Fees & pricing transparency

Employment tribunal claims (unfair or wrongful dismissal)

£3,000–£20,000+ total cost, charged on an hourly basis (starting point from £2,000 for the simplest claims)

Plus VAT at 20%, charged at our standard hourly rates above. The total depends on the complexity of the claim, whether discrimination is alleged, how many hearing days are needed, and the fee-earner grade handling it. As a guide: simple claims (1–2 witnesses/issues per side, limited evidence, a 1–2 day hearing) typically run £3,000–£5,000; medium-complexity claims £6,000–£15,000; high-complexity claims £15,000–£20,000+. Fees are lower if your matter settles early or you only instruct us for part of the process.

• Reviewing your case and advising on prospects of success
• Advice on and drafting the ET1 claim or ET3 response
• Correspondence with the other side and the Tribunal
• Preparing for and attending a final hearing (one day)

• Tribunal issue fee — none. There is currently no fee to submit a claim to an employment tribunal (gov.uk)
• Barrister's fees for hearing advocacy, if instructed — typically £1,500–£3,000 per hearing day, quoted separately
• Additional hearing days beyond the first
• Expert reports or witness costs, where needed

1. Initial advice and case assessment
2. Early conciliation through Acas, where required
3. Drafting and filing the claim or response
4. Case management and evidence preparation
5. Final hearing and judgment

If your matter settles during Acas early conciliation (before a claim is issued), this is typically achieved in 3–6 months. Claims that proceed to a final Tribunal hearing typically take 12–18 months, and can take longer where the case is complex.

Uncontested probate (all assets in the UK)

£750–£2,000 fixed fee for simpler estates, or a percentage of the estate's value for larger or more complex estates

Plus VAT at 20%. We'll confirm which pricing basis applies, and the exact figure, once we know the size and complexity of the estate.

• Identifying the assets and liabilities of the estate
• Preparing the probate application and any HMRC inheritance tax forms required
• Obtaining the Grant of Probate
• Collecting in assets and settling debts
• Distributing the estate to beneficiaries

• HMCTS probate application fee — £526 where the estate is worth more than £5,000 (no fee if £5,000 or under)
• Additional sealed copies of the grant — £2 each if ordered with the application, £16 each if ordered later
• Statutory notices to protect against unexpected claims: a deceased estates notice in The London Gazette (£96.55 + VAT) and a notice in a local newspaper (cost varies by publication)
• Inheritance tax due to HMRC, if any (this is separate from our fee)
• Selling or transferring any property in the estate (quoted separately)

1. Initial meeting and gathering estate information
2. Valuing the estate and identifying any tax due
3. Applying for the Grant of Probate
4. Collecting assets and paying debts and tax
5. Preparing estate accounts and distributing to beneficiaries

On average, a straightforward, uncontested estate takes 4–8 months from start to finish: typically 8–10 weeks to obtain the Grant of Probate, a further 4–8 weeks to collect in the estate's assets, and 6–14 weeks to distribute to beneficiaries once that's done. Estates with property to sell, or Inheritance Tax to pay, usually take longer. We'll give a realistic estimate once we understand the estate.

Debt recovery (up to £100,000)

£1,000–£2,000 (debts up to £5,000); £2,000–£3,000 (£10,000–£25,000); £3,000–£5,000 (£25,000+), for an undisputed debt. Charged at our standard hourly rates above where a fixed fee isn't agreed.

Plus VAT at 20%. Total cost depends on the value of the debt and whether it becomes disputed. We haven't yet published a fixed-fee figure for debts of £5,000–£10,000 specifically — ask us for an estimate for a debt in that range.

