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Expert Legal Advice at Cost Effective rates!
At Stanley House Solicitors, we offer a number of flexible payment options to suit your unique needs. Depending on your issues, we may offer the following funding options;
All work will be conducted on an hourly basis unless expressly a fixed price fee is agreed for the work to be carried out.
If you instruct us on an hourly basis:
The costs of Mr Nadeem Aslam will be at £275.00 per hour plus VAT unless the work involves providing advocacy services for which the fee will be £375.00 per hour plus VAT. For Mr Zeeshan Naeem the fees will be £275.00 per hour plus VAT.
The basis of our terms of our charges
Basic charges are calculated for each hour (or part thereof in six-minute units) engaged on the matter from the first date covered by the agreement (which is usually the date of instruction) until the review date on 1 January each year. Routine letters and telephone calls will be charged as units of one-tenth of an hour. Other letters and telephone calls will be charged on a time basis. There will be no charge for short incoming letters, but longer incoming letters will be charged on a time basis.
At the time of writing, the hourly rates are:-
Any further attendance at our office will be subject to further charges. If you instruct us again, the charges will be at the same rate subject to any future increases or revisions to our fee schemes that we may implement. If you instruct us on a different basis, we will inform you of our fee arrangements at the time.
Motor Offences
What is included:
Whats excluded:
For anything which is not covered by our fixed fee or hourly rate of £275.00 per hour plus VAT will apply. We will discuss with you what is needed in our initial consultation which is free for the first 30 minutes thereafter our hourly rate of £275.00 per hour plus VAT will apply.
Please note that all prices listed below will be subject to VAT@ 20 %, and these estimates do not include additional disbursements such as barristers or experts’ fees.
Dangerous and carelessness – Drink Driving & Penalties- Mobile phone driving- Speeding fines &Offences
Guilty Plea – £200 – £500 plus VAT
Guilty Plea and Special Reasons – £500 – £1000 plus VAT
Not Guilty Plea and trial – £1000-£2000 plus VAT
If you would like your representative to attend court then the Representation costs in addition to the above are between £500-£1000 – plus VAT
For written representation on a speeding offence, defence costs are between £200 and £400 – plus VAT
Where an expert is required, the costs associated with this are dependent on the issues in the case and may need to be added to any of the above estimates of fees- expert fees vary from £400 plus VAT and in very rare cases in or in excess of £1,000 plus VAT. It may be necessary to obtain more than one expert report depending on your case.
Representation for a guilty plea in Court will cost between £300 and £600 plus VAT.
Please note all cases are based upon their own merits and this will be discussed within the initial consultation. Time frame of each case differs as guilty plea cases depend on the court dates for the final hearing. As for non-guilty plea cases an average time frame of between 3-6 months however this is an estimate as this depends upon the complexity of the case.
How long will my case take?
Key stages when entering a guilty plea:
These are what are included within our price.
Who will be defending my case?
Probate Costs
Please note that all prices listed below will be subject to VAT@ 20 %, and these estimates do not include additional disbursements such as barristers or experts’ fees.
Potential additional costs
If there is no will or the estate consists of any share holdings (stocks and bonds) there are likely to be additional costs that could range significantly depending on the estate and how it is to be dealt with. We can give you a more accurate quote once we have more information.
Dealing with the sale and transfer of any property is not included.
Service include:
Wills
The costs involved in drafting a will depend upon the complexity of your estate and wishes. Our team are happy to provide a quote for drafting all kinds of wills from simple or mirror wills to more complex wills, so you are informed of the costs involved from the outset. This is usually discussed within the initial consultation.
The average cost of a simple will is £250.00 plus VAT.
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
To appoint a trusted relative or friend to take care of your personal affairs, they may be legal, financial or health related. The time which this can take is 4 hours depending on the complexity of the case at £195 per hour (+VAT). There is a registration fee of £82.00 per LPA. You may be able to apply for a reduction or exemption of this fee. For simple straightforward LPA your average costs are £450.00(+VAT) plus the £82.00 registration fee.
