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Services

What I can help with, and what it costs.

Every service has a fixed fee or a fixed price for each stage. If your situation isn’t listed, book a free call and I’ll tell you honestly whether I’m the right person.

8 services shown

  • Leaving a job

    Settlement agreement review

    Your employer wants you to sign an agreement ending your employment, or settling a dispute, in return for a payment. It only binds you if a solicitor has advised you, so they’ll usually pay for it.

    What’s included

    • Every clause explained on a call, in plain English
    • Check of the payment, notice pay, holiday pay and tax treatment
    • Changes to the reference, announcement and confidentiality wording where needed
    • The adviser’s certificate signed and returned
    Typical timeline
    2–5 working days
    Fee
    £450 + VAT, fixed. Usually paid by your employer.
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  • Leaving a job

    Redundancy check

    You’ve been told your role is at risk, or you’ve been selected. I’ll check whether the process looks fair and the money looks right, while there’s still time to influence it.

    What’s included

    • Review of the consultation letters and selection criteria
    • Redundancy pay, notice and holiday pay calculations checked
    • Advice on suitable alternative roles and appeals
    • Talking points for your next consultation meeting
    Typical timeline
    1–2 weeks
    Fee
    £325 + VAT, fixed.
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  • Leaving a job

    Exit negotiation

    Things have broken down and you want to leave on fair terms. I’ll assess your position and negotiate with your employer, or its solicitors, for a settlement.

    What’s included

    • An honest view of the strength of your position
    • A “without prejudice” proposal drafted and sent
    • Negotiation with your employer or its solicitors
    • The final settlement agreement reviewed and signed off
    Typical timeline
    2–6 weeks
    Fee
    £950–£3,500 + VAT, fixed for each stage before it starts.
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  • Problems at work

    Grievance and disciplinary support

    You want to raise a formal complaint, or you’ve been invited to a disciplinary or investigation meeting. I work behind the scenes so you go in prepared.

    What’s included

    • Help writing your grievance, or responding to allegations
    • Preparation for the meeting, including likely questions
    • A review of the outcome letter and your options
    • An appeal letter drafted if you need one
    Typical timeline
    1–3 weeks
    Fee
    £395–£1,400 + VAT, fixed once we know what’s involved.
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  • Problems at work

    Discrimination and harassment advice

    You’re being treated badly because of a protected characteristic, such as disability, pregnancy, race, sex or age, or you’re being harassed. Time limits are short, so early advice matters.

    What’s included

    • Which type of discrimination this may be, explained simply
    • An evidence checklist and a timeline of events
    • A time-limit check for any claim
    • Your options: grievance, negotiation, ACAS or a claim
    Typical timeline
    Initial advice within a week
    Fee
    £450 + VAT, fixed for the initial advice.
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  • Claims and disputes

    Unfair and constructive dismissal

    You’ve been dismissed and think it was unfair, or you feel you were forced to resign. I’ll tell you whether you’re likely to have a claim and what it could be worth.

    What’s included

    • Whether you have the qualifying service, and any exceptions
    • A realistic range for what a claim might be worth
    • Time limits and ACAS early conciliation explained
    • An appeal letter or a response to your employer
    Typical timeline
    Advice within 5 working days
    Fee
    £395 + VAT, fixed for the initial advice.
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  • Claims and disputes

    Employment tribunal claims

    When negotiation hasn’t worked and you want to take a claim forward. I fix the fee for each stage, so you can decide one step at a time.

    What’s included

    • ACAS early conciliation, start to finish
    • Your claim form (ET1) drafted and filed
    • Documents, witness statements and settlement talks
    • Preparation for the hearing, with a barrister where needed
    Typical timeline
    Often 12–18 months to a hearing
    Fee
    From £750 + VAT for each fixed-fee stage.
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  • Starting a new job

    Contract and restrictive covenant review

    You’ve been offered a new job, or a new contract, and want to know what you’re agreeing to before you sign, especially any non-compete clauses.

    What’s included

    • Review of the contract and key policies
    • Notice, pay, bonus, sick pay and IP terms explained
    • Restrictive covenants and non-competes assessed
    • Changes you could reasonably ask for
    Typical timeline
    2–3 working days
    Fee
    £295 + VAT, fixed.
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Fees exclude VAT at 20%. Ranges are fixed in writing once I know the details. Descriptions are general information about what each service involves, not legal advice about your situation.

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