Our fees

Price Transparency

Clear information about what our legal services may cost, what is usually included and the factors that can affect the final fee.

Clear from the outset

Understanding the likely cost of your matter.

Our aim is to give clients the information they need to understand what our fees may be before work begins and as a matter progresses.

The prices shown on this page are indicative and are not binding quotations. Once we understand your circumstances and the work required, we will provide a personalised quotation or estimate in writing as part of our engagement process.

Unless stated otherwise, our fees are shown exclusive of VAT, which is currently charged at 20% where applicable. Disbursements and third-party costs are normally payable in addition.

Important information

Every matter is different.

Fees can change where the scope, complexity, urgency or amount of work changes. If it becomes apparent that an estimate is likely to be exceeded, we will discuss this with you and explain the options before additional work is undertaken where reasonably possible.

Members of our team may include solicitors and other experienced legal professionals. Work carried out by junior or non-qualified members of the team is supervised appropriately.

Administration / set-up fees

Before opening a file and issuing our Terms of Business, we may ask a prospective client to confirm that they wish to formally instruct us.

£50 + VAT

Non-refundable administration charge if, after confirming an instruction and triggering the engagement process, the prospective client does not proceed.

If our Terms of Business are signed, this administration charge will form part of the legal fees quoted in those Terms of Business and will not be an additional fee.

Wills

Indicative fixed fees for drafting straightforward Wills and Codicils.

Service	Fee	VAT	Total
1 Standard Will (from)	£350	£70	£420
2 Standard Wills (from)	£500	£100	£600
1 Codicil (from)	£200	£40	£240
2 Codicils (from)	£350	£70	£420
Stand-alone meeting with no follow-up work	£295	£59	£354

Scope of this service

These prices relate to drafting in accordance with your instructions. We do not provide tax planning or structuring advice as part of these prices and we do not prepare complex Wills involving significant tax planning, protective trusts, complex blended-family arrangements, business interests or international assets.

Family

Family matters vary significantly according to the issues involved and the level of agreement between the parties.

We generally recommend an initial meeting or telephone consultation so that we can understand your circumstances, identify the next steps and provide a more tailored cost estimate. Unless otherwise agreed, ongoing work is charged on an hourly basis.

Service	Indicative cost
Initial meeting / telephone consultation (approximately 1 hour)	£282 + VAT
Divorce	£600 + VAT + disbursements
Disputed divorce	From £1,500 + disbursements
Financial Orders	From £2,500 + disbursements
Child Arrangement Orders	From £600 + VAT + disbursements
Prenuptial agreement	£1,200–£3,000 + VAT and outlays
Cohabitation agreement	£1,200–£3,000 + VAT and outlays

These figures are indicative. Costs may increase where the matter becomes contested, requires substantial negotiation, involves multiple hearings or applications, or otherwise becomes more complex.

Debt Recovery

Indicative charges for a straightforward debt recovery matter.

Stage 1 — Pre-action

We will take instructions, review the available documentation and prepare the appropriate pre-action correspondence. The precise work required will depend on the debtor and the nature of the debt.

Pre-action work	Individuals	Companies
Taking instructions and reviewing documentation	£750 + VAT	£750 + VAT
Undertaking appropriate searches	£150 + VAT	£300 + VAT
Sending a letter before action	£1,000 + VAT	£1,000 + VAT
Receiving payment and remitting it to you, or if unpaid, drafting and issuing a claim	£1,500 + VAT	£1,500 + VAT

Stage 2 — Issuing legal proceedings

Legal proceedings	Individuals	Companies
Applying for judgment in default where no acknowledgment of service or defence is received	£350 + VAT	£350 + VAT
Writing to request payment following judgment in default	£150 + VAT	£150 + VAT
Advice on next steps and likely costs if payment is not received	£500 + VAT	£500 + VAT

Court fees and disbursements

Court issue fees depend on the value of the claim and are payable in addition to our professional fees. Other disbursements may include application fees, Counsel’s fees, process-server fees and other third-party expenses. We will explain the likely third-party costs once we know the detail of your case.

The above pricing is intended for straightforward debt recovery. If the matter becomes defended or develops into a wider contractual dispute, we will provide a revised estimate for the work required.

Employment Tribunals

Pricing for bringing or defending unfair or wrongful dismissal claims.

Simple case£5,000–£10,000+ VAT

Medium complexity£10,000–£20,000+ VAT

High complexity£20,000–£40,000+ VAT

Factors that may increase complexity

Applications to amend a claim or provide further information.
Complex preliminary issues, including disputed disability status.
The number of witnesses and volume of documentation.
Automatic unfair dismissal allegations, including whistleblowing.
Discrimination allegations linked to dismissal.
Costs applications or other interlocutory applications.

£1,000 + VAT / day

Additional charge for our attendance at a Tribunal hearing. A typical hearing may last between one and five days depending on complexity.

