SPECIALISTS IN WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS
TAILORED REDUNDANCY AND SETTLEMENT ADVICE
HR COMPLIANCE SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYERS
EMPLOYMENT LAW EXPERTISE
Shah Law Chambers has extensive experience in employment law and personal injury matters, representing both employees and employers across a wide range of cases. We provide practical advice, pre-court negotiations, and tribunal representation to achieve the best possible outcomes. Get in touch today to discuss how we can assist you.
SERVICES FOR EMPLOYEES
We assist employees with issues such as:
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Contractual disputes with current or former employers
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Wrongful or unfair dismissal claims
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Workplace discrimination or harassment
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Settlement agreement advice (redundancy or mutual termination)
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Claims against employers, ex-employers, colleagues, or ex-colleagues
SERVICES FOR EMPLOYERS
We support employers in areas including:
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Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts
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Advising on grievance handling, equality, diversity, and discrimination issues
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Employee wage, holiday pay, and working hours disputes
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Representation at Employment Tribunal hearings
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Defending against claims from employees or ex-employees
MAIN STAGES OF A CASE
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INITIAL INSTRUCTIONS – Review documents and advise on merits and likely compensation
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ACAS EARLY CONCILIATION – Attempt settlement before tribunal (mandatory where required)
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TRIBUNAL FILINGS – Drafting claim (ET1) or response (ET3) forms
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CASE PREPARATION – Schedules of loss, witness statements, disclosure, and evidence review
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HEARINGS – Case Management Discussions, Preliminary Hearings, and Final Hearings
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COUNSEL COORDINATION – Instructing and liaising with Counsel as required
COMPLICATING FACTORS
Some cases may be more complex due to:
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Preliminary issues or time limitations
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Amended claims or additional particulars
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Multiple parties or witnesses
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Interim applications
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Whistleblowing or special requirements
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Group litigation or extensive disclosure
PRICING & FEE STRUCTURES
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HOURLY RATE: £300 + VAT (typical for most employment matters)
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CONDITIONAL FEE AGREEMENT (CFA): ‘No win, no fee’, up to 25% of damages
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DAMAGES-BASED AGREEMENT (DBA): Agreed % of damages awarded
TYPICAL CASE COSTS (INDICATIVE)
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Settlement prior to tribunal: ~£10,000 + VAT
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Early-stage Alternative Dispute Resolution: ~£15,000 + VAT
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Final hearing, straightforward claims (2 days): £25,000–£30,000 + VAT
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Final hearing, complex claims (discrimination, whistleblowing): £40,000–£50,000 + VAT
EXPECTED TIMESCALES
The duration of your case depends on when it concludes and the stage it reaches. Out-of-court settlements typically resolve within 6–12 weeks, while matters settled through judicial mediation may take 6–9 months. If the case proceeds to a final hearing, it could extend up to a year or longer, depending on tribunal availability. Timescales are not fixed and can vary based on case complexity, the nature of complaints, employer responses, the number of witnesses, and other factors affecting progress.
