Cost Transparency - David Ebert Solicitors

Cost Transparency – SRA Transparency Guidelines.

As per the recent guidelines set by the SRA. All legal firms must showcase their fee structure based on the service provided to the client.

Below is a fee guideline of our set services.

Employment Tribunal cases – claims for unfair and wrongful dismissal

TEAM

Our office is based at Unit 17 Hedge End Business Centre, Botley Road, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2AU, which has a team carrying out conveyancing.

All work is supervised by Emon Ahmed a senior partner, and is carried out by solicitors or paralegals. Hourly rates, where a fixed fee does not apply, are as follows:

£350.00 plus VAT per hour – Senior Partner
£175.00 plus VAT per hour – Solicitor
£50.00 plus VAT per hour – Paralegal or non-qualified staff member

You will have a dedicated person who will be responsible for your case and who will be supported by team colleagues.

OUR FEES

Our pricing for bringing and defending claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal

Simple case: £25,000 -£50,000 (excluding VAT, charged at 20%)

Medium complexity case: £50,000 – £100,000 (excluding VAT, charged at 20%)

High complexity case: £60,000 -£120,000 (excluding VAT, charged at 20%)

Factors that could make a case more complex:

If it is necessary to make or defend applications to amend claims or to provide further information about an existing claim
Defending claims that are brought by litigants in person
Making or defending a costs application
Complex preliminary issues such as whether the claimant is disabled (if this is not agreed by the parties)
The number of witnesses and documents
If it is an automatic unfair dismissal claim e.g. if you are dismissed after blowing the whistle on your employer
Allegations of discrimination which are linked to the dismissal

There will be an additional charge for us to attend a Tribunal Hearing of between £275 – £350 plus VAT per hour, per day (excluding VAT, charged at 20%).

Disbursements

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process and any disbursement costs will be notified to you, however are fully covered by our quoted fee.

Key stages

The fees set out above cover all of the work in relation to the following key stages of a claim:

Taking your initial instructions, reviewing the papers and advising you on merits and likely compensation (this is likely to be revisited throughout the matter and subject to change)
Entering into pre-claim conciliation where this is mandatory to explore whether a settlement can be reached;
Preparing claim or response
Reviewing and advising on claim or response from other party
Exploring settlement and negotiating settlement throughout the process
preparing or considering a schedule of loss
Preparing for (and attending) a Preliminary Hearing
Exchanging documents with the other party and agreeing a bundle of documents
Taking witness statements, drafting statements and agreeing their content with witnesses
preparing bundle of documents
Reviewing and advising on the other party’s witness statements
agreeing a list of issues, a chronology and/or cast list
Preparation and attendance at Final Hearing, including instructions to Counsel

The stages set out above are an indication and if some of stages above are not required, the fee will be reduced. You may wish to handle the claim yourself and only have our advice in relation to some of the stages. This can also be arranged on your individual needs.

How long will my matter take?

The time that it takes from taking your initial instructions to the final resolution of your matter depends largely on the stage at which your case is resolved. If a settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation, your case is likely to take 8-12 weeks. If your claim proceeds to a Final Hearing, your case is likely to take 12-18 months. This is just an estimate and we will of course be able to give you a more accurate timescale once we have more information and as the matter progresses. Employment Tribunal cases often settle and can be resolved before the full hearing.

Overall Costs

We estimate that the total cost to bring or defend a case in the Employment Tribunal will be approximately:

· Simple case: £25,000 -£50,000 (excluding VAT, charged at 20%)

· Medium complexity case: £50,000 – £100,000 (excluding VAT, charged at 20%)

· High complexity case: £60,000 -£120,000 (excluding VAT, charged at 20%)

This estimate includes our professional charges and disbursements (for example, a barrister’s costs and photocopying costs). An Employment Tribunal case can become more complicated and this will increase our legal fees. For example, the ‘estimated total legal costs’ does not include defending applications brought by your opponent – this would increase cost and we would notify you about this before incurring additional fees. Additionally, if you make a claim and the employer argues that you are self-employed or if there are jurisdictional issues that need to be dealt with, this will also affect our fees and is not included in the ‘estimated total legal costs’.

