Emrys Jones & Co. Solicitors

Litigation

We deal with a variety of matters which consist of:-

We will advise you on the best course of action and support you through the whole process. We aim to deal with cases in the most cost effective and timely manner.

We will look at how to resolve matters and give you full options before embarking upon what can quite often be costly, time consuming and stressful litigation.

The Court procedure, which includes pre-action conduct, is governed by the Civil Procedure Rules which together with the practice directions that accompany them set out the steps that anyone who is a party to litigation is expected to abide by when involved in litigation matters.

Fees are charged based on our hourly rate of £230 per hour plus VAT plus Disbursements.

The work will be done by the firm’s Principal (see Home page).

It is difficult to assess how much time will be taken in relation to claims of this nature as it depends on the complexity of the matter and whether agreement with the third party can be reached quickly and amicably.

Once we have received initial instructions we can give you an assessment of timescale and what the different stages of the handling of your case involves.

Our charges for acting for you in relation to a matter which falls within that category initially it is extremely difficult to give a fixed charge but as and when a matter develops a realistic assessment of costs should become possible for you to consider.

If, however, additional steps need to be taken or if the matter becomes more complicated e.g. matters are not agreed between yourself and the third party our costs may need to be re-assessed. If this is the case we will advise you on the estimated additional costs as soon as we become aware of any problem that arises.

If matters become complicated and there is no agreement between you and the third party we would advise taking advice from a Barrister upon which there will be the Barrister’s fee to pay plus VAT. If you wish to receive a Barrister’s advice we would prepare and send Instructions to a Barrister who specializes in the particular field of expertise and would assess the matter and give an estimate of the likely cost.

If the matter cannot be agreed and is likely to end up in Court there would be Court fees to pay. Please see the link below as to Court fees.

Court fees.

The charges set out above are subject to VAT which is currently at the rate of 20%.

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

We are able to provide advice on all employment law matters, litigation representation and advice on negotiating settlement.

The work will be done by the firm’s Principal (see Home page).

Our pricing for bringing and defending claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal are as follows:-

Simple case:£750 - £1,500 (excluding VAT charged at 20%)
Medium complexity case:£1,500 to £3,000 (excluding VAT charged at 20%)
High complexity case:£3,000 – Discussion figure (excluding VAT charged at 20%)

Our rates are charged based on our hourly rate of £230 per hour plus VAT plus Disbursements. VAT is currently charged at the rate of 20%.

Factors that could make a case more complex:-

There will be an additional charge for attending a Tribunal Hearing of £1,380 per day (excluding VAT charged at 20%). This figure is based on the Court hours of 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Generally, we would allow 1½ days for straight forward but upwards on that depending on the complexity of your case.

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 see the link below as to Court fees.

Court fees.

If matters cannot be agreed we would advise you to take advice from a Barrister upon which there will be the Barrister’s fee to pay plus VAT. Barrister’s fees are estimated between £750 to £3,000 excluding VAT, charged at 20%, depending on the experience of the Advocate. If you wish to receive a Barrister’s advice we would prepare and send Instructions to a Barrister who specializes in employment law who would assess the matter and give an estimate as to the monetary value of the case.

The following are the stages of a claim (from taking initial instructions to preparing for a final Hearing):-

The time that it takes from taking your initial instructions to the final resolution of your matter depends largely on the stage at which your case is resolved. If a settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation your case is likely to take 4 to 8 weeks. If your claim proceeds to a final Hearing your case is likely to take up to 6 months very much depending on the backlog. This is just an estimate and we will of course be able to give you a more accurate timescale once we have more information and as the matter progresses and in particular when we know the extent of the backlog of cases in that particular Court at that particular time.

DEBT RECOVERY

We are able to provide advice on debt recovery.

The work will be done by the firm’s Principal (see Home page).

These costs apply where your claim is in relation to an unpaid invoice which is not disputed and enforcement action is not needed. If the other party disputes your claim at any point we will discuss any further work required and provide you with revised advice about costs if necessary, which could be on a fixed fee (e.g. if a one off letter is required), or an hourly rate if more extensive work is needed.

Debt Value Court Fee Our Fee
Up to £5,000 See link below £2,000 plus VAT @ 20%
£5,001 - £10,000 See link below £3,000 plus VAT @ 20%
£10,001 - £50,000 See link below £6,000 plus VAT @ 20%

Our rates are charged based on our hourly rate of £230 per hour plus VAT plus Disbursements. VAT is currently charged at the rate of 20%.

Anyone wishing to proceed with a claim should note that:-