Our Fees

A solicitor will be dealing with your matter with your best interests at heart.

At the outset we will give you an estimate of the likely costs in relation to your matter. The estimate (unless a fixed fee) will be based on the information available at the time of the quote, including the range, scope of work and any particular assumptions or considerations that need to be taken into account.

Our charges will usually be based on the time spent on your matter on an hourly charging rate as shown in our Terms of Business/Client Care Letter.  Time spent on your matter is charged in units (6 minutes each). We will need to take into account factors such as complexity of the case, the expertise required, the assets involved (if any) and any urgency or deadlines.  If there are to be any changes, we will discuss with you a revised fee arrangement or estimate. Any estimate is only a guide to assist you in budgeting.  We will update you at a minimum of intervals of no longer than every 6 months as to the current position on the firm’s charges (if there are any changes). Our hourly rates are reviewed with effect from 1^st January each year (and may go up). We will notify you of the rates if they change and you will then be bound by them. If you do not accept the new rates, we reserve the right not to continue acting for you.

Your matter may require disbursements, such as search fees, court fees, interpreter’s fees,  Counsel’s fees.  Unless agreed otherwise, we expect you to pay such costs in advance (which must clear). If you fail to do so when requested, we shall be entitled to end our case and agreement.  We reserve the right to charge separately for photocopying, printing, telephone calls, certifying documents and other support services, and travel costs, courier and other incidental expenses.