At Aman Solicitors Advocates we pride ourselves on providing a high level of service at a cost which is extremely competitive, we take pride in providing clear and realistic cost estimates. We provide an estimate at the outset of any matter and on request. While the cost of court action can be difficult to estimate our longstanding experience enables us to provide you with an accurate and realistic costs estimate. We are always happy to discuss your matter and agree an amount that we will not exceed without your written agreement.
We offer a professional service with very reasonable fees and where possible flexible payment terms for all of our clients;
Applications under the Points Based (PBS Tiers 1, 2, 4 and 5)
Our agreed fee charges are as follows:
This includes Graduate Entrepreneur, sole Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur team etc.
These types of applications are complex and never straightforward and the costs will vary from £3000.00 to £5000.00. The price of researching and preparing a business plan is not included in this fee estimate although reviewing and advising in relation to the business plan that has been prepared is. The cost of preparing a business plan varies depending on the nature and size of the business but will be between £2000- £3000.
The costs of this type of visa application can vary between £2000-£4000
The exact costs associated with this type of visa application will vary and depend on the nature of the job and the organisation that the applicant will be joining. The costs will typically vary between £2000-£4000
The costs associated with such applications will vary depending on whether the applicant is a child who will not be living with a parent or close relative (grandparent, brother, sister, step- parent, uncle (brother or half- brother of your parent) or aunt (sister or half- sister of your parent) who is aged 18 or over) then adequate care arrangements will have to be made and evidenced. The costs of dealing with such applications will vary between £1200- £2000
Applications for adults to study at universities or appropriate institutions that are approved by the Home Office will usually be more straightforward then those relating to children. The costs of dealing with such applications will be between £1000-£1500
The costs associated with such applications will vary depending on the nature of the application and will typically be between £800-£1000 The amount of work involved in any particular application will depend on a number of facts such as:
Your immigration history:
Our agreed fee charges for Entry Clearance, Leave to remain, Indefinite leave to remain/Settlement applications visitor visas, family reunion, spouses/partners, parents /children, Long Residency, EEA, 33other applications and responding to decisions to start deportation are as follows:
The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
Our agreed fee covers all work relating to your matter including, the work will typically involve:
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as the Home Office fees, medical or other experts' fees / interpreter fees, etc.
It is difficult to estimate how long it will take before the Home Office can reach a decision in your matter as this will depend on a case and a caseworker dealing with the application, however they can typically take anything between 3 and 12 months to process an application
Please note the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate based on the facts above. All applications are likely to vary and we can give you a more accurate estimate once we have more information about your specific case, at which point we may be able to agree a fee with you at a certain (fixed) level for our charges (excluding VAT and disbursements e.g. Home Office fees). Please be advised that we will not issue any refund if you withdraw your instructions
Our fees for bringing and defending claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal in the Employment Tribunal in England and Wales can vary from anywhere between £3000 to £20000 or more depending upon the complexity of the claim. The starting point of £2000 will typically be for a claim that involves one or two witnesses on each side, has only one or two simple issues, will take between 1 to 2 days to be heard in the Employment Tribunal, and where there is not a vast amount of evidence. Anything more complicated is likely to cost more. Our fees will also depend upon the point at which we are instructed to act.
As an example, a simple case could £3000-£5000 (excluding VAT and disbursements)
Medium complexity case: £6000-£15000 (excluding VAT and disbursements)
High complexity case: £15000-£20000 or more (excluding VAT and disbursements)
Disbursements are not included in the fees quoted. Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees or a barrister’s fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
Our firm has a team of Solicitors who can represent you at any hearing in the Employment Tribunal. However, should you choose to instruct a Barrister instead then the barristers fees will be in addition to our fees. A barrister’s fees for attending a hearing in the Employment Tribunal are estimated to be between £1500 to £3000 per day (depending on the experience of the advocate and the type of hearing).
The fees set out above cover all of the work in relation to the following key stages of a claim:
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, or maybe even instruct us midway through the proceedings or at a later stage. This can also be arranged based on your individual needs and our fees are likely to be reduced.
Our fees are calculated by reference to our hourly rates and the time spent, which vary according to the level of seniority of the person dealing with your case. However, we can also consider offering a fixed fee for various stages of the case. The benefit of a fixed fee is that you have certainty about how much you will pay for each stage. Our fee arrangements can be discussed at your first meeting with us.
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 3 and 6 months. If your claim proceeds to a Final Hearing, your case is likely to take between 12 and 18 months (although if your claim is complicated it may take longer). This is just an estimate and we will of course give you a more accurate timescale once we have more information and we will continually review this as the matter progresses
We anticipate the cost of applying for the grant of probate, gathering and dividing the assets to be between £750 and £2000.
The exact cost will depend on the nature of the case and the work that is required. If there is only one beneficiary and no property, costs will be at the lower end of the range. If there are multiple beneficiaries, numerous properties and multiple bank accounts, costs will be at the higher end.
Disbursements are not included in the fees quoted. court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as
On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with within 4 and 8 months. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes 8 to 10 weeks. Collecting assets then follows, which can take between 4 to 8 weeks. We can distribute the assets after this and it normally takes 6-14 weeks.
Solicitors £225.00 (plus Vat per hour)
Trainee Solicitors & Paralegals £200 (plus VAT per hour)
Hourly Rates:
Senior Solicitors £250.00 (plus VAT Per hour)
Solicitors £200.00 (plus Vat per hour)
Trainee Solicitors & Paralegals £150 (plus VAT per hour)
Debt Value | Court Fee | Our Fee (excl. VAT)* | Timescale (average) |
Up to £5,000 | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fees-in-the-civil-and-family-courts-main-fees-ex50 |
£1,000 – £2,000 | 6-12 months |
£10,000 – £25,000 | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fees-in-the-civil-and-family-courts-main-fees-ex50 |
£2,000 – £3,000 | 8-12 months |
£25,000 + | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fees-in-the-civil-and-family-courts-main-fees-ex50 |
£3,000 – £5,000 | 10-18 months |