Find our service and cost information for wills and probate via the drop down headings below:
LAWYERS IN DEPARTMENT
| Name | Status | Hourly charging rate |
| Gareth Jones | Partner, Head of Dept | £325 plus VAT |
| Polly Hill | Senior Associate Solicitor | £295 plus VAT |
| Sandra Boateng | Assistant Solicitor | £250 plus VAT |
| Amelia Waters | Trainee Solicitor | £195 plus VAT |
| Wahid Khaliq | Trainee Solicitor | £195 plus VAT |
Debt Recovery Costs
Debt Recovery Costs
We have set out our estimated legal fees below. We can provide a discounted quote for a higher volume of debt recovery matters.
These fees apply to claims against companies and individuals registered or domiciled in England and Wales only. Quotes can be provided on request for any claims against parties in other jurisdictions.
Please note that the below fees are cumulative and exclusive of VAT and disbursements, except for trial advocacy, uncontested bankruptcy and winding-up fees.
Claims up to £25k
Out of Court Settlement
| Stage of claim | Our Fees | Estimated Timescale |
| Letter Before Action | £500 | 2-4 weeks |
| Extended Settlement Dialogue Pre-Issue | £1,000 | 6 weeks |
Claim in Court
| Stage of claim | Our Fees | Estimated Timescale |
| Pre-Issue of Proceedings and Issue of Proceedings | £2,250 + 10% damages | 8-10 weeks |
| Post-Issue of Proceedings to Pre-Allocation by the Court | £2,750 + 20% damages | 4-8 weeks |
| Post-Allocation to Pre-Listing | £3,500 + 25% damages | 4-12 weeks |
| Post-Listing to Pre-Trial | £4,500 + 30% damages | 4-24 weeks |
Bankruptcy Petition
| Stage of Claim | Our Fees | Estimated Timescale |
| Statutory Demand to include overall consideration of suitability and debt involved | £1,250 | 2-4 weeks |
| Winding-up/Bankruptcy Petition | £3,000 | 2-4 weeks |
| Uncontested Proceedings (in addition to the above) | £250 | 2-4 months after issue of petition |
| Trial Advocacy | Our Fees |
| Up to £3k | £500 |
| £3-£10k | £710 |
| £10k-£15k | £1,070 |
| £15k-£25k | £1,705 |
Claims £25k-£100k
Out of Court Settlement
| Stage of claim | Our Fees | Estimated Timescale |
| Letter Before Action | £750 | 4-6 weeks |
Claim in Court
| Stage of claim | Our Fees | Estimated Timescale |
| Pre-Issue of Proceedings and Issue of Proceedings | £4,000 | 8-10 weeks |
| Up to and including County Court Money Claims (CCMC) | £7,900 + 12% damages | 8-12 weeks |
| Up to end of Disclosure and Inspection | £10,000 + 14% damages | 6-8 weeks |
| Up to Service of Witness Statements and Expert Reports | £12,500 + 16% damages | 6-10 weeks |
| Up to and including Pre-Trial Review (PTR) | £15,750 + 16% of damages | 8 weeks |
| Up to Trial | £17,500 + 20% damages | 8 weeks |
Bankruptcy Petition
| Stage of claim | Our Fees | Estimated Timescale |
| Statutory Demand | £1,250 | 2-4 weeks |
| Winding-up/Bankruptcy Petition | £3,000 | 2-4 weeks |
| Uncontested Proceedings | £250 | 2-4 months after issue of petition |
Judgment
*Request for judgment in default £75.00
(of which circa £22 is recoverable from debtor dependant on the amount claimed)
ENFORCEMENT COSTS (where judgment obtained)
Warrant of Execution (over £5,000)
*Our fee £200.00
Court Fee £110.00
TOTAL £310.00
High Court Enforcement over £600
*Our fee £280.00
Court fee £66.00
TOTAL £346.00
Charging Order
*Our fee £500.00
Court fee £110.00
Land Registry Fee £80.00
Official Copy Fee (per title) £6.00
TOTAL £696.00
Third Party Debt Order Application
Our fee £350.00*
Court fee £110.00
TOTAL £460.00
Attachment of Earnings
Our fee £200.00*
Disbursement £110.00
TOTAL £310.00
Application for Order for Debtor to attend Court for questioning
Our fee £200.00*
Court fee £55.00
Bailiff service of an order to provide information £110.00
Process Server Fee Circa £110.00
TOTAL 365.00
In the event that proceedings are for sums above £100,000 then our Dispute Resolution team will provide you with a bespoke costs estimate and confirm the hourly charge out rate applicable for the solicitor(s) dealing with the claim for you. High court matters and / or claims for an immediate injunction are costed and billed on a hourly time spent basis although we will try to agree a fee with you for each stage.
Disbursements are to be paid in advance and upon request pursuant to our terms and conditions.
All charges are subject to discussion in the event that high volumes of letters of claim are requested.
We do not take on work that requires legal aid.
Legal Expenses Insurance
Please check the terms of any insurance policy in your name or in the name of anyone you reside with. Typically, this will be found in a home/contents or buildings insurance policy. You may be eligible for legal expenses insurance to cover a claim in the employment tribunals. If you believe you may have legal expenses insurance, please notify your insurer without delay as many apply time limits for reporting claims to them (typically 120 days from the date of the ‘event’ occurring).
