Our Fees, Hourly Rates & Cost Transparency
In accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Transparency Rules, we publish our complete schedule of fixed fees, hourly charging rates, VAT treatment, third-party disbursements, conveyancing supplements, and the qualifications of the legal professionals handling your matter.
Clear Basis of Charging
Before accepting instructions, we issue a formal Client Care Letter confirming whether your matter is funded on an Agreed Fixed Fee, Hourly Rate, Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), or Damages-Based Agreement (DBA).
VAT & Disbursements Clarity
All our legal fees attract Value Added Tax (VAT) at the current statutory rate of 20% where applicable. We clearly distinguish VAT-exempt statutory fees (Home Office, Court, and HM Land Registry fees) from disbursements that attract 20% VAT.
SRA Client Account Protection
All client monies and payments on account (typically 50% of quoted fee, VAT, and initial disbursements in conveyancing) are held strictly in our designated SRA-regulated Client Account.
Instant Legal Fee & Disbursement Estimator
In accordance with the SRA Transparency Rules, obtain an itemized legal fee estimate showing our fixed legal fee, 20% VAT, and third-party disbursements.
Choose Your Required Legal Service
Key Stages Included in Our Standard Legal Fee:
- Complete legal audit of relationship, cohabitation, and accommodation evidence
- Verification of Appendix FM financial requirement (£29,000 threshold or transitional/cash savings route)
- Drafting comprehensive Legal Representations Letter citing Appendix FM & Appendix FM-SE
- Document bundle collation, certified translation review, and online UKVI application submission
- Ongoing liaison with Entry Clearance Officer until visa decision is granted
Itemized Cost Breakdown
General Guide to Litigation & Contentious Legal Fees
In cases of personal injury, debt recovery, commercial/contract disputes, family financial settlements, employment law, and contentious litigation, our charges depend upon six core factors: (1) the degree of urgency in your case or transaction; (2) the complexity of your case or transaction; (3) the importance of your case or transaction; (4) the amount of any money or property value involved; (5) the skill and experience of the solicitor dealing with your case; and (6) the means and basis of funding agreed with you:
1. Agreed Fixed Fees
At the time of accepting instructions, we agree to charge a fixed amount. You will not pay more than the agreed figure unless the matter is unexpectedly prolonged in exceptional circumstances—in which case you will never be caught by surprise and will be informed promptly in writing.
2. Hourly Rate (+ 20% VAT)
Our standard hourly charge starts from £165 per hour + VAT (£198 inc. VAT) for solicitors with less than 4 years of experience up to £400 per hour + VAT (£480 inc. VAT) for Directors and senior solicitors with more than 8 years of experience, depending on the level of expertise and complexity of the work.
3. Conditional Fee Agreements (CFA)
Conditional Fee Agreements (“No Win, No Fee” or “No Win, Pay Less”) are used in contentious business meeting the requirements of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (as amended by s.27 Access to Justice Act 1999). Common in road traffic accidents, personal injury, and immigration judicial reviews/appeals in the Upper Tribunal, Court of Appeal, or Supreme Court.
4. Damages-Based Agreements (DBA)
Depending on the nature of the claim and scope of risk, our damages-based fees normally range from 20% to 35% of the damages or financial settlement sum recovered by the client (only payable upon recovery of a financial benefit, in accordance with the Damages-Based Agreements Regulations 2013).
1. General Legal Services, Family, Housing, Wills & Property Fee Guide
VAT at 20% applies to all our legal fees where applicable. Third-party disbursements and court/registry fees are payable in addition as detailed below.
