Our Fees
Below is a comprehensive list of all fees and disbursements associated with the various matters we regularly handle.
We understand that this information may seem extensive and include details that may not be relevant to your specific legal needs.
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Agricultural Land Law
Fees
There is a standard minimum charge of 1.00% of value (all matters are a minimum £995 plus VAT) - this can be discussed with fee earner.
General Disbursements
For more information about general disbursements listed below and their cost please click on the "General Disbursements" button below:
Identification of client.
Telegraphic Transfer fee.
Office Copy Entries
Any other disbursements will be discussed with the client prior to being incurred.
Assent
Fees
The fee for a standard Assent is £400.00 + VAT (£480.00 inc VAT)
*These fees could increase if the complexity of the matter turns out to be above the standard conveyancing procedure. We will discuss, if relevant, any increase in fee with you prior to undertaking additional work. Additional work will be carried out at our standard rates.
General Disbursements
For more information about general disbursements listed below and their cost please click on the "General Disbursements" button below:
Identification of client.
Telegraphic Transfer fee.
Office Copy Entries
Any other disbursements will be discussed with the client prior to being incurred.
Business & Commercial Law
Fee
The fee earner in question will discuss the matter with you and it may be that he/she will agree a fixed fee with you for the work undertaken. All estimates will be exclusive of VAT.
If a fixed fee is not agreed, or is not deemed appropriate work will be carried out at our standard rates.
General Disbursements
For more information about general disbursements listed below and their cost please click on the "General Disbursements" button below:
Identification of client.
Any other disbursements will be discussed with the client prior to being incurred.
Care Proceedings
Fees and Disbursements
All work in relation Care Proceedings is Legally Aided so there will be no charge to you as the client. See our Legal Aid section on our website for full details.
General Disbursements
For more information about general disbursements listed below and their cost please click on the "General Disbursements" button below:
Identification of client.
Any other disbursements will be discussed with the client prior to being incurred.
Cohabitation Contracts
Fees
Cohabitation Agreement - Three Hundred Pounds (£300.00) plus VAT of Sixty Pounds (£60.00) totalling Three Hundred and Sixty Pounds (£360.00)
If the matters are complicated the Fee Earner dealing with the matter will advise you that they fall outside the above fees and the work will be charged in line with the following:
A charge for all work undertaken in relation to this matter will be carried out at our standard rates
General Disbursements
For more information about general disbursements listed below and their cost please click on the "General Disbursements" button below:
Identification of client
Any other disbursements will be discussed with the client prior to being incurred.
Commercial Property Law
Fees
There is a standard minimum charge of 1.00% of value (all matters are a minimum £995 plus VAT) - this can be discussed with fee earner.
Failed Transactions
Should the transaction fail to proceed to completion, then we will charge a proportion of the above fee, as a minimum. We will also add VAT and any disbursements we have paid out on your behalf. Please see as follows:
STAGE TRANSACTION HAS REACHED:
25% of the fee quoted where we have received and considered the draft papers from the Seller’s solicitors or read the Estate Agents Particulars for the Property.
50% of the fee quoted where we have received answers to our preliminary enquiries and received additional search results and any mortgage instructions, if applicable.
75% of the fee quoted where we have advised you on the terms of the purchase and are in a position to proceed to exchange.
General Disbursements
For more information about general disbursements listed below and their cost please click on the "General Disbursements" button below:
Identification of client.
Telegraphic Transfer fee.
Office Copy Entries
Any other disbursements will be discussed with the client prior to being incurred.
Criminal Law
Fees
Legal Aid
Legal aid is available to assist individuals who cannot afford legal representation in criminal matters.
To qualify for legal aid, applicants must pass both a means test and an interests of justice test.
Means Test
The Means Test is based on the applicant's financial situation, including household income, outgoings, capital, and equity.
Applicants with an income of £12,475 or less are eligible for legal aid, while those with an income between £12,475 and £22,325 will need to complete a full means test.
Applicants with an income of £22,325 or more are generally not eligible.
Certain applicants, such as those under 18 or receiving specific benefits, automatically qualify for legal aid.
Interest of Justice Test
The interests of justice test considers the merits of the case, including the nature of the offence, the likely sentence, and the risk of custody. Factors such as the likelihood of losing liberty or livelihood, suffering serious damage to reputation, or the need for expert cross-examination are also taken into account.
Crown Court
For Crown Court trials, applicants may have to contribute towards their defence costs based on their income and capital assets.
Contributions to legal costs in Crown Court
Following a review of the financial information provided the Legal Aid Agency will advise if you are required to contribute towards the legal costs. These may include:
a lump sum contribution from assets;
monthly payments from income;
repaying some or all of the legal aid costs at the end of the case.
