modern approach to dispute resolution

We ensure that our team works together in a Partner led model. So, a Partner will lead the case, attend your meetings, really get involved in the drafting of documents and assist and review documents and any evidence. However, we understand that for larger cases you sometimes need a team to help review large quantities of documents and evidence, and that’s why we can also have junior and senior level associates and paralegals that can help our Partners, which will drive efficiencies and cost savings to your matter.

We are truly transparent about our charges and we have no hidden costs. You will know from the outset of your matter exactly what you are paying for, when you will pay and how you will make payment to us. We are supported by an experienced operational team that assists our Partners with their work. Our Partners will have an initial no-obligation discovery call with you and then send you a quote for their work. 

For Debt Recovery Work:

We charge on an hourly rate basis for this work. Grade A fee earners (that are over 8 years qualified) charge between £250 - £500 + VAT per hour. Grade B fee earners (that are over 4 years qualified) charge between £190 - £250 + VAT per hour. Other Solicitors, Legal Executives or equivalent charge £185 - £230 + VAT per hour. Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Clerks charge between £120 - 175 + VAT per hour.

On average, this type of work takes between 4-50 hours to complete. This means that on average costs are between £700 - £12,500 (+20% VAT of £140 - £2,500).

Please note VAT is a government tax that we are required to charge, and will usually be added at 20% to our fees and disbursements, except where we indicate the disbursements are outside the scope of VAT.

Please note disbursement costs are additional. Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, we handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. Potential disbursements you may incur are:

Court fees;

Counsels fees;

Expert fees; and/or

Mediator’s costs.

If we attend a court hearing, meeting or mediation there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

All Court and Tribunal Fees can be found on this website: https://www.gov.uk/court-fees-what-they-are 

Traditionally, Solicitors will make all the relevant preparations for a case, including collating evidence, filing relevant documents with the Court, putting together a bundle of documents, negotiating settlements and creating a strategy for your case. Barristers, on the other hand, traditionally represent you at Court and speak in front of a Judge (called “advocacy”). The lines between the two professions have increasingly blurred as Solicitors can also represent clients in Courts or Tribunals and Solicitor-Advocates are able to represent clients in the High Court and any higher appeal courts and Barristers are also able to have rights to conduct litigation themselves.