Fees

Guidelines

Each matter is unique

Each transaction is unique, and this is a guideline only. The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter and when we know the size and likely complexity of the estate and the amount of work involved, we shall then be able to inform you of the likely cost and also time involved.

Each matter is dealt with by an individual Fee Earner so that you will know who to contact when any queries arise. Our approximate charges are set out below:

Probate

Senior Solicitor over 10 years (Head of Private Client)     £285.00 + VAT per hour

Solicitors over 5 years                                                            £250.00 + VAT per hour

Solicitor under 5 year                                                              £220.00 + VAT per hour

Trainee Solicitors                                                                     £175.00 + VAT per hour

Legal Assistants                                                                      £75.00 + VAT per hour

Charges

Amount of Charge	Description
2%	Of the Gross Estate
Charged in units of 1/10th of an hour	Routine Letters and Routine Telephone Calls (made and received)
Charged in units of 1/20th of an hour	Considering Routine Letters received
£60.00 + VAT (per annum)	Storage Fee

Disbursements

All disbursements will need to be paid in addition to the fees charged. These costs are related to your matter which are payable to third parties such as Probate Court fees. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Timescales

On average the administration of a simple estates is normally dealt with within six months, but this could vary depending on complexity.

However, we do recommend that you telephone us to discuss your matter further as the above schedule on Costs and Time should be used as a guide only.

Each matter is unique

Each transaction is unique, and this is a guideline only. The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter and when we know the size and likely complexity of the estate and the amount of work involved, we shall then be able to inform you of the likely cost and also time involved.

Each matter is dealt with by an individual Fee Earner so that you will know who to contact when any queries arise. Our approximate charges are set out below:

RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING – LEASEHOLD/FREEHOLD

Up to £300,000.00 £1000.00 plus VAT*

Over £300,000.00 up to £500,000.00 £800.00 – £1500.00 plus VAT*

Over £500,000.00 up to £1 million £2000.00 plus VAT*

Over £1 million Please consult for quotation  £2500.00 plus VAT

Additional Fees

Dealing with Lender £150.00 plus VAT

SDLT Fee £150.00 plus VAT

Bank transfer (chaps) £40.00 plus VAT

Retrieving files from storage £75.00 plus VAT

Drafting additional documents £150.00 plus VAT

Disbursements

Searches Up to £250 – £500.00 plus VAT (TBA)

Land Registry – Official search £15.00 inc VAT

Bankruptcy search £3.00 plus VAT per name

AML ID search (UK) £7.20 plus VAT per name

AML ID search (international) £12.00 plus VAT

Lawyer checker search £12.00 plus VAT

COMMERCIAL CONVEYANCING

For grant of New Lease / Assignment of Lease Please consult for quotation along with the value of the property*

Sale / Purchase Please consult for quotation along with the value of the property*

RESIDENTIAL RE-MORTGAGE

Re-mortgage will cost £1500.00 plus VAT*

Additional Fees

Dealing with Lender £150.00 plus VAT

Bank transfer (chaps) £30.00 plus VAT

SDLT £150.00 plus VAT

Registration £500.00 plus VAT

Disbursements

Land Registry – Official search £15.90 plus VAT

TRANSFER OF EQUITY

A transfer between family members or from one owner to the other co-owner £1000.00* plus VAT

Disbursements

Land Registry – Official search £15.90 plus VAT

Guideline hourly rates

Solicitors and Legal Executives with over 8 years’ experience £260.00 plus VAT per hour

Solicitors and Legal Executives with over 4 years’ experience £200.00 plus VAT per hour

Other Solicitors or Legal Executives an fee earners of Equivalent experience £165.00 plus VAT per hour

Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and other fee earners £121.00 plus VAT per hour

*Additional fees may be applicable as per above list

Each matter is unique

Each matter is unique, and this is a guideline only. The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter and when we know the size and likely complexity of the matter and the amount of work involved, we shall then be able to inform you of the likely cost and also time involved.