Rate
Probate matters vary in time scale and work to be done because each individual case is dependent on its circumstances. For a simple estate the average time is between 3-6 months.
In many cases the estimated hours of work required to administer an estate is 10-20 work hour at a cost of £195(+VAT) per hour.
The costs can range from £1950.00-£3900.00 (+VAT) Inc. any additional costs which can include, to protect against unexpected claims from unknown creditors.
Please note, if there is one beneficiary and no property, costs will be at the lower end of the range. Costs will be larger if there are multiple beneficiaries, at least one property, or multiple bank accounts.
Disbursements
These are costs linked to your matter which are payable to third parties. We can handle these payments but they do not form part of our fees. Examples of disbursements are:
Key stages
Deed Poll change of name
£65.00 + VAT
Please note all cases are based upon their own merits and this will be discussed within the initial consultation
Who will be defending my case?
Immigration costs
Please note that all prices listed below will be subject to VAT@ 20 %, and these estimates do not include additional disbursements such as barristers or experts’ fees.
Type of Application – Family-Spouse
On average, this type of work takes 15 hours to complete.
The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:
If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of the range.
Whats included:
What’s not included:
Disbursements:
Key stages and time frame
Timescale to submit application: Applications from instructions take up to 2 – 4 months on average depending on complexity of applicant’s immigration history. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.
Timescale on return of application submitted: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.
Please note the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate based on the facts above and related to Family applications only. All applications are likely to vary and of course, we can give you a more accurate estimate once we have more information about your specific case.
Please note all cases are based upon their own merits and this will be discussed within the initial consultation.
Who will be defending my case?
All of our Immigration work is supervised by our Director Zeeshan Naeem. Specific experience and qualifications can be viewed on each individual team members profile.
Employment Tribunals
Employment law is highly complicated area and the costs will depend on if the matter is going to Court and/or an Employment Tribunal.
Costs can be incurred through two methods. The first is a static cost for paperwork and filing fees. The second is a variable cost which includes the time spent on the case and the hourly rate associated with person doing the work or appearing in Court or Employment Tribunal.
Please note all cases are based upon their own merits and this will be discussed within the initial consultation all prices listed below will be subject to VAT@ 20 %, and these estimates do not include additional disbursements such as barristers or experts’ fees.
Fees
We will be happy to discuss our fees with you. We will advise you of the funding options available. You may have insurance which may cover your legal fees.
On average our costs are as follows:
Simple cases defined as a case with a simple set of facts, either undisputed or a few in dispute minimal number of witnesses and documents – £3,000.00 to £5,000.00 plus VAT.
Medium cases – are those cases with a moderate set of facts more of which are in dispute, with more than 1 witness and more documentation- £5,000.00 to £8,000.00 plus VAT.
Very complex cases- are cases with many, majority or if not all disputed facts, with many witnesses and with a high volume of documents- £8,000.00 to £15,000.00 plus VAT.
Attending the tribunal or applications hearings are £1,500.00 to £2,500.00 per day plus VAT.
Complexity factors
This will be discussed with you as and when this occurs. But the following factors could result in an increase in costs:
Time scales
If settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation your case is likely to take 8-10 weeks. If your claim proceeds to a final hearing your case is likely to take 25-45 weeks.
What’s included:
What’s excluded:
Consultations
Please enquire now and we will let you know whether we can offer you a free consultation or a paid consultation to get you moving.
Free consultations are free and last for up to 30 minutes.
Paid consultations are charged at £275.00 per hour plus VAT.
No win no fee representation
For negotiations we aim to offer no win no fee – aiming to conclude at the highest and best possible outcome for you. On average our uplift within a no win no fee agreement is 25% plus VAT.
Settlement Agreement Signing
If you have a settlement agreement document we will review and sign it at no cost to you- employers pay for this service, we also offer a free consultation. The costs employers pay us are fixed between £250 and £350 plus VAT.