We also point out that in the majority of cases a settlement is reached before trial, which would reduce the overall cost. If you instruct us you will be proved with a tailored quotation for your case in our client care letter / terms of business.

Immigration

TEAM

The team at Unit 17 Hedge End Business Centre, Botley Road, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2AU is led by Sue Chana, a senior solicitor, and supervised by Markus Malik, a senior partner and solicitor, and comprises of solicitors and/or other fee earners. The hourly rates for immigration are as follows, in cases where a fixed fee is not agreed:

£350.00 plus VAT per hour – Senior Partner
£250.00 plus VAT per hour – Senior Solicitor
£175.00 plus VAT per hour – Solicitor
£50.00 plus VAT per hour – Paralegal or non-qualified staff member

OUR FEES

Please note that we work on a fixed fee basis. This depends on the type of case and the complexity of the case based on each client.

Application for leave to remain

A note on value added tax (VAT) – All the figures given below include VAT charged at 20% unless specifically stated. However, charging VAT in relation to immigration matters may depend on where you live and what immigration permission you have. We will confirm whether VAT (at a rate of 20%) is payable when you instruct us and we can work out if VAT is properly chargeable.

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

Please note as explained above fees are charged on a fixed fee. The average fee for an extension application for leave to remain is £1100 plus VAT.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time;
Giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

*The amount of time depends on the number of documents, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. Usual disbursements for an immigration case would be £200-£500 inclusive of VAT, where applicable, however this can vary. The following are usual disbursements for the process:

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

We will normally be able to submit this type of application in a short period of time depending on the evidence required and the length of time it may take to obtain the evidence of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.

Please note the anticipated length of time and fees are an estimate based on the facts above. All applications are likely to vary and of course, we can give you a more accurate estimate once we have more information about your specific case.

Appeal and Administrative review costs are not included in the fees.

We usually charge on a fixed fee basis. Our rates range from £1,500 to £2,000 fixed fee not including disbursements i.e counsel fees. This is at the First-tier Tribunal only. Further fee will be required should the appeal proceed to the Upper Tribunal etc.

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

*the amount of time depends on the number of documents, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Our immigration team can assist with all types of UK immigration applications. If a particular application or service is not listed below, please do not hesitate to contact our immigration team for a quote.

Tier 1 (Investor)

You can no longer apply for a new Tier 1 (Investor) visa.

If you already have a Tier 1 (Investor) visa

If you already have this visa (or had one in the last 12 months and it was your most recent visa), you can still apply:

· to settle in the UK (indefinite leave to remain)

· to extend your visa for 2 years

· for family members to join you

Our fees will typically range from £1000 – £1,500 plus VAT excluding application fees and Health Surcharge fees depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application. Applicants will also need to pay for costs such as the Home Office application fees, biometric appointment fees, Immigration Health Surcharge fees, and any required translation or courier costs.

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
Giving advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

*the length of time depends on the number of documents, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Innovator/Start up visas

Our fees will typically range from £2,500 – £5,000 plus VAT depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application. Applicants will also need to pay for costs such as the Home Office application fees, biometric appointment fees, Immigration Health Surcharge fees, and any required translation or courier costs.

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
Giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Global Talent visa

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Turkish Businessperson visa

Our fees will typically range from £2,000 – £4,000 plus VAT depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application. Applicants will also need to pay for costs such as the biometric appointment fees and any required translation or courier costs.

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Appendix Skilled Worker route now

We usually charge between £2,000 – £2,500 plus VAT depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application and the reasons for the extension. Applicants will also need to pay for costs such as the Home Office application fees, biometric appointment fees, Immigration Health Surcharge fees, and any required translation or courier costs.

