Fees

Our Fees

The below price information is a general indication of costs based on our experience.

Please contact us so that we can provide you with an individual quote.

Residential Property

PURCHASE OF A FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Our fees cover all of the work* required to complete the purchase of your new home, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) if the property is in England, or Land Transaction Tax (Land Tax) if the property you wish to buy is in Wales.

Conveyancer's fees and disbursements

Legal fee estimated £1,250 - £6,500 plus VAT
Search fees £300 - £450 plus VAT (VAT is applicable on parts of some searches)
HML and Registry fee £95 - £910
Electronic money transfer fee £36 plus VAT for each CHAPS transfer (No charge for aBACS transfer)

Referral fee (if any)

Amount of referral fee paid: Not applicable
Recipient of referral fee: Not applicable

Estimated total: £1,900 - £8,250

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Stamp Duty or Land Tax (on purchase)

This depends on the purchase price of your property. You can calculate the amount you will need to pay by using HMRC's website or if the property is located in Wales by using the Welsh Revenue Authority's website.

How long will my house purchase take?

How long it will take from your offer being accepted until you can move in to your house will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between three to 12 weeks.

It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. For example, if you are a first time buyer, purchasing a new build property with a mortgage in principle, it could take anywhere between two weeks and two years depending on when the developer expects to complete the construction of the property.

Stages of the process

The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. However, below we have suggested some key stages that you may wish to include:

Take your instructions and give you initial advice
Check finances are in place to fund purchase and contact lender's solicitors if needed
Receive and advise on contract documents
Carry out searches
Obtain further planning documentation if required
Make any necessary enquiries of seller's solicitor
Give you advice on all documents and information received
Go through conditions of mortgage offer with you
Send final contract to you for signature
Agree completion date (date from which you own the property)
Exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened
Arrange for all monies needed to be received from lender and you
Complete purchase
Deal with payment of Stamp Duty/Land Tax
Deal with application for registration at Land Registry

PURCHASE OF A LEASEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Our fees cover all the work* required to complete the purchase of your new home, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) if the property is in England, or Land Transaction Tax (Land Tax) if the property is in Wales.

Conveyancer's fees and disbursements

Legal fee estimated £1,500 - £6,500 plus VAT
Fee for acting on behalf of the mortgage lender £250 - £500 plus VAT
Search fees £300 - £450 plus VAT (VAT applicable on only some searches)
HM Land Registry fee £95 - £910
Electronic money transfer fee £36 plus VAT for each CHAPS transfer (No charge for a BACS transfer)

Referral fee (if any)

Amount of referral fee paid: Not applicable
Recipient of referral fee: Not applicable

Estimated total: £2,100 - £8,250

Disbursements

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as search fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. There are certain disbursements which will be set out in the individual lease relating to the Property. The disbursements which we anticipate will apply are set out separately below. This list is not exhaustive and other disbursements may apply depending on the term of the lease. We will update you on the specific fees upon receipt and review of the lease from the seller's solicitors.

HM Land Registry fee: £95 - £910
Search fees: £300 - £450 plus VAT (VAT applicable on parts of some searches)
Electronic money transfer fee: £36 plus VAT for each CHAPS transfer (No charge for a BACS transfer)

Anticipated Disbursements*

Notice of Transfer fee – This fee, if chargeable, is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £50 - £200
Notice of Charge fee (if the property is to be mortgaged) – This fee is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £50 - £200
Deed of Covenant fee – This fee is provided by the management company for the property and can be difficult to estimate. Often it is between £50 - £200
Certificate of Compliance fee - To be confirmed upon receipt of the lease, as this can range from £50 - £150.

*These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above. We can give you an accurate figure once we have sight of your specific documents.

You should also be aware that ground rent and service charge are likely to apply throughout your ownership of the property. We will confirm the ground rent and the anticipated service charge as soon as this we receive this information.

