Services & Cost Information for Clients
Clear legal services information with transparent guidance on fees and support
Legal Services Provided
I have listed below separately services classed as reserved legal services that I will provide directly to clients, and those reserved legal services that will be provided via an SRA-regulated firm of solicitors. Those services provided via a regulated firm have the additional protection of Professional Indemnity Insurance that meets the SRA’s minimum terms and conditions.
Legal Services Provided Directly by Me
The following legal services (both reserved and non-reserved) will be provided:
- Children's matters such as seeking Children Arrangement Orders for Contact, Residence, Prohibited Steps, or Specific Issue
- Family matters such as non-contentious divorce
- Domestic Violence matters, such as seeking Non-Molestation Orders
- Housing matters, such as resolving repairs or disputes
- Landlord and Tenant issues, such as dealing with eviction or rental arrears
- Welfare Benefits
- Debt
- Administering an oath
- Certifying documents and verifying IDs
- Drafting Statutory Declaration and Affidavits
Legal Services Provided Via an SRA-Regulated Firm
Assisting and advising on Immigration Law matters
Costs Transparency
My current hourly rate is £280 and is increased annually from 1st January each year by 10% or the inflation rate, whichever is higher.
My fee will, however, at times vary depending on the extent of the services sought. To ensure transparency, fixed costs or estimated costs are indicated for matters wherever possible.
I am not registered for VAT in respect of both reserved and non-reserved legal services, and therefore, my fee for these services does not include VAT. Cost information is also always included as part of the engagement letter (client care letter) I issue upon receipt of your instructions.
However, please note that any reserved legal services that I provide via an SRA-regulated firm may be subject to VAT.
Any disbursements, such as court fees, expert fees, barrister fees, etc., will be additional costs and subject to VAT unless expressly stated otherwise.
Factors That May Increase Costs
- Not having all the paperwork or information available, therefore, further investigation/correction needs to be undertaken.
- Third parties are not responding to communications promptly.
- The matter is unusually complex.
- Unexpected or unforeseeable factors that arise during the course of the retainer.
- Unexpected or unforeseeable circumstances that change during the course of the retainer.
As soon as any complications arise, these will be discussed with you. Fees for the additional work being carried out will be agreed upon in advance of any additional work being undertaken. You also retain the right to terminate your instructions with me at any time.
Every case is different, and I therefore encourage you to contact me for an estimate of your case. You will always be provided with regular updates regarding costs throughout your matter so that you are always in control.
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