All work is carried out by our JLJ Legal Limited Team.  For information on their qualifications and experience, please refer to the Our Team section of this site.

All fees below are excluding VAT at the prevailing rate of 20%

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Pricing for Businesses

 

Fixed fees

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We offer fixed fees for all document drafting. Your employment contracts and company handbook are the foundations of your business. We also offer document packages from start-up to expansion to include all your employment, commercial and data/privacy needs.

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Capped fees

 

Wherever possible we will cap the fees on our estimate. This means that your fees may come in less than our estimate, but not more. We know how important it is as a growing business to have certainty and to budget accurately.

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Retainer

 

If your business needs more regular advice, JLJ Legal offers the following as a retainer:

 

• Annual review and update of your contracts and handbook

• 3 hours per month of substantive advice 

• Monthly updates in HR and employment law that may affect your business

• 2 x two-hour training sessions per year on topics of your choice

 

We can also add on document packages as part of a retainer to suit your needs.

 

Hourly rate

 

If you prefer, we can bill using an affordable hourly rate method (currently £385 per hour).

 

Example of Average Costs
 

Examples of average costs to run the following processes for you:

 

• Grievances – From £1,500 to £3,000

• Redundancy – From £3,500 to £7,000

• Managing a Dismissal – From £3,500 to £7,000

• Preparation of Contracts – From £1,000 to £3,000

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*All costs are subject to VAT at 20%.  The above examples are dependent on the complexity of the case (from simple to highly complex) and an estimate will be provided to you on your specific case and needs.  These prices include us acting for you in the key stages listed on each services page.

Disbursements - In addition to the above, there is a charge of £7 plus VAT for an AML search to comply with AML procedures.   You may also incur Counsel Fees if the matter progresses to an Employment Tribunal.  These costs can range from £5,000 to £25,000 and we always require the full amount on account before incurring any such charge on your behalf.

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Pricing for Individuals

 

Fixed fees

 

We know that losing your job or having problems at work can be extremely stressful. JLJ Legal aims to take some of that stress away by billing you in fixed fees for each stage of your matter. This allows you some peace of mind while we resolve your case.

 

Hourly rate

 

If you prefer, we can bill using an affordable hourly rate method (currently £385 per hour).

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Example of Average Costs

 

• Negotiating contracts (including advising on restrictive covenants) – from £1,000-£2,000

• Advising on allegations of breached restrictive covenants and negotiating undertakings (not including litigation or injunctions) – From £1,500 to £5,000

• Settlement Agreements (simple advice to negotiating the terms and compensation payment) – £500 to £5,000

*All costs are subject to VAT at 20%.  The above examples are dependent on the complexity of the case (from simple to highly complex) and an estimate will be provided to you on your specific case and needs.  These prices include us acting for you in the key stages listed on each services page.

Disbursements - In addition to the above, there is a charge of £7 plus VAT for an AML search to comply with AML procedures.   You may also incur Counsel Fees if the matter progresses to an Employment Tribunal.  These costs can range from £5,000 to £25,000 and we would always get your confirmation before incurring any such charge on your behalf.

 

Wrongful and Unfair Dismissal

 

Below are examples of pricing for bringing or defending claims for wrongful and unfair dismissal (all excluding VAT):

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We charge on a fixed fee or an hourly rate of £385, depending on your particular circumstances.

 

• Simple case: £10,000-£20,000

• Medium complexity case: £20,000-£30,000

• High complexity case: £30,000-£40,000+
   

There will be an additional charge for attending a Tribunal Hearing which we will provide a quote for upfront.

 

Disbursements

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Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees or barristers. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.  Counsel's fees for attending a Tribunal Hearing (including preparation) will be estimated at the start of your case depending on requirement.

 

Key Stages and timeline

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This would include taking your instructions and reviewing documentation, preparation of and running the claim (or response) to final Hearing (including dealing with disclosure, witness statements and instructing Counsel). It would not include any costs to settle the claim, should the opportunity arise. A claim would likely be heard within 9-12 months at the Tribunal.

Complexity of wrongful/unfair dismissal cases

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Factors that could make a case more complex and therefore more costly:

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• If the Claimant is unrepresented (known as a litigant in person)

• If there are preliminary issues to be decided such as an individual’s employment status or whether they are disabled under the Equality Act

• If additional applications need to be made such as requesting further and better particulars about a claim

• Making or defending a costs application

• The number of witnesses and documents

• Allegations of discrimination or whistleblowing which are linked to the dismissal