Stamp Duty Land Tax

The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential leasehold property vary according to the circumstances. However, below we have suggested some key stages that you may wish to include:

Take your instructions and give you initial advice
Check finances are in place to fund purchase and contact lender's solicitors if needed
Receive and advise on contract documents
Carry out searches
Obtain further planning documentation if required
Make any necessary enquiries of seller's solicitor
Give you advice on all documents and information received
Go through conditions of mortgage offer
Send final contract to you for signature
Draft Transfer
Advise you on joint ownership
Obtain pre-completion searches
Agree completion date (date from which you own the property)
Exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened
Arrange for all monies needed to be received from lender and you
Complete purchase
Deal with payment of Stamp Duty/Land Tax
Deal with application for registration at Land Registry

How long will my house purchase take?

How long it will take from your offer being accepted until you can move in to your house will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between three to 12 weeks. It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. For example, if you are a first time buyer, purchasing a new build property with a mortgage in principle, it could take anywhere between two weeks and two years depending on when the developer expects to complete the construction of the property. However, if you are buying a leasehold property that requires an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, between five and 12 months. In such a situation additional charges would apply.

* Our fee estimate assumes that:

This is a standard transaction and that no unforeseen matters arise including for example (but not limited to) a defect in title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of additional documents ancillary to the main transaction
This is the assignment of an existing lease and is not the grant of a new lease
The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise
All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation
No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.

Commercial Property

Please contact Richard Starr for fee information on +44(0)2077588170 or richardstarr@cdsmayfair.com

Company / Commercial

Please contact Silke Bushmann for fee information on +44(0)2077588170 or silkebushmann@cdsmayfair.com

Banking & Finance

Please contact Silke Bushmann for fee information on +44(0)2077588170 or silkebushmann@cdsmayfair.com

Probate

Applying for the grant, collecting and distributing the assets

We anticipate this will take between 15 and 80 hours work at £395 per hour for a partner, £330 per hour for a non-partner solicitor and £140 for a paralegal. Total costs estimated at £2,500 to £25,000 (plus VAT).

The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter. For example, if there is one beneficiary and no property, costs will be at the lower end of the range. If there are multiple beneficiaries, a property and multiple bank accounts, costs will be at the higher end.

We will handle the full process for you. This quote is for estates where:

There is a valid will
There is no more than one property
There are no more than eight bank or building society accounts
There are no other intangible assets
There are one to 10 beneficiaries
There are no disputes between beneficiaries on division of assets. If disputes arise this is likely to lead to an increase in costs
There is no inheritance tax payable and the executors do not need to submit a full account to HMRC
There are no claims made against the estate

Disbursements included in this fee:

Probate application fee of £155 (there is no fee for estates worth less than £5,000)
£5 swearing of the oath (per executor)
Bankruptcy-only Land Charges Department searches (£3 per beneficiary)
£62.15 plus VAT post in The London Gazette – this protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors
£50-100 post in a local newspaper – this also helps to protect against unexpected claims.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

As part of our fee we will:

Provide you with a dedicated and experienced probate solicitor to work on your matter
Identify the legally appointed executors or administrators and beneficiaries
Accurately identify the type of Probate application you will require
Obtain the relevant documents required to make the application
Complete the Probate Application and the relevant HMRC forms
Draft a legal oath for you to swear
Make the application to the Probate Court on your behalf
Obtain the Probate and securely send two copies to you
Collect and distribute all assets in the estate

Potential additional costs

If there is no will or the estate consists of any share holdings (stocks and bonds) there is 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.
If any additional copies of the grant are required, they will cost 50p (one per asset usually).
Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the estate is not included.

How long will this take?

On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with within six to nine months. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes three to five weeks. Collecting assets then follows, which can take between three to six weeks. Once this has been done, we can distribute the assets, which normally takes three to four weeks.

Dispute Resolution

Please contact Subir Desai for fee information on +44(0)2077588170 or subirdesai@cdsmayfair.com

Debt Recovery

Range of fixed fees for a business to business debt that is undisputed

Court Claims

These costs apply where your claim is in relation to an unpaid invoice which is not disputed and enforcement action is not needed. If the other party disputes your claim at any point, we will discuss any further work required and provide you with revised advice about costs if necessary, which could be on a fixed fee (e.g. if a one off letter is required), or an hourly rate if more extensive work is needed.

