Pricing

Introduction

One of the major concerns for any party in a disputed matter is the question of costs and funding. It is important that we set out the options for you and we will be open with you about the likely fees and possibilities of funding. You may have legal expenses cover within your home insurance, car insurance, as part of another financial product, through your employer or through membership of a professional organisation.

Our general approach is that we charge by the time spent on a matter though we can agree fixed fees on certain matters or for certain pieces of work. In our estimates we break down costs for the different stages of a matter and we ordinarily request a payment on account. We will provide you with regular costs updates so you know what work has been undertaken and when. We will keep your case under review and update you with costs estimates changes where developments occur which alter the estimate.

Our Hourly Rates

Thomas Hulme LLB (Hons), LLM

One of the major concerns for any party in a disputed matter is the question of costs and funding. It is important that we set out the options for you and we will be open with you about the likely fees and possibilities of funding. You may have legal expenses cover within your home insurance, car insurance, as part of another financial product, through your employer or through membership of a professional organisation.

Our general approach is that we charge by the time spent on a matter though we can agree fixed fees on certain matters or for certain pieces of work. In our estimates we break down costs for the different stages of a matter and we ordinarily request a payment on account. We will provide you with regular costs updates so you know what work has been undertaken and when. We will keep your case under review and update you with costs estimates changes where developments occur which alter the estimate.

Sheila Aly

2002 and completed her Pupillage with Littleton Chambers in 2004. Sheila completed her LLB in 2001, she is a CEDR Accredited Commercial Mediator and Mediation Trainer, ADR Group accredited Family Mediator and PMR Ltd Accredited Workplace Mediator.

Sheila has undertaken thousands of general civil, criminal, family, GMC and Regulatory matters.

Her hourly rate is ordinarily £650 per hour excluding any applicable VAT. The rate is variable and subject to agreement.

Paralegal Work

Where there is a Solicitor, legal executive or other fee earners of less than 4 years’ experience acting on your case, the hourly rate is £170.

Where there is a trainee solicitor, paralegal or other fee earner acting on your case, the hourly rate is £120.

GMC & MPTS Fitness to Practice Matters

We offer a free telephone, video or in person first consultation on your matter. Usually this will be a between 30 to 45 minutes and it is likely we can provide some preliminary advice on your matter at the end of the free consultation.

The nature of the investigation and the approach the GMC adopt renders general costs predictions somewhat variable...

In very general terms where you have instructed us at the outset of the investigation on a ‘simple case’... costs are likely to be between £5,000 to £12,000. Medium complexity cases £15,000 to £25,000. Complex cases £25,000 to £75,000.

A run of the mill Review Hearing will usually require evidence... costs should be in the region of £1,000 to £2,000. Counsel fees vary between £800 to several thousand pounds.

Family Matters

Agreeing and drafting the Divorce petition... ordinarily incur fees of approximately £200. Court fee: £593.

Children arrangements — fees likely between £800 and £2,400 depending on hearings.

Financial orders vary depending on complexity: simple cases a few thousand, medium cases £10,000 to £25,000, complex cases tens of thousands.

Debt Recovery

These costs apply where your claim is in relation to an unpaid invoice which is not disputed and enforcement action is not needed.

Anyone wishing to proceed should note:

• VAT cannot be reclaimed from the debtor.
• Interest may push the claim into a higher cost band.
• Fees do not include enforcement actions.

Debt Value	Court Fee	Our Fee	Total
Does not exceed £300	£35	£150	£185
£300 - £500	£50	£150	£200
£500 - £1,000	£70	£150	£220
£1,000 - £1,500	£80	£150	£230
£1,500 - £3,000	£115	£150	£265
£3,000 - £5,000	£205	£200	£405
£5,000 - £10,000	£455	£300	£755
£10,000 - £200,000	5% of claim	£1,000	TBC
£200,000+	£10,000	£2,000	£12,000

Our Fee Includes

• Taking your instructions and reviewing documentation
• Undertaking appropriate searches
• Sending a letter before action
• Drafting and issuing claim if unpaid
• Applying for default judgment if no response
• Requesting payment following judgment
• Advising on further steps if unpaid after 28 days

Matters usually take 28 days to several months depending on whether a claim must be issued and whether enforcement is needed.