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Our pricing and additional services set us apart from other law firms.

In an ever-changing economic climate, we recognise the importance of being flexible and offering pricing that suits many funding options suitable to your business. Our comprehensive range of fixed fee and free value-added services are designed to help your business resolve any Employment Law issue in the most cost-effective manner.

PJH Law is an award-winning specialist employment law firm with over 90% of our workload dedicated to employment law. We are renowned for our fair billing, adding value and we have a spotless compliance record.

For more information on services available, please call us on 01780 757 589, request a call back or complete our online enquiry form.

VAT

VAT is chargeable at the prevailing rate, currently 20%.

EMPLOYER FEES

By the hour

Partner 8+ years’ experience
Partner under 8 years’ experience
Counsel costs – per day range from
Travel Expenses

£300 plus VAT
£200 plus VAT
£150 plus VAT
£500 – £1,500 plus VAT
discussed in advance

Fixed fee

We may agree on a fixed fee with you – call to discuss

The fee is normally payable over 3 months
Cost always agreed from the outset
A typical Unfair Dismissal fee is between

£5,000 – £15,000 plus VAT

RETAINED FEE OPTIONS

Annual retainer

Unlimited access, all-inclusive monthly fees available
Discounted hourly rate
Call to discuss your employee needs and our cost-effective legal fees
Any unused hours can be spent on us training your team
Typically claims take between 30 -75 hours to conclude

Employment Protection Liability Insurance Cover

Quotes available on request

Employer fees – Employment tribunal claims
Employment protection liability insurance Check your business or EPLI policy – we can help you to see if you are covered. Subject to the prospects of success being 51% or higher your legal expense insurance may cover your legal fees.	Nothing to pay when fees are covered by your insurance (other than any applicable policy excess).
By the hour Partner 8+ Years’ Experience Partner under 8 Years’ Experience Counsel fees – Per day cost range from Travel expenses discussed in advance Typically Claims take between 30-75 hrs to conclude for claims listed for a 1-2 day hearing. More complex claims can take between 100-500 hours depending on the length of hearing.	£300 plus VAT £200 plus VAT £150 plus VAT £500- £2,500 plus VAT Discussed in advance
Fixed fee We may agree a fixed fee with you Depends on the complexity of the claim Always agreed from the outset Typical fixed fee for Wrongful or Unfair Dismissal Payable over 3 months	Call to discuss £5,000 -£15,000 plus VAT
Fees for more complex claims	Bespoke pricing based on nature and complexity of claim and length of hearing
Tribunal claims usually have the following stages: a. ACAS early conciliation completed within 3 months of incident or dismissal b. Claim submitted within 1 month of the date of early conciliation ending c. Employers have 28 days to respond to the claim from when it is accepted and sent to them d. Most claims then have the following stages: i. Receipt of schedule of loss/preparation of counter schedule of loss ii. Disclosure of documents iii. Agreement on documents to be used at the hearing iv. Preparation of Hearing Bundle of documents v. Witness statements from relevant witnesses vi. Exchange of witness statements vii. Preparation of list of issues, chronology, and case list viii. Hearing ix. Remedy Hearing More complex claims may have additional preliminary hearing(s) either for case management or to determine preliminary issues such as whether the Claimant is an employee or whether the Claimant is disabled. Claims take on average between 26 and 104 weeks to conclude if the matter proceeds to hearing. If you claim settles, this time period could be much shorter.	For more detail please call us
Disbursements:
Counsel fees for advocacy will be discussed in advance: costs vary depending on Counsel’s experience but, per day, typically range from	£500- £2,500 plus VAT
Travel costs: Most hearings are heard remotely so no travel costs are incurred. If travel is required it will be charged at	45p per mile plus VAT currently 20% for travel by car. Train fares will be standard class fares charged at cost plus VAT currently 20%.
Accommodation costs: Accommodation will be booked at Premier Inn/Travel Lodge/Holiday Inn or equivalent	Charged at cost plus VAT, currently 20%.

* EPL Insurance to be paid separately – terms and conditions apply

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