Debt value	Court fee	Our fee (incl. VAT)	Total (incl. VAT)
Up to £5,000	£25 - £455	£720 - £1,440	£625 - £1,655
£5,001 - £10,000	£410 - £455	£1,080 - £1,800	£1,310 - £1,955
£10,001 - £50,000	5% value of the claim value	£1,800 - £2,880	At most, £5,280

Anyone wishing to proceed with a claim should note that:

The VAT element of our fee cannot be reclaimed from your debtor.
Interest and compensation may take the debt into a higher banding, with a higher cost.
The costs quoted above are not for matters where enforcement action, such as the bailiff, is needed to collect your debt.

Our fee includes:

Taking your instructions and reviewing documentation
Undertaking appropriate searches
Sending a letter before action
Receiving payment and sending onto you, or if the debt is not paid, drafting and issuing claim
Where no Acknowledgment of Service or Defence is received, applying to the court to enter Judgement in default
When Judgment in default in received, write to the other side to request payment
If payment is not received within 14 days, providing you with advice on next steps and likely costs

How long will it take?

Matters usually take 12 weeks from receipt of instructions from you to receipt of payment from the other side, depending on whether or not it is necessary to issue a claim. This is on the basis that the court’s availability and the other side pays promptly on receipt of Judgment in default. If enforcement action is needed, the matter will take longer to resolve and costs will increase.

Employment

Our pricing for bringing and defending claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal

Simple case: estimated £7,800 (excluding VAT)

Medium complexity case: estimated from £15,000 to £15,600 (excluding VAT)

High complexity case: estimated from £19,000 to £30,000 (excluding VAT)

Factors that could make a case more complex:

If it is necessary to make or defend applications to amend claims or to provide further information about an existing claim
Defending claims that are brought by litigants in person
Making or defending a costs application
Complex preliminary issues such as whether the claimant is disabled (if this is not agreed by the parties)
The number of witnesses and documents
If it is an automatic unfair dismissal claim e.g. if you are dismissed after blowing the whistle on your employer
Allegations of discrimination which are linked to the dismissal

There will be an additional charge for attending a trial of £2,400 per day (excluding VAT). Generally, we would allow half a day to 14 days for a trial which is dependent on the complexity of your case.

The fee proposals above are estimates which we will adhere to where possible. However, our time is recorded on a time spent basis and where there are additional complications, for example including, but not limited to, the conduct of your opponent, delays brought about by the tribunal and other parties, then our costs may increase.

Disbursements

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Barristers are normally instructed for medium to high complex cases. Where a claim is listed for up to a day Barristers’ fees can be in the region of £2,000 to £5,135 per day (depending on experience of the advocate) for attending a Tribunal Hearing (including preparation).

In medium to high complex cases, a trial is normally listed for more than a day. Should a trial be listed for more than a day, a Barrister will charge what is referred to as a Brief Fee, which shall be a larger sum, and will include the time taken for the Barrister to read your papers, and prepare your case. Thereafter, the Barrister shall charge a Refresher fee, which will normally be the Barrister’s fee based on their hourly rate and the time spent at the hearing.

Key stages

The fees set out above cover all of the work in relation to the following key stages of a claim:

Taking your initial instructions, reviewing the papers and advising you on merits and likely compensation (this is likely to be revisited throughout the matter and subject to change)
Entering into pre-claim conciliation where this is mandatory to explore whether a settlement can be reached;
Preparing claim or response
Reviewing and advising on claim or response from other party
Exploring settlement and negotiating settlement throughout the process
preparing or considering a schedule of loss
Preparing for (and attending) a Preliminary Hearing
Exchanging documents with the other party and agreeing a bundle of documents
Taking witness statements, drafting statements and agreeing their content with witnesses
preparing bundle of documents
Reviewing and advising on the other party's witness statements
agreeing a list of issues, a chronology and/or cast list
Preparation and attendance at Final Hearing, including instructions to Counsel

The stages set out above are an indication and if some of stages above are not required, the fee will be reduced. You may wish to handle the claim yourself and only have our advice in relation to some of the stages. This can also be arranged on your individual needs.

How long will my matter take?

The time that it takes from taking your initial instructions to the final resolution of your matter depends largely on the stage at which your case is resolved. If a settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation, your case is likely to take four to six weeks. If your claim proceeds to a Final Hearing, your case is likely to take four to 12 months. This is just an estimate and we will of course be able to give you a more accurate timescale once we have more information and as the matter progresses.

