Fees
Clear prices, agreed before any work starts.
No hourly meter running in the background. You’ll get a fixed fee in writing, and if the job changes, I’ll ask before the price does.
Fee estimator
What would it cost me?
Pick your matter and how involved it’s likely to be. The estimate updates as you go.
All fees
The full fee table
All prices exclude VAT at 20%.
| Matter | Straightforward | Standard | Complex | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settlement agreement reviewLeaving a job | £450 | £550 | £750–£1,200 | 2–5 working days |
| Redundancy checkLeaving a job | £325 | £425 | £600–£850 | 1–2 weeks |
| Exit negotiationLeaving a job | £950 | £1,500–£1,800 | £2,400–£3,500 | 2–6 weeks |
| Grievance or disciplinary supportProblems at work | £395 | £695 | £950–£1,400 | 1–3 weeks |
| Discrimination or harassment adviceProblems at work | £450 | £750 | £1,200–£2,000 | Initial advice within a week |
| Unfair or constructive dismissal adviceClaims and disputes | £395 | £650 | £950–£1,500 | Advice within 5 working days |
| Employment tribunal claimClaims and disputes | £4,500–£6,500 | £7,500–£11,000 | £12,000–£18,000 | Often 12–18 months to a hearing |
| Contract or restrictive covenant reviewStarting a new job | £295 | £395 | £550–£900 | 2–3 working days |
| Fixed-fee advice sessionAny employment question | £350 for one hour, plus a written summary | Within a week | ||
A range means the fee is fixed in writing once I know the details. Tribunal claims are priced stage by stage, below.
Tribunal claims
Priced one stage at a time
Most claims settle before a hearing. Fixing each stage means you only pay for the stages you actually need.
- 01ACAS early conciliation£750
- 02Claim form (ET1) drafted and filed£1,250
- 03Case management and settlement talks£1,500–£2,500
- 04Documents and witness statements£2,000–£3,500
- 05Final hearing preparationFrom £2,500
Excluding VAT. A barrister’s fee for the hearing itself is quoted separately, in advance.
Employer contributions
For settlement agreements, your employer usually pays towards your advice, often £350–£750 plus VAT. I invoice them directly, so most clients pay nothing.
Interest-free payment plans
Fees from £1,000 can be split into three equal monthly payments. Just ask when we agree the fee.
Legal expenses insurance
Some home and car insurance policies cover employment disputes. I’ll help you check, though insurers often appoint their own panel solicitors.
I don’t offer “no win, no fee”. I’d rather you know the cost up front. If a no-win-no-fee arrangement suits you better, I’ll say so and suggest where to look.
Free, no obligation
Not sure where you stand? Let’s talk it through.
A 15-minute call with me, Tessa. You’ll hang up knowing your options, any deadlines to watch and what help would cost.