Rodman Pearce Solicitors

FEES & FUNDING

Employment Consultation Fees and Timescale

The solicitor dealing with employment matters at our office is, Mr Oluwatumilara Adenipekun.

Fixed Fee Consultations

Rodmanpearce can provide you with a fixed fee consultation.

What is involved?

A brief chat regarding the matter and the next steps. This would give us an opportunity to understand the issues and provide initial advice in respect of your matter.

Timescale is not applicable in this instance.

How much does this service cost?

30 mins £75
VAT on legal fees £15
Total £90
1 hour £125
VAT on legal fees £25
Total £150

Disbursements

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. Please keep in mind that, as with the legal fees, the disbursements will vary depending on the type of matter.

Disbursements typically include:

The cost of instructing a Barrister in respect of advice given on the client’s matter and for representing the client at hearings before the Tribunal.

Fees paid to an expert in respect of the production of an expert’s report and for the expert’s attendance at any Tribunal hearing.

Fees paid to a client’s GP to obtain medical information if this is relevant to their matter.

This is an indication of the fees which you are likely to pay, however, if you provide us with full details of the matter, we can then provide you with a full quote; please call us today 01582 424 234.

Case Review

We can provide you with a fixed fee case review.

What is involved?

We will carry out a comprehensive review of the merits of your matter to see whether we are able to offer a ‘no win, no fee’ agreement. A no win, no fee agreement allows the client to reduce the stress of having to pay any further legal fees in exchange for a percentage of any settlement or monetary award received during the course of your employment matter.

Timescale

On average, after the initial meeting and subject to us having all the necessary information, we aim to provide you with a comprehensive review within 2 weeks.

How much does this service cost?

The price will depend upon the level of experience of the relevant fee earner and the complexity of the matter. The price can vary and can be charged on a fixed fee basis or on an hourly rate basis but typically our fixed fees start from:

Legal fees £350
VAT on legal fees £70
Total £420

Disbursements typically include:

The cost of instructing a Barrister in respect of advice given on the client’s matter and for representing the client at hearings before the Tribunal. Fees paid to an expert in respect of the production of an expert’s report and for the expert’s attendance at any Tribunal hearing. Fees paid to a client’s GP to obtain medical information if this is relevant to their matter.

Basic Employment Contract

We can assist you with drafting basic employment contracts for your employees.

Timescale

On average, after the initial meeting and subject to us having all the necessary information, we aim to provide you with a draft employment contract within 2 weeks.

How much does this service cost?

The price will depend upon the level of experience of the relevant fee earner and the complexity of the matter. The price can vary and can be charged on a fixed fee basis or on an hourly rate basis but typically our fixed fees start from:

Legal fees £300
VAT on legal fees £60
Total £360

Staff Handbook

We can assist you with drafting a staff handbook for your employees.

What is involved?

This is essentially an employee manual provided by the employer at the commencement of their employment. It contains information ranging from the Company Background to Training and Development to Equal Opportunity within the workplace.

Timescale

On average, after the initial meeting and subject to us having all the necessary information, we aim to provide you with a draft employee handbook within 2-4 weeks.

How much does this service cost?

The price will depend upon the level of experience of the relevant fee earner and the complexity of the matter. The price can vary and can be charged on a fixed fee basis or on an hourly rate basis but typically our fixed fees start from:

Legal fees £750
VAT on legal fees £150
Total £900

This is an indication of the fees which you are likely to pay, however, if you provide us with full details of the matter, we can then provide you with a full quote; please call us today 01582 424 234.