Costs

Work is carried out within the firm both on a private basis and where clients qualify, on Legal Aid.

In every initial interview we are happy to discuss eligibility for Legal Aid and our current charging rate for private work.

All our charges are calculated by reference to the time spent dealing with the matter. In some cases it is not possible to give an accurate estimate of total costs at the outset, but wherever possible we will, on request, provide written estimates of costs. It is our duty to ensure that you are informed if your legal costs are out of proportion to the value of any money or property involved in any dispute.

If you are likely to qualify for Legal Aid you will receive further information from us, in writing, when you make the appropriate applications. If your matter involves a dispute with another party you will also receive further information from us about your potential liability for their costs.

Please note that we are subject to money laundering regulations under which suspicious money transactions must be disclosed by ourselves to the National Criminal Intelligence Service. Notification to a client of such a disclosure is not permitted, and we shall not discuss money laundering with you under any circumstances.

Note that at the outset of any matter, you should personally visit this office with proof of your identity, preferably your original valid passport, or original valid UK photo card driving licence and two original utility bills.

Please be aware that we cannot accept cash payments exceeding £500. Note that our client account details must not be given to parties outside the solicitor/client relationship.