Fixed fees
Immigration applications, family work and many routine matters are quoted as a clear fixed fee so there are no surprises as your case progresses.
HOW WE CHARGE
Pricing that putsclarity first
We take the anxiety out of instructing a solicitor. Wherever possible we work on a fixed fee, and we always explain disbursements, VAT and timescales before you commit.
Hourly rates
Complex, multi-party or defended matters are charged at published hourly rates. You receive an estimate after the initial meeting and regular billing updates.
Consultations
Family clients can book up to one hour in person or by phone for £250 plus VAT, followed by a detailed letter of tailored advice.
IMMIGRATION
What our visa fees coverand what they do not
Our exact fees depend on your circumstances — the type of application, supporting evidence, language, and whether you are applying with dependants. Additional family members attract extra legal fees.
Our fees include
- Discussing your case in detail and confirming the most appropriate application
- Advice on the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria
- Considering supporting evidence and helping you obtain further documents
- Preparing and submitting the application on your behalf
- Booking Super Priority where the visa category allows
- Advice on Home Office interviews and the outcome of your application
Not included
- VAT at 20% where you already have leave to remain in the UK
- Home Office, IHS, UKVCAS and Super Priority fees payable to third parties
- Appeals or administrative review if the Home Office refuses the application
- Translation, interpreter and independent expert reports
Typical disbursements
- Immigration Health Surcharge (annual, per person)
- £624
- Home Office & Super Priority fees
- See GOV.UK
- UKVCAS fees
- See UKVCAS
- Tribunal paper appeal
- £80
- Tribunal oral appeal
- £140
- Independent expert reports
- £1,500 – £5,000
Timescales depend on the evidence we need to consider, missing documents, language, and whether dependants are included. We cannot control Home Office processing times — current estimates are on GOV.UK. We will give you a more accurate fee and timescale once we have reviewed your case. Home Office fees: GOV.UK. UKVCAS fees: ukvcas.co.uk.
Immigration prices
Visa, settlement andappeal fee guide
Browse our published immigration fees by category. Figures are estimates based on a typical case and exclude VAT, Home Office fees and other disbursements.
| Service | Our fee |
|---|---|
| Fiancé(e) visa UK | £1,000 |
| Proposed civil partner visa UK | £1,000 |
| Entry clearance as a spouse | £1,000 |
| Switching into a spouse visa UK | £1,000 |
| Extension of stay as a spouse | £700 |
| ILR spouse visa | £1,000 – £1,500 |
| Entry clearance as a civil partner | £1,500 – £2,000 |
| Switching into a civil partner visa | £1,000 – £2,500 |
| Extension of stay as a civil partner | £1,000 – £2,500 |
| ILR civil partner | £1,000 – £2,500 |
| Entry clearance as an unmarried partner | £1,000 – £2,500 |
| Switching into an unmarried partner visa | £1,000 – £2,500 |
| Extension of stay as an unmarried partner | £1,000 |
| ILR unmarried partner | £1,500 – £2,500 |
| Entry clearance as a same-sex partner | £1,000 – £2,500 |
| Switching into a same-sex partner visa | £1,000 – £2,500 |
| Extension of a same-sex partner visa | £1,000 – £2,500 |
| ILR same-sex partner | £1,000 – £2,500 |
| ILR — victim of domestic violence | £1,500 – £2,500 |
| ILR — bereaved partner | £1,500 – £2,500 |
FAMILY LAW
Fixed-price familyand divorce services
We believe fixed fees should be the norm, not the exception. Our friendly family team offers an up to one-hour appointment in person or by telephone for a fixed fee of £250 plus VAT, followed by a detailed letter confirming the tailored advice given.
| Service | Our fee | VAT | Court fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First consultation and case assessment (up to one hour) with letter of advice | £250 | £50 | Nil | £300 |
| First consultation and case assessment (up to one hour) with letter to ex-partner | £250 | £50 | Nil | £300 |
| Separating | ||||
| Divorce / dissolution of civil partnership (petitioner — uncontested) | £800 | £160 | £550 | £1,510 |
| Divorce / dissolution of civil partnership (respondent — uncontested) | £300 | £60 | Nil | £360 |
| Agreements | ||||
| Separation agreement (agreed terms — no advice, valued at less than £350,000) | £1,000 | £200 | Nil | £1,200 |
| Pre-nuptial agreement (terms agreed) | £1,500 | £300 | Nil | £1,800 |
| Cohabitation agreement | £1,000 | £200 | Nil | £1,200 |
| Protection from domestic abuse | ||||
| Initial consultation and warning letter | £250 | £50 | Nil | £300 |
Representation at court for children, domestic abuse and contested matters is quoted once we understand the issues. All prices are subject to full terms and conditions.
DEBT RECOVERY
Recovering whatyou are owed
These costs apply where your claim relates to an unpaid invoice which is not disputed and enforcement action is not needed. If the other party disputes the claim, we will discuss further work and provide revised costs — which may be a fixed fee, conditional fee or hourly rate.
Pre-action advice
Fixed fees from £75 plus VAT. Standard letters before action for individuals and companies: £100 – £500. Follow-up letters from £25.
Issuing a claim
Court fees from £35 to 5% of the claim, plus our legal fees from £90 plus VAT and a success fee depending on the stage of recovery.
Request for judgment
Set fee of £75 – £200 plus VAT. Courts usually enter judgment within about 10 working days of a request.
Enforcement
Warrants, High Court Enforcement Officers, charging orders, third-party debt orders and attachment of earnings — quoted with third-party disbursements.
| Undefended claim | Our legal fees |
|---|---|
| Debt up to £300 (court fee £35) | £90 + VAT + success fee |
| £300 – £500 (court fee £50) | £90 + VAT + success fee |
| £500 – £1,000 (court fee £70) | £125 + VAT + success fee |
| £1,000 – £1,500 (court fee £80) | £145 + VAT + success fee |
| £1,500 – £3,000 (court fee £115) | £150 + VAT + success fee |
| £3,000 – £5,000 (court fee £205) | £150 + VAT + success fee |
| £5,000 – £10,000 (court fee £455) | £170 + VAT + success fee |
| £10,000 – £100,000 (court fee 5% of claim) | £260 + VAT + success fee |
Undefended matters follow stages 1–4 on a fixed-fee basis, exclusive of VAT and disbursements. Defended claims are charged hourly from £175 plus VAT.
CIVIL LITIGATION
Published hourly ratesfor private clients
Most civil work is offered on an hourly-rate basis. You receive an estimate of costs after the initial meeting. Rates below are exclusive of VAT and disbursements. VAT is charged at 20% where applicable. These fees do not apply to corporate clients.
| Fee earner | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Directors, solicitors & legal executives with over eight years’ litigation experience | £250 + VAT |
| Solicitors, legal executives & other fee earners with four years’ experience | £220 + VAT |
| Other solicitors and legal executives | £165 + VAT |
| Other fee earners and paralegals | £121 + VAT |
Employment — redundancy & settlement agreements
As employee. Free consultation for employees who have been offered a settlement agreement and need independent legal advice to sign it off. The employer’s contribution will normally cover the cost of that advice.
As employer. Employers are charged at the hourly rates above. We require payment for the initial meeting and money on account if you proceed. Sending relevant documents and the employment contract in advance reduces time spent.
Personal injury — no win, no fee
- Road traffic accidents — CFA of up to 25%
- Slip and trip — CFA of up to 25%
- Injury at work — CFA of up to 25%
We have no legal aid franchise.
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Call us on 020 3627 7242 or send a message and a solicitor will discuss your situation and the likely costs.
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