Immigration

Immigration pricing and service information

Elena Tsirlina is Head of the Immigration and Asylum Department. She has more than 14 years experience in a variety of human rights, asylum, nationality and immigration cases, specifically those of an exceptional and high-profile nature. She has a strong following with clients ranging from ultra-high net worth individuals and businesses wishing to establish themselves in the UK to those who face persecution, ill-treatment and risk to life and wish to avail themselves of protection available under international and domestic law in the UK. Despite the Government’s best efforts to simplify immigration law with the introduction of the Points-Based System a decade ago, it continues to be a byzantine, complicated system raising concerns about uncertainty of outcomes for migrants.

There are a number of factors that we take into account when quoting fees including (but not limited to):

Factual and legal complexity;
Adverse immigration history;
Criminality;
Overstaying;
Temporary and indefinite immigration bans;
Exclusion orders;
Deportation orders;
Number of supporting witnesses;
Number of documents and their complexity;
Urgency;
Attendance at the Home Office, one of its Service Points in the UK or abroad, or Courts and Tribunals;
Any novel issues or unanticipated matters.

It must be borne in mind that Immigration Rules, policy guidance and caselaw change from time to time, as do the fees chargeable by the Home Office (UK Visas and Immigration). The ultimate decision in respect of any application rests with the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Home Secretary) and officers acting on his behalf. Our professional fees are charged on a fixed fee or hourly basis. These are revised regularly to accommodate for changes in law. Our fee charging structure is set out in the table below varying between initial, extension and settlement applications in the UK or abroad, and is subject to the above factors. The fees in the table below are quoted on the premise that your matter is straightforward. 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.

We provide detailed estimated budgets in matters charged on an hourly basis taking into account individual circumstances of each matter.

Our professional fees include:

taking instructions;
meeting in conference (or telephone conference, if appropriate);
advice on the documents, their format and content, and other types of evidence required in support of proposed applications;
considering documents;
advising you in respect of any outstanding or missing documents;
advising on timelines and the outcome of applications;
drafting statements (if any);
collating bundles;
drafting and preparation of application forms;
liaising with third parties, with your consent, up to and including the completion of the matter;
keeping you informed as to progress in preparing, submitting and considering applications.

We may charge additional fees for the following services:

attending Home Office appointments or interviews including travel to and from the Service Point (this will depend on the country, distance and time spent and chargeable on an hourly basis);
drafting the narrative part of a business plan in support of applications made in the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant and Representative of an Overseas Business immigration categories (£5,000).

Once we have received all of the essential documents in the required format, it will take approximately 4-5 working days to collate evidence, draft application forms (where applicable) and finalise submissions. Immigration applications must be submitted in line with qualifying criteria and, whenever possible, prior to your leave expiring. Asylum claims should be made at the earliest opportunity. Once your application has been submitted the time that it will take until a decision is made depends upon the relevant British diplomatic post abroad or the Home Office. The Home Office publishes visa processing information (for applications made abroad) (https://www.gov.uk/visa-processing-times) and guidelines for applications made in the UK (these depend on the type of application and service). The service that you use to submit your application will impact on the length of time it will take for the Home Secretary to make a decision. You will be notified of the likely timescale at the time of submitting your application.

You will be required to enrol your biometric data as part of your application. You will also be required to provide identity documents, photographs, specified documents in addition to submitting paper or digital application forms, and paying application fees, surcharges and added value fees for additional services provided by the Home Office and its commercial partners in the UK and abroad. Depending on the type of application as well as your country of residence and/or citizenship, you may be subject to additional requirements such as undergoing a medical screening or providing an overseas criminal record certificate. If successful, your passport will be endorsed with a visa (for applications made abroad) or you will be issued with a biometric residence card reflecting your immigration status (for immigration applications made in the UK).

