Fees

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Fee Terms & Conditions

We can conduct the work either on an hourly rate or a fixed fee, the choice is yours, but people tend to opt for the fixed fee, and we can accommodate on either basis without any hidden charges. There may be additional costs, but those costs will relate to third parties, but not our costs. 

It is common for fees to be broken down to suggest that the fee is lower than what they actually are ie appeal to the first tier is sometimes charged as lodging grounds, followed by a fee for preparation and then a fee for advocacy, we simply charge one fee so the cost is clear.

Fees for appointments booked online will be subject a booking fee which will be charged prior to the appointment being booked. It is important for you to ensure that you have the funds in your account at the point of booking taking place.

Any quotes that we provide on our costs will assume that you have provided us with the necessary information so that we may ensure that the agreed work can be done within any agreed time frame. We may charge further fees if the timeframe changes or there is material which is being presented, that was not before us at the time of agreeing the fee, or the scope of work or timeframe changes for reasons beyond our control.

Fees can be paid in advance or where the circumstances allow it by way of an instalment plan. The process paying our professional fees is straightforward as well and can be done through our online payment portal where you can use PayPal. We also accept payments by way of CHAPs, BACS, PayPal, Apple Pay, how you wish to pay will be a matter for you.

These terms are to be read in line with our terms of engagement and the terms conditions letter which will be provided to you once you have instructed us. In the case of where you are only seeking a one-off meeting with us, then you will still be bound by the terms and conditions which appear here and our terms and conditions letter which can be provided prior to ant one off meeting that you may wish to book.


EXPENSES NOT INCLUDED 
Cost for third parties such as Home Office fees, Court fees or Tribunal fees, independent expert fees, translation/interpretation fees, Scholars fees, Expert fees, or any other expenses which are payable to a third party are not included in any fee that has been agreed, these are to be paid separately. Where there are such costs, we will tell you & you will pay them directly. Our travel fees will not be included, but we will inform you of the cost of these.


VAT/TAXES

All fees quoted below are exclusive of VAT/Taxes. VAT is a tax which will be added at 20% where this is required by law. Should there be any other tax that is required by law that will be charged as well.


RE-ARRANGING AN APPOINTMENT 
If you need to change the date or time of a pre-arranged appointment which you have booked using our online Book A Meeting service then please contact us on [email protected]  48hours prior to the arranged appointment time or call us at least 48hours prior to the appointment time. If you fail to contact us to re-arrange within this time scale or you do not attend, then you will still be charged the fee for the appointment and no refund will be made.

If we need to change the date or time you will be contacted by us either by email or phone or both.


CANCELLATION OF AN APPOINTMENT
If you need to cancel your appointment then you may do so and  a refund will be issued provided the cancellation takes place 48hours pre the appointment time and provided you have not asked us to consider any material or papers or undertake any research for the purposes of that appointment, if this is case  then there will be a charge of 50% for any work undertaken. If you cancel your appointment 24hours prior to the appointment, then may be charged 25% of the fee or 50% if have asked us to consider any material or papers or undertake any research for the purposes of the appointment.

Should we cancel the appointment and not offer a further appointment, then any fees will be returned to you.

TERMINATION OF SERVICES

We reserve the right to terminate our service subject to our discretion, should it be the case that we take this course of action, then you will be refunded any fees that are owed to you and your papers will be returned to you. We shall give you reasonable notice so that you may engage alternative representation. 

You also have the right to terminate the services, should you do so, please confirm this in writing. If there are any outstanding fees you will be required to pay these. If we owe you any fees then we will make a refund to your nominated bank account details, please note we will not make any refund payments to any third-party bank account or to third parties.

Immigration Law

Including EEA/EU & Asylum

Initial Consultation – £125 (30min)

*These figures are from.

All figures are exclusive of VAT which may apply.

Islamic Law
30min Consultation £125.00
Advice (pre marriage)   £250per hour
Advice (post marriage)  £250per hour
Other work £250per hour

VAT will be applicable to the above where appropriate.

Family Law
Initial Consultation £150 (30min)
Written Advice   £750 to £2500
Drafting (Pleadings, letters etc)   £750 to £2500
First Directions Appointment*  £1250 to £3500
Simple Petition Agreed*   £750
Child Contact Agreed*  £1500
Financial Dispute Resolution*  £1750 to £10,000
Final Hearing*   £2500 to £15,000
Refresher Rate   £750 to £2500

* Travel disbursements are not included.

All figures are exclusive of VAT

Pro Bono

We are committed to helping those who are in need. Our motto is “to give to those who need us the most" In line with this we will seek to provide our services for free to those who are in need where we can. But we are not responsible for any third-party costs, 

Please contact us via our free 15minute consultation where we can discuss your needs. If we feel the case has merits or there are exceptional circumstances and your case is supported by an organisations, health or other professionals we will consider acting on a pro bono basis.

Charity

We believe in helping others, so each year we will endeavour to make charitable donations to support those who are in need. If there are any registered charities who require assistance, then please contact us by emailing us on [email protected]. Please do not make unsolicited calls.

Other Areas

We will conduct the work either on an hourly rate or a fixed fee. There may be additional costs, but those costs will relate to third parties, but not our costs. Fees for appointments booked online will be subject a booking fee which will be charged prior to the appointment being booked.

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