Our fees do not cover matters such as assisting the applicant’s Sponsor with work required for the assignment of a Certificate of Sponsorship. Should this be required, we would be happy to assist and can provide the Sponsor with a quote as necessary.

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Intra company routes

We usually charge between £1,750 – £2,500 plus VAT depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application and the reasons for the extension. Applicants will also need to pay for costs such as the Home Office application fees, biometric appointment fees, Immigration Health Surcharge fees, and any required translation or courier costs.

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Appendix Student/Child Student

Our fees do not cover matters such as assisting the applicant’s Sponsor with work required for the assignment of a Certificate of Acceptance. Should this be required, we would be happy to assist and can provide the Sponsor with a quote as necessary.

Temporary Worker Routes

We usually charge between £1,750- £2,500 plus VAT depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application and the reasons for the extension. Applicants will also need to pay for costs such as the Home Office application fees, biometric appointment fees, Immigration Health Surcharge fees, and any required translation or courier costs.

Ancestry visa

Our fees will typically range from £1,750- £2,500 plus VAT depending on whether the application is an initial grant or an extension application. Applicants will also need to pay for costs such as the Home Office application fees, biometric appointment fees, Immigration Health Surcharge fees, and any required translation or courier costs.

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Fiancé(e) or Proposed Civil Partner of British national or settled person visa

Our fees will typically range from £1,500 – £2,000 plus VAT. Applicants will also need to pay for costs such as the Home Office application fees, biometric appointment fees, and any required translation or courier costs.

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Spouse, Civil Partner, Unmarried Partner or Child of British national or settled person (five-year route to settlement)

Our fees will typically range from £1,200 – £1,500 plus VAT. Applicants will also need to pay for costs such as the Home Office application fees, biometric appointment fees, Immigration Health Surcharge fees, and any required translation or courier costs.

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Dependant Adult Relative

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Standard Visitor

Our fees will typically range from £1,500 – £2,000 plus VAT depending on the category of standard visitor visa. Applicants will also need to pay for costs such as the Home Office application fees, biometric appointment fees, and any required translation or courier costs.

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Domestic Worker Visitor

Our fees will typically range from £1,000 – £1,500 plus VAT depending on the Applicant’s and their employer’s circumstances. Applicants will also need to pay for costs such as the Home Office application fees, biometric appointment fees and any required translation or courier costs.

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

*the length of time ours depends on the number of documents, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Indefinite Leave to Remain following five years in the UK

We usually charge between £1,200 – £1,500 plus VAT. Applicants will also need to pay for costs such as the Home Office application fees, biometric appointment fees, and any required translation or courier costs.

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Indefinite Leave to Remain following 10 years in the UK

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Naturalization as a British Citizen

We usually charge between £1,000 – £1,500 plus VAT. Applicants will also need to pay for costs such as the Home Office application fees, biometric appointment fees, and any required translation or courier costs.

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Registration as a British Citizen

The exact length of time it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf;
Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Disbursements

These are costs payable to a third party such as the Home Office. Disbursements can include Immigration Health Surcharges, Application fees, premium service fees, Court fees, Counsel fees, and country expert and/or interpreters fees.

Please do contact us for an obligation-free but case-specific quote.

The information above is provided for illustration purposes only and to help clients understand how we charge for our services. Please do call us to discuss your specific circumstances. If you instruct us, you will be provided with a detailed quotation in our client care letter which sets out the terms and conditions of our relationship.

Probate Work

When someone passes away it is often necessary to obtain a Grant of Representation to obtain the authority to deal with the deceased’s assets and liabilities whether or not a Will had been made.

Instructing a solicitor with specialist knowledge of the process required to wind up an estate can help you at this difficult time. We can obtain the Grant on your behalf and will also be able to collect in and distribute the assets to beneficiaries and assist with any other matters that arise in relation to the estate and any ongoing trust.

Our team of experts:

The team comprises [Ali Ebrahim and Glenroy Van Baskerville] who is a qualified solicitor based at [Unit 17 Hedge End Business Centre, Botley Road, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2AU] who have extensive experience of administering estates as well as dealing with all other areas of Private Client practice.

