Fees and transparency
What our services cost and what is included — published in line with the SRA Transparency Rules.
VAT. All fees shown on this page are exclusive of VAT. Where VAT applies it is charged in addition at the prevailing rate, currently 20%. We will confirm the VAT position on your matter in writing before we begin.
How we charge
Most of our work is done for a fixed fee, so you know the cost before we start. Where a matter cannot sensibly be fixed-priced, we will agree an hourly rate with you and give you a written estimate.
Whichever basis applies, we will confirm it in writing at the outset and tell you promptly if anything happens that changes the estimate.
Immigration
Our fixed fees for immigration work are set out below. Home Office and tribunal fees are separate — see disbursements.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Visit visa application | £850 |
| Private medical treatment visa | £850 |
| Student visa application | £850 |
| Skilled Worker visa application | £1,000 |
| Short-Term Work visa application | £850 |
| Seasonal Worker visa application | £850 |
| Settlement (in country) | £1,000 |
| Settlement — other dependent relative | £1,000 |
| Settlement — refugee dependent relative | £1,200 |
| Settlement (entry clearance) | £1,200 |
| Leave to remain (others) | £1,000 |
| PBS dependent visa application | £800 |
| Graduate visa application | £800 |
| Application for sponsorship licence | £2,000 |
| Naturalisation (AN) | £950 |
| Registration as a British citizen (MN1) | £800 |
| Administrative review | £750 |
| Pre-action protocol | £750 |
| Lodging of appeal at the First-tier Tribunal | £600 |
| Preparation of hearing bundle | £1,150 |
| Representation at the hearing | £1,200 |
| Asylum representation | £1,250 |
| Judicial review | £3,500 |
What is included
- Taking your instructions and advising on the merits and requirements
- Advising on the documents and evidence you will need
- Preparing and submitting the application or appeal
- Corresponding with the Home Office or tribunal on your behalf
- Advising you on the outcome and the next steps available
What is not included
- Home Office and tribunal fees, which are set by them and payable in addition
- The Immigration Health Surcharge
- Interpreters, translations and experts’ reports
- Counsel’s fees where separate advocacy is required
Social and welfare benefits
Fees for benefits work are charged in addition to disbursements.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Universal Credit | £400 + disbursements |
| Housing Benefit | £400 + disbursements |
| Social housing register | £400 + disbursements |
| Personal Independence Payment (PIP) | £400 + disbursements |
| Disability Living Allowance | £400 + disbursements |
| Homeless application | £600 + disbursements |
| Welfare appeal (UC, PIP, HB, ESA) | £800 + disbursements |
Conveyancing and property
Fees for leasehold and property transaction work. Land Registry fees, search fees and Stamp Duty Land Tax are payable in addition and depend on the property.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Grant of a new lease | £1,400 |
| Assignment (purchase or sale) | £1,200 |
| Lease — work for landlord | £1,800 |
| Notice of assignment | £150 |
| Land Registry registration work | £150 |
| Work for SDL | £150 |
Disbursements and expenses
These are costs payable to third parties, or expenses incurred in handling your matter. They are charged in addition to the fees above.
| Expense | Fee |
|---|---|
| Bank charge | £36 |
| AML search | £15 |
| Copying | £35 (approx.) |
| Postage | £20 (approx.) |
| Telephone calls | £35 (approx.) |
Land Registry fees, search fees, court fees and Stamp Duty Land Tax are payable in addition and depend on the property and the transaction.
Wills and powers of attorney
Wills and lasting powers of attorney are charged at our standard rates. The cost depends on how straightforward your wishes are, and on whether more than one document is being prepared. We give you a written figure before we begin.
Other work
For family, landlord and tenant, and civil dispute matters, the cost depends heavily on the facts and on how the other side conducts themselves. We will give you a written estimate at the outset and keep it under review. Please contact us for a figure specific to your circumstances.
Who will do the work
Your matter will be handled by a member of our team, each of whom has many years of experience in the areas of law in which we practise. Work is supervised within the firm, and we will tell you at the outset who is dealing with your matter and who supervises them.
Timescales
How long a matter takes depends on the service and on the particular circumstances of your case — and, in many matters, on third parties such as the Home Office, a tribunal, a lender or the other side’s solicitors. We will discuss the likely timescale with you individually and confirm it in writing when we agree the scope of the work, and we will tell you promptly if anything happens that changes it.
Legal aid
We do not hold a legal aid contract. All of our work is privately funded.
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