• Letter before action
• Reviewing any response received
• Drafting and issuing court proceedings if payment isn't made
• Requesting judgment where the debt remains unpaid and undisputed

• Court issue fee, set by HM Courts & Tribunals Service and scaled to the debt claimed: e.g. £35 (up to £300), £205 (£3,000.01–£5,000), £455 (£5,000.01–£10,000), 5% of the claim (£10,000.01–£100,000)
• Enforcement action if judgment isn't paid voluntarily (e.g. bailiffs, a charging order) — quoted separately
• Additional work if the debt becomes disputed and the matter proceeds to a defended claim
• Counsel's fees, if instructed

1. Letter before action
2. If unpaid, issue court proceedings
3. Obtain judgment, where undisputed
4. Enforcement, if the debtor still doesn't pay

For an undisputed debt, typical timescales average 6–12 months (debts up to £5,000), 8–12 months (£10,000–£25,000), or 10–18 months (£25,000+), from letter before action to recovery. Disputed debts, or those requiring enforcement, usually take longer. We'll give a realistic estimate for your matter.

Immigration (excluding asylum applications)

Typical fixed fees range from £800 to £5,000 depending on the application type, or an hourly rate for more complex matters — confirmed in writing before any work begins

Plus VAT at 20%, except fees for representation before the Immigration Tribunal, which may not attract VAT — we'll confirm this for your case. As a guide: Points Based System applications (e.g. Graduate Entrepreneur, sole Entrepreneur or Entrepreneur team routes) typically £3,000–£5,000, with a business-plan review included and business-plan preparation £2,000–£3,000 extra; a child immigration application where the child isn't living with a parent or close relative typically £1,200–£2,000; an adult studying at an approved UK institution typically £1,000–£1,500. For other application types our typical range is £800–£4,000 — we haven't yet published a fixed figure against every named route, so please ask us for a quote for your specific application.

• Assessing your eligibility and advising on the best route
• Completing and submitting the visa or immigration application
• Advising on and collating supporting documents
• Liaising with the Home Office on your behalf

• Home Office application and biometric fees (set by the Home Office, not us) — these vary by route, e.g. £135 for a short visit visa, £819 for a Skilled Worker visa (up to 3 years, out of country), £3,226 for Indefinite Leave to Remain; check gov.uk/visa-fees for your specific route
• Immigration Health Surcharge, where applicable — £1,035 per year for most applicants, £776 per year for students, their dependants, under-18s and Youth Mobility Scheme applicants
• Interpreter's fees, where needed (quoted separately)
• Attending a Home Office interview with you, if not already included
• Appeals, if an application is refused

1. Initial assessment of eligibility
2. Gathering and reviewing supporting documents
3. Preparing and submitting the application
4. Responding to any Home Office queries
5. Confirmation of the decision

Timescales are largely set by the Home Office rather than by us, and vary widely by route. We'll give a realistic estimate once we know which route applies.

Property transfers (non-mortgage)

We agree a fixed fee or hourly rate with you in writing before any work begins, based on the value and complexity of the transfer

Plus VAT at 20%. We do not currently act on mortgage-funded sales, purchases or remortgages — this service covers non-mortgage transfers only, such as a transfer of equity or a transfer between family members.

• Preparing or reviewing the transfer deed
• Verifying identity and carrying out anti-money-laundering checks
• Advising on the legal effect of the transfer
• Registering the transfer with HM Land Registry

• HM Land Registry registration fee, scaled to property value — e.g. £20–£45 up to £80,000, £100–£230 for £100,001–£200,000, £150–£330 for £200,001–£500,000 (lower end applies to online/portal applications)
• Stamp Duty Land Tax, where payable on the transfer — rates depend on the circumstances; check gov.uk for the current position
• Search fees, where searches are needed (set by search providers and varies by area)
• Telegraphic transfer fee for sending funds

1. Taking instructions and verifying ID
2. Preparing or reviewing the transfer documents
3. Carrying out any necessary searches or checks
4. Completion and registration with HM Land Registry

Straightforward, non-mortgage transfers are usually quicker than a full sale or purchase — we'll give a realistic estimate once we understand the transfer.