What is usually included

Initial instructions and advice on merits, time limits and likely compensation or exposure.
ACAS Early Conciliation where required.
Preparing or responding to the claim.
Advice on settlement and negotiations throughout.
Preliminary hearings and case-management orders.

Schedule or counter-schedule of loss where required.
Disclosure and preparation/agreement of the hearing bundle.
Witness statements and consideration of the other party’s evidence.
Lists of issues, chronology and cast list where required.
Preparation for the Final Hearing and advice following judgment.

Counsel and other disbursements

Counsel’s fees are estimated at approximately £800–£1,500 + VAT per day for attending a Tribunal hearing, including preparation, depending on the advocate’s experience and the requirements of the case. Other expert or third-party fees may also arise.

How long will my matter take?

If settlement is achieved during pre-claim conciliation, the matter may conclude within approximately 4–8 weeks. If the claim proceeds to a Final Hearing, the overall timescale will depend on the work required and Tribunal listing availability. We will provide a more accurate estimate as the case develops.

Immigration Services

Clear pricing for consultations and a range of UK immigration applications.

£300 + VAT

Fixed-fee initial immigration consultation. We will take detailed instructions, consider the relevant immigration route and explain the available options and likely next steps.

Hourly rates

Fee earner	Hourly rate
Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals & equivalent	£120–£150 + VAT
Qualified Solicitors	£180–£295 + VAT
Solicitors / Legal Executives with 4+ years’ experience	£210–£440 + VAT

Typical fixed-fee applications

We will often agree a fixed fee for an immigration application. The following ranges are for one applicant and exclude government fees and other third-party costs.

Application	Typical fixed fee	Indicative timeline
Skilled Worker Visa	£1,600–£2,800	1–3 months
Innovator Founder Visa	£2,000–£5,000	2–4 months
Scale-Up Visa	£1,500–£2,500	2–4 months
High Potential Individual Visa	£1,500–£2,500	1–3 months
Sponsor Licence Application	£4,000–£8,000	1–2 months
Business Visitor Visa	£1,000–£2,500	1–3 months
Ancestry	£2,000–£3,000	1–3 months
Student	£1,800–£2,500	1–3 months
Graduate Visa	£1,400–£2,500	1–3 months
Visitor Visa	£1,200–£2,500	1–3 months
Further Leave to Remain	£2,000–£5,000	3–12 months
Partner of a British citizen / settled person	£1,800–£4,000	3–6 months
Parent Route	£2,000–£4,000	3–6 months
Child dependant	£2,000–£4,000	3–6 months
Indefinite Leave to Remain	£2,000–£5,000	3–6 months
Naturalisation	£2,000–£4,500	3–6 months
Registration as a British Citizen	£2,000–£4,000	3–6 months
Spouse or child dependant of a worker visa	£1,000–£1,500	1–3 months
Appeals	£4,000–£8,000	3–6 months

Government fees and other costs

Home Office application fees, the Immigration Health Surcharge, biometric or appointment charges, priority services, translation fees, expert fees and Counsel’s fees are not included in our professional fees unless expressly stated. These charges are set by third parties and can change. We will confirm the applicable costs when preparing your application.

Typical stages

01
Initial advice and strategy
We assess your circumstances, identify the appropriate route and advise on requirements and prospects.
02
Documents and application
We advise on supporting evidence, prepare the relevant application and supporting representations, and submit once ready.
03
Biometrics and supporting evidence
Where required, we assist with the biometric stage and ensure supporting documents are provided correctly.
04
UKVI correspondence
We deal with requests for further information or clarification within the scope of our retainer.
05
Decision
When a decision is received, we explain the outcome and the next steps.

Home Office processing times are outside our control. Timelines vary according to the route, complexity, available priority services and the Home Office’s processing times.

Housing & Landlord and Tenant

Indicative fees for commonly requested housing and possession work.

Stage of work	Our fee	What is included
Section 21 and/or Section 8 Notice	£750 + VAT	Drafting and serving the relevant notice. This does not include preparing possession proceedings or a defence.
Application following a Section 21 and/or Section 8 Notice	£1,500 + VAT	Advice, drafting and filing the possession application where vacant possession has not been given. Court fees are additional.
Housing Disrepair Matter	£2,500 + VAT	Taking instructions, advice, initial Letter of Claim, dealing with responses, issuing proceedings if required and conduct up to the first court hearing.

Disbursements

Third-party costs may include court fees, Counsel’s fees, expert fees, medical or specialist reports, agents’ fees, process-server fees, costs draftsmen and company-search fees. These are payable in addition at the rate charged by the relevant third party.

Alternative funding arrangements may be available for some Housing Disrepair and Unlawful Eviction claims, subject to an assessment of the individual case.

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The figures above are intended to help you understand likely costs. Once we know the facts and scope of work, we can give you a more specific estimate or quotation.

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