| Our Service | Our Estimated / Average Legal Fee (Excluding 20% VAT) | Typical Disbursements & Court/Registry Costs | Likely Timescale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt Recovery (Civil & Commercial) | Subject to case assessment: Hourly rates from £165 to £400/hr + VAT (Uncontested fixed-fee stages up to £100k: £750 – £2,250 + VAT; or subject to case merits, conditional/DBA fee share of 20%–35% from recovery) | County Court Issue Fee: £35–£455 (claims up to £10k) or 5% of claim (£10k–£100k) (Zero VAT) | 4–12 weeks (uncontested) |
| Uncontested Divorce Proceedings (Fixed Fee) | Starting from £1,200 + VAT (Financial relief / consent orders and children contact/custody matters are dealt with at our standard hourly rates of £165–£400/hr + VAT) | HMCTS Divorce Court Fee: £612 (Zero VAT) | 6–8 months (26-week statutory minimum) |
| Drafting or Examining Employment Agreements & Advising | Between £300 and £500 + VAT | None | 2–5 working days |
| Employment Tribunal Representation (Unfair / Wrongful Dismissal) | Simple: £1,500–£2,750 + VAT | Medium: £2,750–£4,500 + VAT | High Complexity: £4,500–£6,500+ + VAT (or DBA 20%–35% inc. VAT where agreed) | No Tribunal issue fee; Counsel hearing brief fees (£1,250–£3,500 + 20% VAT per day) | ACAS: 4–6 weeks | Final Hearing: 6–14 months |
| Drafting or Verifying Residential Tenancy Agreements & Advising | Between £300 and £500 + VAT | None | 2–5 working days |
| Landlord & Tenant (Residential): Straightforward Undefended Possession (For Landlord) | £1,750 + VAT (Defended possession proceedings are charged at our standard hourly rates) | County Court Possession Issue Fee: £391 (Zero VAT) + Bailiff warrant fee if required | 8–16 weeks (Court listing dependent) |
| Single Will (Standard Individual Will) | £350 + VAT | None mandatory | 5 working days |
| Mirror Wills (Pair for Couple) | £650 + VAT | None mandatory | 5 working days |
| Single Will with a Life Interest Trust | £550 + VAT | HMLR Form SEV severance check if applicable | 5–7 working days |
| Mirror Wills with Life Interest Trusts (Pair for Couple) | £750 + VAT | HMLR Form SEV severance check if applicable | 5–7 working days |
| Uncontested Probate (Grant of Representation Only) | £1,250 – £1,750 + VAT (Full estate administration & distribution: £2,500 – £4,500 + VAT) | HMCTS Probate Fee £300 + £1.50/copy (Zero VAT); S.27 Gazette/Newspaper notices ~£250 + VAT | 8–16 weeks for Grant (6–12 months full administration) |
| Home or Hospital Visit (Depending on Distance) | £100 – £250 + VAT (Additional supplement) | Travel mileage if outside London/Greater Manchester | By appointment |
| Expedited / Urgent Service (Depending on Urgency) | £100 – £250 + VAT (Additional supplement) | Same-day courier / priority filing fees if applicable | 24–48 hours |
| Residential Conveyancing – Sale (Starting Base Fee) | Starts from £675 + VAT (scales by property value and freehold/leasehold tenure) | HMLR Official Copies (£6–£12 Zero VAT), Credas Electronic ID (£12.50 + VAT), TT Fee (£30 + VAT) | 6–8 weeks |
| Residential Conveyancing – Purchase Without Mortgage (Starting Base Fee) | Starts from £795 + VAT (scales by property value and freehold/leasehold tenure; with mortgage from £950 + VAT) | Regulated Searches Bundle (£200 inc. VAT), TT Fee (£30 + VAT), Lawyer Checker (£18 + VAT), Credas ID (£12.50 + VAT), OS1 (£5), Bankruptcy K16 (£4), plus HMLR Scale Fee & SDLT | 6–10 weeks |
| Commercial Leases (Grant, Renewal, Assignment or Review – Subject to Assessment) | Starts from £1,200 up to £5,000 + VAT | Commercial Searches, HMLR Registration Fee (Zero VAT), and SDLT if applicable | 2–6 weeks |
| Solicitor Drafting of Affidavit / Statutory Declaration / Change of Name Deed / POA | £80 – £120 + VAT | External Oath Swearing Fee (£5 per oath + £2 per exhibit) / FCDO Apostille if required | Same day / 24 hours |
| Statutory Commissioner for Oaths (Administering Pre-Drafted Oath / Declaration Only) | £5.00 per Affidavit / Declaration + £2.00 per Exhibit (Inclusive of VAT) | Fixed by the Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Order 1993 (SI 1993/2297) | Same-day walk-in |
2. Immigration, Asylum, Appeals & Judicial Review Fees Guide
Our immigration fees are based on the scope/complexity of the work and the experience of the fee earner involved. All legal fees exclude VAT at 20% (where applicable), disbursements, Home Office application fees, and the mandatory Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).
