Our Fees

Rules introduced by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in December 2018 require us to publish information on our website relating to legal costs and services for certain types of legal work.

Information cannot be provided on our website for every type of matter where we will act, as each case is different. We will provide you with a written indication of the fees we anticipate will apply to your case after we receive from you all facts and documents relating to your specific matter.

Paying our professional fees is straightforward. We accept PayPal and all major credit cards, but if you would rather arrange a bank transfer, that is also fine.

Free initial enquiry

We do not charge for considering new enquiries. We will provide you with an initial indication of the options available, based on the level of service you prefer. Whether you are an individual or a business, you can contact us free of charge and your enquiry will be reviewed by one of our fee-earners.

Estimates and quotations

The majority of our immigration fees are provided on a fixed-fee basis, as indicated below, and are calculated by reference to the complexity of the matter. Our fixed fee is not dependent on the application being successful, and any disbursements or expenses in relation to your matter are payable by you in addition to our fees. If your instructions are withdrawn before the application is submitted, the fixed fee and any disbursements or expenses already incurred will remain payable in full.

For unforeseen circumstances or changes in your instructions, we will conduct the additional work on an hourly basis. The hourly rate charged depends on the expertise and seniority of the person undertaking the work. Our current hourly rates (plus VAT where applicable) are as follows:

We will provide you with an estimate of how many hours we expect to spend on your matter, and an estimate of our fees, before commencing work. Our estimates operate as a guide and are not fixed fees. Our time is recorded in six-minute units (0.1 of an hour).

Partner

£450 – £650 per hour

Solicitor

£300 – £400 per hour

Trainee solicitor

£150 per hour

Paralegals/support

£150 per hour

Guideline immigration fees

Innovator Founder visa (formerly the Innovator and Start-up routes; the Tier 1 (Innovator) route is closed to new applicants) Initial Application / Entry Clearance £10,000 – £15,000 Extension £10,000 – £15,000 Settlement Application £10,000 – £15,000

Skilled Worker visa / Global Business Mobility routes Initial Application / Entry Clearance from £3,500 Extension from £2,500 Settlement Application from £2,500

Spouse and civil partnership visa Initial Application / Entry Clearance £2,500 – £3,500 Extension £1,500 – £2,000 Settlement Application £2,000 – £2,500

Long residence (10-year route) Settlement Application £1,800 – £2,000

Marriage visitor / family visitor visa Family visitor Entry Clearance Application £1,000 – £1,500 Marriage visitor Entry Clearance Application £1,200 – £1,500

Adult dependant: £1,000; additional child dependants: £500 each.

Fees depend on the complexity of the matter and the number of dependants joining the application. Fees also depend on whether the Home Office's priority or super-priority service is available for the category in question. The figures above are indicative and may be reviewed from time to time; please contact us for a quotation specific to your matter.

(The Tier 1 (Investor) and Sole Representative of an Overseas Business routes are closed to new applicants. We continue to advise existing holders on extensions, settlement and related matters.)