Employment Law Fees
At Wolf Law, we believe you deserve to know exactly what your employment matter will cost before you commit to anything. So, we set out our fees clearly and honestly.
The fees below reflect the minimum or average cost for each type of work. Every employment case is different, so the final fee depends on the complexity of your matter and how much time it requires. All fees are subject to VAT.
Not sure which service applies to you? Get in touch and we will talk it through with you.
Initial Consultation
We want you to feel comfortable before you spend anything. That is why we offer a free introductory discussion so you can tell us what has happened and we can give you an honest first view.
| Service | Fee (plus VAT) |
|---|---|
| Initial 30-minute consultation | Free |
| Full initial consultation & advice | £150 |
| Contract review & advice | £250 - £500 (depending on the issue) |
Legal Advice
Once we understand your situation, we can provide you with detailed legal advice tailored to your case. The fee varies depending on how complex your matter is.
| Service | Fee (plus VAT) |
|---|---|
| Legal advice only | £300 - £500 (depending on complexity) |
General Pre-Tribunal Matters
Before a claim reaches an Employment Tribunal, there is often a period of correspondence and negotiation with your employer. We can handle that on your behalf.
| Service | Fee (plus VAT) |
|---|---|
| Corresponding with employer (2 or more letters & emails) | £250 - £500 |
| Ongoing advice | £500 - £750 (depending on the level of additional advice required) |
| Representation before employer | £250 per hour |
ACAS Early Conciliation
Before you can make a claim to an Employment Tribunal, you must first notify ACAS and go through the early conciliation process. We can handle the application and represent you throughout.
| Service | Fee (plus VAT) |
|---|---|
| Legal advice & ACAS early conciliation | £600 plus a percentage of any settlement agreed |
| ACAS application & representation | £350 |
| Dealing with COT3 | £400 plus 5% of the settlement figure |
The 5% on a COT3 reflects the additional work involved in reaching and documenting a binding settlement through the ACAS process.
Settlement Agreements
If your employer offers you a settlement agreement, you are legally required to take independent legal advice before signing it. In most cases, your employer pays the legal fees for this.
| Service | Fee (plus VAT) |
|---|---|
| Settlement agreement - independent legal advice (ILA) only | Paid by your employer |
| Settlement agreement - ILA plus dealing with your employer | £250 plus VAT, and the ILA fee paid by your employer |
| Negotiated settlements (or achieved at Employment Tribunal) | 10% of the settlement figure |
TUPE and Redundancy
Whether you are facing redundancy or a transfer of your employment under TUPE, we can advise you on your rights and what you may be entitled to claim.
| Service | Fee (plus VAT) |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation & advice on TUPE or redundancy | £250 - £1,000 (depending on complexity and level of payment involved) |
Employment Tribunals
If your case proceeds to an Employment Tribunal, there is significantly more work involved. We will be open with you about costs at every stage. In some cases, where your claim has a strong enough chance of success, we may agree a no win, no fee arrangement.
| Service | Fee (plus VAT) |
|---|---|
| Dealing with application & response | £500 - £1,500 (depending on the complexity of the claim) |
| ET bundle & witness statements / correspondence | £500 |
| Pre-hearing preparation | £500 |
| Representation at Tribunal | £250 per hour |
| Legal advice, ACAS early conciliation & Employment Tribunal | £600 plus VAT, then either an hourly rate or no win, no fee (if your case has over a 60% chance of success, based on a percentage of the settlement) |
It is important to be honest with you: statistics show that employees lose the majority of Employment Tribunal cases. We will only tell you your claim is strong after we have seen all the relevant paperwork and understood your employer's position. What you tell us at first is just the start of that picture.
How We Structure Our Fees
Our fee structure is designed to be straightforward and flexible. Here is how it works in practice:
- Fees can be paid individually per service, or in stages as your matter progresses.
- On direct Tribunal matters, we charge an upfront administration fee plus a percentage of any award or settlement we secure for you.
- Where your case qualifies for a no win, no fee arrangement, we will discuss and agree the percentage with you clearly in advance.
- Our fees can be mixed and matched depending on what you need and how your case develops.
You can find full details of our approach to fees on our fees page. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Other Employment Matters
Not every employment issue fits neatly into a category. If your situation is different from the services listed above, we will discuss the nature of your matter and agree a fee with you before any work begins.
| Service | Fee (plus VAT) |
|---|---|
| Other employment matters | Fee dependent on the issue and nature of instruction |
Please note: All fees shown are subject to VAT at the current rate. The figures above represent minimum or average fees and are dependent on the complexity of your matter. Fees are discussed and agreed with you before any work begins. This page is intended as a guide only and does not constitute a contract or guarantee of cost.
This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific advice relating to your circumstances, please contact Wolf Law directly to arrange a consultation with one of our qualified solicitors.