What are the legal costs?

Applying for the grant, collecting and distributing the assets

We anticipate this will take between 12 and 16 hours work at £295 per hour plus VAT at 20%. Total costs estimated at 4750 ( plus 20% VAT). This work will be carried out by Ali Ebrahim. Ali is the only solicitor listed in this section.

The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter. For example, if there is one beneficiary and no property, costs will be at the lower end of the range. If there are multiple beneficiaries, a property and multiple bank accounts, costs will be at the higher end. Costing will also depend on the complexity of the matter and in certain circumstances a value element will be added. If a value element is added the client will be advised specifically in the client care letter.
It may be possible to agree on a fixed fee for administering a simple estate and this could typically range between £2000 and £3,500 (excluding VAT) depending on the circumstances of the estate and the seniority and experience of the person responsible for the work.

We will handle the full process for you. This quote is for estates where:

There is a valid will
There is no more than one property
There are no more than 5 banks or building society accounts
There are no other intangible assets
There are no more than 6 beneficiaries and they are identifiable and traceable, and no trust is required (such as for a minor or for a vulnerable person)
There are no disputes between beneficiaries on division of assets. If disputes arise this is likely to lead to an increase in costs
There is no inheritance tax payable and the executors do not need to submit a full account to HMRC
There are no claims made against the estate

Disbursements included in this fee (where applicable VAT is included at 20%):

Probate application fee of £273 plus £1.50 for each extra sealed copy of the Grant.
Bankruptcy-only Land Charges Department searches (£2 per beneficiary)
£85 – £120 plus VAT in The London Gazette – Protects trustees against unexpected claims from unknown creditors.
£275 -£500 plus Vat in a Local Newspaper – This also helps to protect against unexpected claims.
Property valuation by RICS qualified surveyor (estimate) £500- £1000 plus 20% VAT
Asset search for missing assets £135 plus 20% VAT
National Will registrar search £38 – £95 plus 20% VAT

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Potential additional costs

If there is no will or the estate consists of any share holdings (stocks and bonds) there is likely to be additional costs that could range significantly depending on the estate and how it is to be dealt with. We can give you a more accurate quote once we have more information.
If any additional sealed copies of the grant are required, they will cost £1.50 (1 per asset usually).
Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the estate is not included.

How long will this take?

On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with within 6-9 months. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes 8-12 weeks. Collecting assets then follows, which can take between up to 8 weeks. Once this has been done, we can distribute the assets, which normally takes up to 4 weeks.

Probate

We can help you through this difficult process by obtaining the Grant of Probate on your behalf. We will also undertake the collecting and distributing of assets.

How much does this service cost?

TOTAL: fixed fee of £2500 (excluding. VAT).

This includes: obtaining the grant, collecting assets and distributing them.

Breakdown of costs:

Legal fees £2500

VAT on legal fees £ 500

Disbursements (£ 400- £500 in total including VAT at 20% where applicable):

Probate court fee of £ 273.
Bankruptcy-only Land Charges Department searches (£2 per beneficiary).
£ 85- £120 in The London Gazette – Protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors.
£275- £500 in a Local Newspaper – This also helps to protect against unexpected claims.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

As part of our fixed fee we will:

Provide you with a dedicated and experienced probate solicitor to work on your matter
Identify the legally appointed executors or administrators and beneficiaries
Accurately identify the type of Probate application you will require
Obtain the relevant documents required to make the application
Complete the Probate Application and the relevant HMRC forms
Draft a legal oath for you to swear
Make the application to the Probate Court on your behalf
Obtain the Probate and securely send two copies to you
Collect and distribute all assets in the estate

On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with within 6-9 months. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes 8-12 weeks. Collecting assets then follows, which can take between 8-10 weeks. Once this has been done, we can distribute the assets, which normally takes 4-6 weeks.

What if my matter is more complicated?