Each matter is dealt with by an individual Fee Earner, so that you will know who to contact when any queries arise. Our approximate charges are set out below:

Unless we agree a fee, our fees are charged on an hourly basis as set out below:

Senior Solicitor over 10 years (Head of Private Client)                £285.00 + VAT per hour

Solicitors over 5 years                                                                       £250.00 + VAT per hour

Trainee Solicitors                                                                                £175.00 + VAT per hour

Legal Assistants                                                                                  £75.00 + VAT per hour

Amount of Charge	Description
£75+ VAT (30 min) Charged in units of 1/10th of an hour	Initial consultation Routine Letters and Routine Telephone Calls (made and received)
Fee Earner’s Hourly Rate + VAT	Other work on considering and drafting documents, meeting with you, attending experts or counsel, attending court
Court Fees	Fee to start claim – on a sliding scale up to claims of £9,999, or 5% of value of claim over £10,000, subject to maximum fee of £10,000; other fees are payable in accordance with online Document EX50 of HMCTS
Barristers’ & Experts’ Fees	Payable in addition to our fees – to be agreed with you in advance
£60.00 + VAT / Per Annum	Storage Fee

Our fee includes:

• Taking your instructions and reviewing documentation
• Undertaking appropriate researches
• Sending a letter before action
• Drafting and issuing claim, dealing with the defence and conducting further work
• Where no Acknowledgment of Service or Defence is received, applying to the court to enter Judgement in default
• When Judgement in default in received, write to the other side to request payment

Disbursements

All disbursements will need to be paid in addition to the fees charged. These costs are related to your matter which are payable to third parties such as Court and Barrister’s fees etc. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Timescales

This depends very much on the complexity of each case. A typical disputed matter can take between 6 months and 2 years or more to reach a conclusion.

However, we do recommend that you telephone us to discuss your matter further as the above schedule on Costs and Time should be used as a guide only.

Each matter is unique

Each matter is unique, and this is a guideline only. The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter and when we know the size and likely complexity of the case and the amount of work involved, we shall then be able to inform you of the likely cost and also time involved.

Each matter is dealt with by an individual Fee Earner so that you will know who to contact when any queries arise. Our approximate charges are set out below:

Fees Structure for the Landlord and Tenant matters

General advice on any of the above matters                                  £150 +VAT (30 minutes )

We conduct all the above matters on an hourly rate depends on the experience and seniority of the Solicitor handling the case.

Unless we agree a fee, our fees are charged on an hourly basis as set out below:

Senior Solicitor over 10 years (Head of Private Client)                £285.00 + VAT per hour

Solicitors over 5 years                                                                       £250.00 + VAT per hour

Trainee Solicitors                                                                                £175.00 + VAT per hour

Legal Assistants                                                                                  £75.00 + VAT per hour

Each Family matter is unique

Each matter is unique, and this is a guideline only. The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter and when we know the size and likely complexity of the case and the amount of work involved, we shall then be able to inform you of the likely cost and also time involved.

Each matter is dealt with by an individual Fee Earner so that you will know who to contact when any queries arise. Our approximate charges are set out below:

Fees Structure for Family matters

General advice on any of the above matters                                   £75 +VAT (30 minutes )

We conduct all the above matters on an hourly rate depends on the experience and seniority of the Solicitor handling the case.

Unless we agree a fee, our fees are charged on an hourly basis as set out below:

Senior Solicitor over 10 years (Head of Private Client)                £285.00 + VAT per hour

Solicitors over 5 years                                                                       £250.00 + VAT per hour

Trainee Solicitors                                                                                £175.00 + VAT per hour

Legal Assistants                                                                                  £75.00 + VAT per hour

Our charges are calculated mainly by reference to the amount of time that we spend on a matter but may be adjusted to take into account a number of factors including but not limited to:

• the complexity, difficulty or novelty of the matter;
• the skill, labour and specialist knowledge of the Solicitor involved;
• the number and importance of the documents considered;
• whether the business was carried out at the office in normal office hours or not;
• whether a third party may get involved or engaged

OUR FEES ON PERSONAL INJURY