This depends on the work that is involved.

Bell Park Kerridge can charge in 2 ways;

• Hourly rate
• Damages Based Agreement
• Hourly rates will be confirmed upon instruction. You will be informed of disbursements and the hourly rate of whichever member of staff is doing the work for you.

A Damages Based Agreement may be considered by us upon investigation in to your case.

All charges are subject to VAT.

The basis for charges can be done in 2 different ways:

• Hourly rate – This will be advised by whoever is instructed to do the work; or
• Damages Based Agreement – Bell Park Kerridge will charge a percentage of the damages awarded as our fee. The percentage is decided on a case by case basis.

We will discuss the merits of each option upon investigating your case.

James Bell LL.B is Managing Director here at Bell Park Kerridge and qualified as a Solicitor in 1985. He is also a Deputy District Judge.

Charlene Boyd is a Legal Advisor here at Bell Park Kerridge who works closely with James Bell.

For further information about James and Charlene, please see their profiles on the ‘Our Experts’ page.

Depending on the facts of the case, an expert witness may be required. It is likely if the matter does not settle ahead of the final hearing (trial) that a Barrister may be instructed to represent you.

The costs of which will be advised on a case by case basis.

VAT is payable on our fees and some disbursements. Clients will be notified in advance on a case by case basis.

Barristers fees are subject to VAT.

We will attend to all matters involved in the process of Wrongful and Unfair Dismissal Claims from ACAS Early Conciliation to a final hearing in the Employment Tribunal. We are also able to provide advice before your employment has been terminated.

Key stages include:

• Pre ACAS Early Conciliation negotiation
• ACAS Early Conciliation
• Drafting ET1
• Receiving ET3 in response from employer
• Disclosure of documents
• Preparing hearing bundles
• Drafting witness statements
• Preparation and attendance for any interim application
• Preparation and attendance for final hearing (trial)
• Enforcement of orders
• Settlement negotiation
• Settlement agreements

Please note you have 3 months from the date of dismissal to bring a claim at the Employment Tribunal. It is important that if you are dismissed you contact us immediately as timescales at the Employment Tribunal are tight and if you delay you may not be able to make a claim.

CFA – Not Applicable

DBA – Damages Based Agreement will be advised on a case by case basis if applicable.