If a full inheritance tax account is required or there are other reasons why the estate is more complicated, our hourly charging rates will apply and the costs will depend on the complexity and the work which needs to be completed. It is important to provide us with as much information about the estate as you can at the outset so that we can try to provide as accurate an estimate of our costs as possible prior to commencing work.

Possible complications include:

· Multiple beneficiaries, including those that are charitable, resident overseas, under 18 and/or vulnerable;

· One or more of the beneficiaries cannot be located, whether under a will or an Intestacy;

· There is more than one property, a life interest in a property, and/or investment properties;

· Inheritance tax is payable;

· An application for the Residence Nil Rate Band inheritance tax relief is required;

· A trust is created in the Will, or arises in respect of a minor beneficiary;

· There are shareholdings with more than one share registrar

· A deed of variation is being entered into to vary the beneficial entitlements;

· The estate has an international element, for example: the deceased was non-UK domiciled or there is a query over their domicile status or owned assets in another jurisdiction.

What if I want to do some of the work myself?

· If you would like to obtain valuations of all the assets and liabilities in the estate and to deal with the administration of the estate yourself but would like us to prepare and submit an application for the grant of representation on your behalf, then provided that a full inheritance tax account is not required and we do not have to communicate with any third parties other than the Probate Registry, the work would be carried out at a fixed fee of between £2000 (excluding VAT) and £3500 (excluding VAT) if it is not necessary to transfer an inheritance tax allowance from the deceased’s spouse. If it is also necessary to apply for the transfer of an unused inheritance tax allowance from the deceased’s spouse, the cost would be £1,500 plus VAT.

As part of this fixed fee we would:

Identify the type of grant required and the documentation required to enable us to complete the paperwork to apply for the grant

Complete the return of estate information form;
Draft the statement of truth for you;
Complete any necessary form to transfer the inheritance tax allowance of the deceased’s spouse
Make the application to the Probate Registry on your behalf;
Send you the grant of representation.
If any additional work is required, there would be an additional cost

Residential Conveyancing

TEAMS

Our office is based at Unit 17 Hedge End Business Centre, Botley Road, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2AU, which has a team carrying out conveyancing.

The team is led and all files are supervised by the Senior Partner – Kiran Sandhu, who is a solicitor.

All work is carried out by either qualified lawyers or paralegals with their hourly rates as follows, and apply in cases where a fixed fee is not agreed:

£350.00 plus VAT per hour – Senior Partner
£175.00 plus VAT per hour – Solicitor or Licenced Conveyancer
£50.00 plus VAT per hour – Paralegal or non-qualified staff member

You will have a dedicated person who will be responsible for your case and who will be supported by team colleagues.

OUR FEES

Our fixed fees for conveyancing services will depend on the value of the property and the degree of complexity. We offer good value for quality work and service.

Residential Property sales and purchases.

Conveyancing

Our team has many years of collective experience in delivering high quality work in all matters relating to property. We have several members of the team who may work on your matter. Regardless of who works on your matter, they will be supervised by Kiran Sandhu, Partner.

Our office is based at Unit 17 Hedge End Business Centre, Botley Road, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2AU, which has a team carrying out conveyancing.

You will have a dedicated person who will be responsible for your case and who will be supported by team colleagues. Our fees for conveyancing services will depend on the value of the property and the degree of complexity. We offer good value for quality work and service.

Our fees* cover all of the work required to complete the sale and purchase of your new home, which can include dealing with registration at the Land Registry, and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) if the property is in England or Land Transaction Tax (Land Tax) if the property is in Wales on a purchase.

