Private Client

Private client work is charged at £230.40 (£192 + £38.40 VAT) per hour, in addition to disbursements which might include, although not exclusively, court fees, barristers fees etc.

It is impossible to provide an estimate of costs without knowing the specific circumstances of each case, because the amount of work required will depend upon the nature of the advice required and value of the dispute.

We charge an initial consultation fee of £60 (£50 + £10 VAT), which is deducted from the total costs charge on your case upon receipt of instructions to proceed.

The above mentioned hourly rate may be subject to variation in the case of disputes of over £100,000 or those matters which include complex circumstances.

A NO OBLIGATION quote for legal costs on your case will be provided following an initial consultation. This will detail all the work that will be included within that price. No work will be undertaken until you have understood and agreed to that quote.

A estimate timescale will also be provided for key stages in the case. These are estimates only due to them being influenced by conduct of the parties, court workloads etc.

There may be unforeseen circumstances which require that quote to be revised. This may relate to an increase in value, complexity or due to a factor otherwise previously unknown. You will be advised should such an occasion arise. We will advice on the nature of that circumstance, why it has impacted upon the original costs quotation and we will provide a revised quote for your consideration and approval.

No such additional costs will be incurred until these have been understood and approved by you.