| Immigration Service | Estimated / Average Legal Fee (Excluding 20% VAT) | Current Home Office / Tribunal Fees & IHS (Zero VAT on Statutory Fees) | Likely Timescale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applications Based on Spouse / Partner (Entry Clearance or In-Country FLR(M)) | Starts from £1,500 + VAT (plus £400 – £500 + VAT per additional dependant applicant) | Home Office Fee: £1,258 (in-country) or £1,846 (entry clearance) (Zero VAT) + Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): £1,035/year per adult (£776/year per child) (Zero VAT) | 8–12 weeks standard (up to 6 months if complex) |
| Applications Based on Children (Appendix FM / 7-Year Child Route / Part 8) | Starts from £1,250 + VAT (plus £400 – £500 + VAT per every additional applicant) | Home Office Fee: £1,258 in-country / £1,846 overseas (Zero VAT) + IHS: £776/year per child (£1,035/year per adult) (Zero VAT) | Up to 6 months |
| Applications Based on Human Rights & Private Life (Article 8 ECHR / FLR(FP)) | Starts from £1,500 + VAT (plus £400 – £500 + VAT per additional applicant) | Home Office Fee: £1,258 (Zero VAT) + IHS: £1,035/year per adult (£776/year per child) (unless fee waiver granted) | Up to 6 months |
| EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS Late Applications & Joining Family Members) | Starts from £1,000 + VAT (plus £400 – £500 + VAT per additional applicant) | No Home Office application fee or IHS is payable for EUSS applications | Up to 6 months |
| Entry Clearance & In-Country Extension Visas (Student, Graduate, Skilled Worker, Standard Visitor & Dependants) | Starts from £1,000 + VAT (plus £400 – £500 + VAT per additional dependant applicant) | Variable Home Office Visa Fee (e.g., Visitor £115; Student £490; Graduate £822; Skilled Worker £719–£1,639) + IHS: £1,035/year standard or £776/year for Students & Children (IHS is not payable on Visitor Visas) | 2 to 3 months (3–8 weeks standard) |
| UK Business Sponsor Licence Application (Skilled Worker / Expansion Worker) | £1,800 – £2,500 + VAT | UKVI Sponsor Licence Fee: £536 (Small/Charitable Sponsor) or £1,476 (Medium/Large Sponsor) (Zero VAT) | Up to 8 weeks (10 working days Pre-Licence Priority) |
| Immigration Tribunal Bail Applications | Starts from £500 + VAT | Separately payable Barrister/Counsel fee for hearing (normally £500 + VAT if applicable); no Tribunal application fee | Up to 1 month (decision given at hearing) |
| Cancellations of Removal Directions, Urgent Injunctions & Judicial Reviews (Challenging Detention, Removal or Refusal where no right of appeal exists) | Normally dealt with on discounted Conditional Fee Agreements ('No Win, Pay Less'): discounted fee ranges from £2,000 to £5,000 + VAT depending on complexity. In the event of a win, our standard hourly rates (£165 to £400/hr + VAT) apply under the CFA (average cost up to permission decision on papers: £8,000 + VAT; up to oral permission hearing: £15,000 + VAT), which may be recoverable from the Opponent. | Upper Tribunal / High Court Judicial Review Issue Fee (£169 initial permission / £385 continuation – Zero VAT) + Barrister fees (+ 20% VAT) | Variable (normally up to 6 months) |
| First-tier Tribunal Immigration Appeals | Starts from £1,500 + VAT | HMCTS Tribunal Fee: £140 per Appellant (oral hearing) / £80 (paper) (Zero VAT) + Barrister fee for hearing (normally £750 to £1,200 + VAT depending on seniority) | Concluded normally within 1 year (6–12 months) |
| Home Office Administrative Reviews (AR) | £750 to £1,500 + VAT (depending on complexity) | Home Office Administrative Review Fee: £80 (Zero VAT) | 2 to 3 months |
| Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR Settlement Applications) | Starts from £1,250 + VAT (plus £400 – £500 + VAT per additional dependant applicant) | Home Office ILR Fee: £2,885 per applicant (Zero VAT; not chargeable on applications by recognised refugees or protected persons). No IHS is payable. | Up to 6 months (or next working day via Super Priority) |
| Naturalisation for British Citizenship (Form AN / Child Registration Form MN1, including first UK Passport guidance) | Starts from £825 + VAT per applicant | Home Office Fee: £1,630 per Adult (including ceremony fee) / £1,214 per Child (Form MN1) (Zero VAT). No IHS is payable. | Up to 6 months |
3. Residential Conveyancing Quotation & Additional Costs in Exceptional Circumstances
In residential conveyancing, fees and disbursements vary depending on factors such as the property’s value, leasehold tenure, whether or not there is a mortgage, or corporate/SPV ownership. Furthermore, some disbursements (such as freeholder notice fees, management packs, and local authority searches) are set by third parties over whom we have no control.
