Our Fees
Costs and Service Information
Employment claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal or unlawful discrimination or wages
For individuals
Prices
Please note that there will be two elements to the prices as set out below:
- Fees charged by Chris Henshall Employment Solicitors (CHES) Limited; and
- Fees payable to third parties.
Please ensure that you consider both parts of the price information.
Fees charged by Chris Henshall Employment Solicitors (CHES) Limited
| Case type | Legal fee* | VAT (charged at 20%) | TOTAL |
| Simple case | £3,000 – £5,000 | £600 – £1,000 | £3,600 – £6,000 |
| Medium complexity case | £6,000 – £9,000 | £1,200 – £1,800 | £7,200 – £10,800 |
| High complexity case | £10,000 – £15,000 | £2,000 – £3,000 | £12,000 – £18,000 |
| * Basis of charging = average hourly rate of £250 plus VAT.
Based on 12 – 20 hours to complete the work for a simple case. Based on 24 – 36 hours to complete the work for a medium complexity case. Based on 40 – 60 hours to complete the work for a high complexity case. |
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Factors that affect the complexity of a case:
- If it is necessary to make or defend applications to amend claims or to provide further information about an existing claim.
- Making or defending a costs application.
- Complex preliminary issues such as whether the claimant is disabled (if this is not agreed by the parties).
- The number of witnesses and documents.
- If it is an automatic unfair dismissal claim (e.g. whistleblowing).
- Allegations of discrimination linked to the dismissal.
We will be able to give you an idea of which case type you are likely to have once we receive details of your case from you.
Fees payable to third parties (‘disbursements’)
| Disbursement | Fee | VAT (charged at 20%) | TOTAL |
| Counsel’s fees (likely to be the only disbursement incurred although we will advise if any others arise) | £1,000 – £2,000 per day on average | £200 – £400 | £1,200 – £2,400 per day on average |
The above fees and disbursement costs are estimates. The final costs may be higher or lower. We will provide a more accurate estimate once we have more information and as your case progresses.
Damages Based Agreement (“No-Win No-Fee” Agreement)
We may consider acting under a Damages Based Agreement depending on the circumstances, including prospects of success and likely value. In a successful case, we deduct a proportion (no higher than 35% including VAT) of your compensation. If unsuccessful, you do not pay our legal fees (unless terms are breached). You remain responsible for disbursements.
Work included and key stages
The precise work and stages involved in bringing an Employment Tribunal claim vary, but typically include:
- Taking initial instructions and advising on merits and compensation.
- Pre-claim conciliation.
- Preparing the claim.
- Reviewing the response.
- Negotiating settlement.
- Preparing a schedule of loss.
- Preliminary hearing preparation and attendance.
- Document exchange and bundle preparation.
- Witness statements.
- Reviewing opponent’s statements.
- Agreeing issues and chronology.
- Final hearing preparation and attendance.
Services excluded
Our services do not include:
- Advice or assistance in relation to any appeal.
Approximate / average timescales
If settled early: 3 to 6 months. If proceeding to final hearing: 12 to 18 months. These are estimates.
Qualifications and experience of our team
Our employment team includes:
| Name | Position | Hourly rate (£) | Experience |
| Chris Henshall | Solicitor | Director | £250 plus VAT | 20 years’ experience in employment law.
Qualified as a solicitor in 2007. |
Regardless of who works on your matter, they will be supervised by Chris Henshall, Solicitor | Director.