Conveyancer’s general fees and disbursements

Fees

Legal fee from £475 plus VAT £95 (sale)
Legal fee from £795 plus VAT £159 (purchase)
(An additional fee from £150 plus VAT £30 will be charged for a Leasehold)
(An additional fee will be charged for a purchase with a mortgage offer which will depend on the content of the mortgage offer – minimum fee £100 plus VAT £20)
Electronic money transfer fee to complete £50 plus VAT £10
Electronic money transfer fee to redeem mortgage £50 plus VAT £10

Subtotal freehold sale fee £575 plus VAT £115
Subtotal freehold purchase fee £875 plus VAT £175

Disbursements (inclusive of VAT where appropriate)

Search fees £200-£350
HM Land Registry Priority Search £4
HM Land Registry fee from £40 depending on property price
Bankruptcy Search £3.90 (per person)
Electronic ID checks £20 (per person)
Purchase Subtotal £417.90
HM Land Registry office copies fees on sale estimate £10 (freehold) – £30 (leasehold)

Estimated freehold cash purchase total: £1142.90 plus VAT £228.58 plus Stamp Duty

Estimated sale purchase total £605 plus VAT £121

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. A fee may be charged to us for making an application and if incurred this would then be passed on to the client. There are certain leasehold disbursements which will be set out in the individual lease relating to the Property. The disbursements quoted above are not exhaustive and other disbursements may apply depending on the terms of the lease. We will update you on the specific fees upon receipt and review of the information such as the draft contract pack documentation from the seller’s solicitors.

Anticipated additional Leasehold Disbursements

Notice of Transfer fee – This fee if chargeable is set out in the leasehold sales pack. Often the fee is between £1-£250.
Notice of Charge fee (if the property is to be mortgaged) – This fee if chargeable is set out in the leasehold sales pack. Often the fee is between £1-£250.
Deed of Covenant fee – This fee if chargeable is set out in the leasehold sales pack. Often it is between £1-£400.
Certificate of Compliance fee – This fee if chargeable is set out in the leasehold sales pack. Often it is between £1-£500.

These Disbursements vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above. We can give you an accurate figure once we have sight of the specific transaction documents from the seller’s solicitors.

You should also be aware that ground rent and service charge are likely to apply and increase throughout your ownership of the property. We will confirm the ground rent and the anticipated service charge as soon as this we receive this information.

Stamp Duty or Land Tax (on purchase)

This depends on the purchase price of your property. You can calculate the amount you will need to pay by using HMRC’s website or if the property is located in Wales by using the Welsh Revenue Authority’s website. All clients are advised to obtain independent financial advice on their own tax affairs.

How long will my house purchase take?

· On average, it can take between 8-16 weeks to reach an exchange of contracts on a simple purchase of an existing freehold from when a client has retuned their forms and their ID has been verified and from when we receive a complete draft contract pack from the seller’s solicitors. Timescales can depend on the specifics of each transaction.

· Leasehold properties tend to be more complicated than freeholds and can take longer as a result. Additional timescales can depend on the specifics of each transaction.

· New build properties can take 8-16 weeks to reach an exchange of contracts but completion may not take place for many years. Timescales depend on the specifics of the transaction.

Stages of the purchase process

The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. However, below we have suggested some key stages that may apply to a simple freehold purchase:

Take your instructions and give you initial advice
Check client ID and finances are in place to fund purchase and contact lender’s solicitors if needed
Receive contract and supporting documents (including an additional leasehold sales pack on a leasehold purchase) from seller’s solicitor.
Apply for initial standard searches (Local Authority, Water and Drainage, Environmental) and await results which usually take approximately 2-8 weeks to arrive.
Await clients instructions as to what enquiries they wish to raise from their inspection of the property, their reading of paperwork sent to them and from their surveyor’s report.
Raise enquiries of seller’s solicitor from those raise by the buyer and from the draft contact pack received from the seller’s solicitor and from the search results.
Give you advice on all documents and information received as requested
Go through conditions of mortgage offer with you
Send final contract to you for signature once approved
Agree completion date (date from which you own the property)
Exchange contracts following instructions and notify you that this has happened
Arrange for all monies needed to be received from lender and you
Complete purchase
Deal with payment of Stamp Duty/Land Tax
Deal with application for registration at Land Registry
Deal with post completion requirements specific to the transaction.

