When we bill for our work, you will receive a narrative describing the work done, as well as a detailed breakdown setting out how every penny of your bill has been calculated.
We also offer fixed fee initial consultation meeting/interview of half an hour or one hour as required. At this meeting, we summarise the issues on taking instructions and also provide an estimate of our charges and a case plan.
Commercial Conveyancing/Residential Conveyancing, Wills, Powers of Attorney
- We charge a fixed fee for matters that proceed smoothly
- An estimate of charges is provided and a fee agreed at the outset of the transaction.
Probate and Administration of the Estate
An estimate of charges is provided and the fee charged is based on time spent in dealing with the matter and taking into account the value element of the estate
Family Law
In family cases – like most firms of solicitors, we charge based on time spent and the applicable charge rate depends on the seniority of the Solicitor dealing with the matter. As your case progresses, we provide you with regular cost information.
Public funding (Legal aid)
- Depending on your financial circumstances, you may be eligible for publicly funded Legal Help (legal aid). An assessment of your means will be carried out to see if you were eligible.
- If any property or assets are recovered or preserved in publicly funded proceedings in financial matters then the publicly funded costs may have to be repaid from the property or assets recovered or preserved.
Costs orders
In certain circumstances, it may be possible to obtain an order from the Court that makes the other party responsible for all or part of your costs. Although this is unusual in family cases. However, if this applies, then full consideration will be given to it with you.
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