Please note changing circumstances may affect the determined contributions
Applying (if not in receipt of qualifying benefits)
To prepare the application for legal aid funding, please provide us with the following information as soon as possible:
evidence of your income and expenditure, such as payslips and bank statements;
details and statements of any benefits you currently receive;
your national insurance number;
any court documents you may have;
any relevant letters you may have;
Accurate and detailed information must be provided to the Legal Aid Agency and be kept up to date with any changing circumstances. Inaccurate information provided may lead to the cancellation of legal aid funding and potential prosecution.
The statutory charge
You may be required to repay some of the legal costs if money or property is awarded to you. The amount is determined through a statutory charge on the money or property. The Legal Aid Agency may defer the repayment if the property is to be used as your home or you are awarded money to buy a home.
Private Paying
If you do not qualify for legal aid, you will be charged at the following rates.
Private matters are charged out in two ways, a fixed fee for certain aspects and at an hourly rate for other.
Fixed Fee aspect
Type of Hearing
Plea and Mitigation Hearing
£750.00 + VAT (£900.00 inc VAT)
Case Management Hearing
£750.00 + VAT (£900.00 inc VAT)
Half a day Trial
£1,200.00 + VAT (£1,500.00 inc VAT)
Full days Trial
£2,000.00 + VAT (£2,500.00 inc VAT)
The above prices are exclusive of Travel and Mileage, which are billed at the following rates
Hourly rate + VAT (not charged for Telford / Welshpool / Aberystwyth)
£0.45 per mile. (charged to all courts)
Hourly Rate
All other work billed at an hourly rate
Letters and telephone calls to be charged in units of 6 minutes. (minimum 1 unit)
Payment on account
The client should be provided a bill for all works undertaken before each court attendance. The client should be asked to pay this along with a payment on account for the Fixed Fee and travel expenses for the Court Hearing.
All fixed fee payments and travel expenses must be paid prior to attendance at Court, or we do not attend.
General Disbursements
For more information about general disbursements listed below and their cost please click on the "General Disbursements" button below:
Identification of client.
Any other disbursements will be discussed with the client prior to being incurred.
Debt Recovery
Fees
We are happy to provide you with a free, no obligation estimate for our debt recovery services. The initial enquiry to discover what the cost will be is free of charge.
Most debt collection cases under £10,000 are done on a fixed fee basis recoverable from the other side, however if the other side is not or is incapable of paying you will be responsible for the payment of those costs.
The fixed costs are:
Where the claim form is served by the court or by any method other than personal service by the claimant
£25 - £500 = £50
£500 - £1,000 = £70
£1,000 - £5,000 or the only claim is for delivery of goods and no value is specified or stated on the claim form = £80
£5,000+ = £100
Where the claim form is served personally by the claimant; and there is only one defendant
£25 - £500 = £60
£500 - £1,000 = £80
£1,000 - £5,000 or the only claim is for delivery of goods and no value is specified or stated on the claim form = £90
£5,000+ = £110
Where there is more than one defendant, for each additional defendant personally served at separate addresses by the claimant
£25 - £500 = £15
£500 - £1,000 = £15
£1,000 - £5,000 or the only claim is for delivery of goods and no value is specified or stated on the claim form = £15
£5,000+ = £15
Anyone wishing to proceed with a claim should note that:
The VAT element of our fee cannot be reclaimed from your debtor.
Interest and compensation may take the debt into a higher banding, with a higher cost.
The costs quoted above are not for matters where enforcement action, such as the bailiff, is needed to collect your debt.
General Disbursements
For more information about general disbursements listed below and their cost please click on the "General Disbursements" button below:
Identification of client.
Telegraphic Transfer fees
Any other disbursements will be discussed with the client prior to being incurred.
Dispute Resolution
Fees
We are happy to provide you with a free, no obligation estimate for our debt recovery services. The initial enquiry to discover what the cost will be is free of charge.
Work will be carried out at our standard rates.
The average case is likely to cost between £1,000 and £2,000.
Additional work that may be required that is not included in our standard rate.
Failed Transactions
Should the transaction fail to proceed to completion, then we will charge a proportion of the above fee, as a minimum. We will also add VAT and any disbursements we have paid out on your behalf. Please see as follows:
STAGE TRANSACTION HAS REACHED:
25% of the fee quoted where we have received and considered the draft papers from the Seller’s solicitors or read the Estate Agents Particulars for the Property.
50% of the fee quoted where we have received answers to our preliminary enquiries and received additional search results and any mortgage instructions, if applicable.
75% of the fee quoted where we have advised you on the terms of the purchase and are in a position to proceed to exchange.
General Disbursements
For more information about general disbursements listed below and their cost please click on the "General Disbursements" button below:
Identification of client.
Telegraphic Transfer fee.
Any other disbursements will be discussed with the client prior to being incurred.
Divorce
Fees
Fixed Fee - £900.00 + VAT (£1,080.00).
Payment on account
Payment to be taken prior to issue of divorce petition.
General Disbursements
For more information about general disbursements listed below and their cost please click on the "General Disbursements" button below:
Identification of client.
Any other disbursements will be discussed with the client prior to being incurred.