Leasehold purchases tend to be more complicated and the complications depend on the specifics of the transaction.

It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. A Purchase of a leasehold property that requires an extension of the lease will take significantly longer, between 3-5 months. In such situations, additional charges would apply.

Stages of a Sale

· Dealing with identity requirements and other compliance

· Preparing sale contract and documentation

· Obtaining and reviewing a leasehold sale pack if the property is leasehold.

· Liaising with the seller on purchaser enquires

· Dealing with exchange of contracts

· Preparing for and dealing with completion

· Paying off existing mortgage and accounting to sellers for sale monies ( if there are multiple charges or restrictions to be redeemed we may charge additional fees depending on the work involved)

How long will my house sale take?

• On average, it can take between 8-12 weeks to reach an exchange of contracts on a simple sale of an existing freehold from when a client has retuned their forms and their ID has been verified and from when we are able to send out a complete draft contract pack to the buyer’s solicitors. Timescales can depend on the specifics of each transaction.

• Leasehold properties tend to be more complicated than freeholds and can take longer as a result. Additional timescales can depend on the specifics of each transaction.

Re-mortgage

· Dealing with identity requirements and other compliance

· Obtaining and reviewing a leasehold remortgage pack.

· Reviewing mortgage offer and conditions and dealing with requirements of the lender

· Preparing mortgage documentation

· Preparing for and dealing with completion

· Paying off existing mortgage and accounting to you for sale monies

· Completing the re-mortgage and registering at Land Registry

How long will my house remortgage take?

• On average, it can take between 4-8 weeks to remortgage a simple existing freehold from when a client has retuned their forms and their ID has been verified. Timescales can depend on the specifics of each transaction.

• Leasehold properties tend to be more complicated than freeholds and can take longer as a result. Additional timescales can depend on the specifics of each transaction.

Non-standard transactions

We may charge different fees for cases that have particular features or complications. For example:

· Auction purchase. Typical additional charge will be 25% of our usual fee

· Unregistered title Registration of tile. Typical additional charge will be 50% of our usual fee with a £1000 plus VAT minimum.

· New build properties. Typical additional charge will be 50% of our usual fee.

· Islamic mortgage. Typical additional charge will be 50% of our usual fee.

· Help to buy. Supplement £350 plus vat

· Help to Buy ISA. £50.00 plus vat

· Shared ownership. Supplement £250 plus vat

· Purchase of repossessed property. Typical additional charge will be 50% of our usual fee.

· Lease extensions and variations. Fees dependent on terms and complexity.

· Buy to let mortgages by specialist lenders where fees depend on the specifics of the lender’s requirements.

· Overseas identity requirements (£250 to £500 plus vat)

· Documentation for Gifts of deposits (typically £250 plus vat)

· Personal loans (typically £500 plus VAT)

· Dealing with defective titles

* Our standard fees assume that:

this is a standard transaction and that no unforeseen matters arise including for example (but not limited to) a defect in title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of additional documents ancillary to the main transaction
if leasehold, this is the assignment of an existing lease and is not the grant of a new lease
the transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise
all parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation
no indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of specifics which may affect quotes for conveyancing matters.

value of the property
first-time buyer
re-mortgage
freehold or leasehold
new build
first registration of title
whether a mortgage or not, or Islamic mortgage
in purchase cases, whether primary residence, buy to let or second/holiday home
multiple owners
shared ownership scheme
using a help to buy scheme, and whether it is an equity loan or ISA
purchase under right to buy
purchase at auction
property has been repossessed

Motoring Offences

TEAMS

Our office is based at Unit 17 Hedge End Business Centre, Botley Road, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2AU, which has a team carrying out conveyancing.

All work is supervised by Emon Ahmed a senior partner, and is carried out by solicitors or paralegals. Hourly rates, where a fixed fee does not apply, are as follows:

£350.00 plus VAT per hour – Senior Partner
£175.00 plus VAT per hour – Solicitor
£50.00 plus VAT per hour – Paralegal or non-qualified staff member

You will have a dedicated person who will be responsible for your case and who will be supported by team colleagues.

