing
- Rights of parents and carers
- Advising and representation in employment tribunal proceedings for claims involving
- Unfair dismissal/constructive dismissal
- Breach of contract/wrongful dismissal
- Discrimination
- Bullying and harassment
What will it cost?
We offer competitive fees and fixed fee services. Call us today to have a brief discussion, or to book an initial face-to-face meeting with our experienced employment lawyers. Our fee for an initial meeting is £250 plus VAT, which includes our time in reviewing your documents ahead of the meeting, and a follow up email or letter confirming our advice.
Having had that initial meeting, we will be best placed to estimate the likely fees to progress your matter. Kindly note that the fixed fee does not apply to consultations for settlement agreements for employees, as in these cases the employer will agree a separate fixed fee with us.
The Departmental hourly rates are as follows:
| Fee Earner | Price per hour |
|---|---|
| Senior Partner | £350 plus VAT |
| Partner | £250 plus VAT |
| Senior Solicitor | £240 plus VAT |
| Paralegal | £145 plus VAT |
| Trainee Solicitor | £125 plus VAT |
If you are either bringing or defending a claim of unfair or wrongful dismissal at the Employment Tribunal, our Fee Scale For Employment Tribunal Claims gives more detailed information about what you can expect to pay. It is worth checking whether such a claim might be covered by an insurance policy and finding out whether the insurance company will require you to use a panel solicitor to make use of the cover.
What are your next steps?
Please get in touch with us. We look forward to helping you.
Solicitor