Tribunals
If you case is going to the employment tribunal then we use a combination of no win no fee, fixed fee and or hourly rate of £275.00 per hour plus VAT.
Disbursements
These are costs payable to third parties on your matter and are not part of our own legal fees.
Counsel fees are excluded and these could range from £1,500 to £2,500.00 per day plus VAT and £1,000.00 to £1,250.00 per day plus VAT for each subsequent day.
Experts are excluded and these can range from £250.00 plus VAT to £2,500.00 plus VAT for more complex cases. These will be discussed with you and payment will be taken before instructing either counsel or any expert in your matter.
Who will be defending my case?
All of our Employment law work is supervised by our Director Nadeem Aslam or Zeeshan Naeem. Specific experience and qualifications can be viewed on each individual team members profile.
Debt collection
Please note that all prices listed below will be subject to VAT@ 20 %, and these estimates do not include additional disbursements such as barristers or experts’ fees.
Debt recovery 25% plus VAT of recovery with fixed set up fees of £250 + VAT
Depending on complexity of the case -Every case will be assessed on its own merits.
**Please note all cases are based upon their own merits and this will be discussed within the initial consultation
Fees
We can work on a fixed fee basis from the beginning so you know what the fees will be. The costs apply for unpaid and undisputed payment of invoices. If during the debt recovery process the matter becomes disputed or enforcement proceedings are required then we will discuss the change in fees with you and agree a way forward.
Our fees are 25% plus VAT of the total debt recovered plus £250 plus VAT initial consultation fee and set up.
Disbursements
These are payments to third parties linked to your matter but are not part of our own fees. The court fees are as follows:
Up to £5,000 court fee £205
£5,000 to £10,000 court fee £455
£10,000 to £50,000 court fee is 5% value of claim
Factors likely to increase costs
Time scales
A straight forward debt matter normally takes between 10-15 weeks to settle from instruction. This will depend if Court proceedings are necessary and the other side pay on time.
What is included
What is excluded:
Who will be defending my case?
All of our Debt Recovery work is supervised by our Director Nadeem Aslam or Zeeshan Naeem. Specific experience and qualifications can be viewed on each individual team members profile.
Family Divorce
We represent all clients with the support and knowledge they need when it comes to the different aspects of family law, helping you find the best course of action for yourself and your family, especially when t comes to tailoring our services to your individual requirements. It can be a difficult and straining time for your family, which requires the right levels of counsel, especially if there are children involved.
Costs
Not all cases are as straightforward as some would like Family law can become complicated, but the expert solicitors at Stanley House Solicitors understand the need to keep costs to a minimum and reduce the strain on families and children.
Please note that all prices listed below will be subject to VAT@ 20 %, and these estimates do not include additional disbursements such as barristers or experts’ fees.
Children
Our fixed hourly solicitor fee for advising you and preparing the application to the court for a child arrangement order starts from £210 per hour. We will agree our solicitors fee with you upfront before any work starts. A court fee of £232 applies when a Child Arrangement order is made.
Once we have provided you with a written quote for the agreed work, that price will not change.
Divorce
We handle everything, from the instruction to the finalising of the divorce.
We offer our private paying clients the option of our tailored service or, for more straightforward cases, a fixed fee service. Our Family Law team are transparent with their prices and offer a variety of fixed fees and if this option does not suit you then our hourly rate applies.
There may be additional costs to resolve any matters to do with finances, assets or children. This can vary depending on the case, and we can discuss your options with you once you start divorce proceedings with us.
Please note standard court fees must be paid separately. (There is no court fee to pay if you are the respondent.)
What’s included:
Our Family service includes the divorce process including mediation, Divorce and separation including financial settlement, Children including child arrangement orders.
What’s excluded
Key stages and time frame:
If there are no complications the divorce process generally takes 6-12 months to complete depending on how busy the courts are.
Who will be defending my case?
All of our motoring offence work is supervised by our Director Nadeem Aslam or Zeeshan Naeem. Specific experience and qualifications can be viewed on each individual team members profile.