Standard Residential Purchase Quotation & Disbursement Items
- Residential Sale Professional Fee: From £675.00 + VAT
- Residential Purchase (No Mortgage): From £795.00 + VAT
- Residential Purchase (With Mortgage): £950.00 – £2,250.00 + VAT (by value band)
- Telegraphic Transfer (TT) Fee: £30.00 + VAT per transaction
- Payment on Account: 50% of quoted fee, VAT & initial disbursements
- Searches Bundle (Regulated Water/Drainage, Environmental, Chancel Indemnity & Regulated Local Authority Search): £200.00 inc. VAT
- Land Charges Bankruptcy Search (K16): £4.00 per name
- Lawyer Checker Verification: £18.00 + VAT
- HM Land Registry Priority Search (OS1): £5.00
- Electronic ID Check (Credas): £12.50 + VAT per person
- HM Land Registry Registration Fee: Scale fee on application (Zero VAT)
SDLT is payable to HMRC on completion and depends on purchase price, first-time buyer relief, additional property surcharge, or non-UK resident status.
Calculate SDLT on Official HMRC PortalSchedule of Additional Conveyancing Costs in Exceptional Circumstances
NB: This is not an exhaustive list, but covers the main additional legal work items that may arise depending on your property or lender requirements (all figures exclude 20% VAT):
Fee Earner Qualifications, Post-Qualification Experience & Supervision (SRA Rule 1.4)
In compliance with SRA Transparency Rule 1.4, all legal work is conducted or directly supervised by senior admitted Solicitors of the Senior Courts of England & Wales:
- Overall Heads of Practice & Regulatory Supervision: Supervised by Managing Director Mr Imtiaz Ahmed Ranjha (Solicitor, LLB, LLM, COFA & MLRO, 15+ years PQE) and Director Mr Salman Randhawa (Solicitor, LLB, COLP & Training Principal, 15+ years PQE).
- Immigration, Asylum & Public Law Department: Handled by Mr Ghulam Abbas (Solicitor, 10+ years PQE) and Mr Chinonso Ijezie (Consultant Solicitor, LLB, BL, 8+ years PQE), supported by Registered Trainee Solicitors (Mr Adnan Afzal Chattha, Mrs Maria Hsiao) and Senior Caseworker (Mr Muhammad Raza) under direct partner supervision.
- Conveyancing, Probate, Wills & Commercial Leases: Supervised by Mr Imtiaz Ahmed Ranjha, Mr Seamus Gavin (Consultant Solicitor, BCL, 15+ years PQE), and Mr Chinonso Ijezie, alongside Conveyancing Consultant Mr Imtiaz Ahmed and Trainee Solicitor Mr R. S. Hopkin.
- Family, Litigation, Personal Injury & Employment Law: Handled and supervised by Mr Salman Randhawa, Mr Imtiaz Ahmed Ranjha, Mr Ghulam Abbas, and Mr Chinonso Ijezie, supported by Trainee Solicitor Mr R. S. Hopkin and Paralegal Mr Hlanganiso Moyo.