OUR FEES

Drink driving offence, guilty plea – fixed fee £1,000.00 (excluding VAT charged at 20%)

Fee includes:

2 hours attendance/preparation:
- considering evidence
- taking your instructions
- providing advice on likely sentence
taking up to one witness statement
Attendance and representation at a single hearing at the Magistrates Court

The fee does not include:

instruction of any expert witnesses
advice and assistance in relation to a special reasons hearing
advice or assistance in relation to any appeal

The key stages of your matter are based on the presumption that you have entered a guilty plea and have a date for your hearing.

Meet with your solicitor to provide instructions on what happened.
We will consider initial disclosure, and any other evidence and provide advice.
Arranging to take further witness statements if necessary (this will have an additional cost, of £250.00 per hour excluding VAT).
We will explain the court procedure to you, so you know what to expect on the day of your hearing, and the sentencing options available to the court.
We will conduct any further preparatory work, obtain further instructions from you if necessary and answer any follow up queries you have.
We cannot provide a timescale of when your hearing will take place, as this depends on the court listing for that day.
We will discuss the outcome with you. If advice is required on appeal, this will carry an additional cost.

Disbursements are difficult to predict in cases which involve court preparation, however the most common disbursements would be expert witness reports. These are generally in the region of £500-£1,000 inclusive of VAT, but could cost more should they be particularly complex or fall into an area where expertise is particularly niche.

Debt Recovery

TEAMS

Our office is based at Unit 17 Hedge End Business Centre, Botley Road, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2AU, which has a team carrying out conveyancing.

All work is supervised by Emon Ahmed a senior partner, and is carried out by solicitors or paralegals. Hourly rates, where a fixed fee does not apply, are as follows:

£350.00 plus VAT per hour – Senior Partner
£175.00 plus VAT per hour – Solicitor
£50.00 plus VAT per hour – Paralegal or non-qualified staff member

You will have a dedicated person who will be responsible for your case and who will be supported by team colleagues.

Court Claims

These costs apply where your claim is in relation to an unpaid invoice which is not disputed and enforcement action is not needed. If the other party disputes your claim at any point, we will discuss any further work required and provide you with revised advice about costs if necessary, which could be on a fixed fee (e.g. if a one off letter is required), or an hourly rate if more extensive work is needed.

Debt value	Court fee	Our fee plus VAT (Estimate)
Up to £5,000	£205	£1,000 – £1,500 plus VAT
£5,001 – £10,000	£455	£2,000 – £2,500 plus VAT
£10,001 – £50,000	5% value of the claim	Excess of £5,000 plus VAT

Anyone wishing to proceed with a claim should note that:

The VAT element of our fee cannot be reclaimed from your debtor.
Interest and compensation may take the debt into a higher banding, with a higher cost.
The costs quoted above are not for matters where enforcement action, such as the bailiff, is needed to collect your debt.

Our fee includes:

Taking your instructions and reviewing documentation
Undertaking appropriate searches
Sending a letter before action
Receiving payment and sending onto you, or if the debt is not paid, drafting and issuing claim
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
If payment is not received within 14-21 days, providing you with advice on next steps and likely costs

Straightforward, undisputed matters will often take between 3-12 weeks from date of instruction to seek recovery from your opponent. Should it be necessary to issue court proceedings to seek recovery, we estimate it can take anywhere up to 12 months to obtain a judgment. If enforcement action is needed, the matter will take longer to resolve.

The above fees do not usually attract disbursements, or third party costs, given our fees include postage costs. The following fees regarding enforcement action however do and the relevant fees are included as per each service. Enforcement Fees information

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This information is provided for illustration purposes and to help clients understand how we charge for our services. Please do discuss your circumstances. If you instruct us you will be provided with a tailored quotation in our client care letter / terms of business which will set out our relationship

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