Our professional fees

All fees below exclude VAT

VAT is chargeable at 20% (where applicable)

Category	Price range
IMMIGRATION
Initial conference (up to 1 hour)	£200
WORK AND STUDY ROUTES
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent)	initial: stage 1: from £2,500 to £3,500 stage 2: from £1,000 to £2,000
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent)	extension: from £2,000 to £3,000
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent)	settlement: from £3,500 (based on the qualifying period of 5 years) to £5,000 (based on the qualifying period of 3 years)
Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur)	initial: from £1,500 to £3,000
Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur)	extension: from £1,500 to £3,000
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) (including entrepreneurial team)	initial: from £7,500 to £12,000
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) (including entrepreneurial team)	extension: from £7,500 to £12,000
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) (including entrepreneurial team)	settlement: from £3,000 to £5,000
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) (including entrepreneurial team)	settlement (accelerated): from £7,500 to £12,000
Tier 1 (Investor)	initial: 5 years based on an investment of at least £2 million: £15,000 3 years based on an investment of at least £5 million: £17,500 2 years based on an investment of at least £10 million: £20,000
Tier 1 (Investor)	extension: 5 years based on an investment of at least £2 million: £5,000
Tier 1 (Investor)	settlement (accelerated): 3 years based on an investment of at least £5 million: £10,000 2 years based on an investment of at least £10 million: £12,500
Tier 2 (General)	initial: from £1,200 to £2,500
Tier 2 (General)	extension: from £1,200 to £2,500
Tier 2 (General)	settlement: from £2,000 to £3,000
Tier 2 (Minister of Religion)	initial: from £1,200 to £2,500
Tier 2 (Minister of Religion)	extension: from £1,200 to £2,500
Tier 2 (Minister of Religion)	settlement: from £2,000 to £3,000
Tier 2 (Sportsperson)	initial: from £2,500 to £3,500
Tier 2 (Sportsperson)	extension: from £3,500 to £5,000
Tier 2 (Sportsperson)	settlement: from £4,000 to £5,000
Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) (including long and short-term staff)	initial: from £1,200 to £2,500
Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) (including long and short-term staff)	extension: from £1,200 to £2,500
Tier 4 (General)	initial: from £1,500 to £3,500 extension: from £1,500 to £3,500
Tier 4 (Child)	initial: from £1,200 to £2,500 extension: from £1,200 to £2,500
Tier 5 (Creative and Sporting)	initial: from £2,500 to £3,500 extension: from £3,500 to £5,000
Tier 5 (Charity Workers)	initial: from £1,000 to £2,000 extension: from £1,500 to £2,500
Tier 5 (Religious Workers)	initial: from £1,000 to £2,000 extension: from £1,500 to £2,500
Tier 5 (Government Authorised Exchange)	initial: from £1,200 to £2,000 extension: from £1,500 to £2,500
Tier 5 (International Agreement)	initial: from £1,500 to £2,500 extension: from £1,500 to £2,500 settlement: from £2,500 to £3,000
Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme)	initial: from £1,200 to £2,000
Dependent PBS partner	initial: from £1,000 to £1,500 extension: from £1,000 to £1,500 settlement: from £1,800 to £2,200
Dependent PBS child	initial: from £1,000 to £1,500 extension: from £1,000 to £1,500 settlement: from £1,800 to £2,200
FAMILY LIFE ROUTES
Family life with a partner	initial: from £1,500 to £2,000 extension: from £1,500 to £2,500 settlement: from £2,000 to £3,000
Bereaved partner	initial: from £1,000 to £1,500 extension: from £1,200 - £1,800 settlement: from £1,200 to £2,000
Victim of domestic violence	initial: from £800 to £1,000 extension: from £1,000 to £1,500 settlement: from £1,200 to £1,800
Family life as a parent of a child in the UK	initial: from £1,000 to £1,200 extension: from £1,000 to £1,500 settlement: from £1,200 to £1,800
Family life as a child of a person with leave as a parent or partner	initial: from £1,000 to £1,200 extension: from £1,000 to £1,500 settlement: from £1,200 to £1,800
Adult dependent relative	initial: from £1,500 to £2,500 extension: from £1,500 to £2,500 settlement: from £2,000 to £2,800
VISITING THE UK
Standard visitor	from £1,500 - £3,500
Marriage visitor	from £1,500 - £3,500
Permitted Paid Engagement	from £,2,000 - £5,000
Parent of a Tier 4 (Child) at School	from £1,500 - £3,000
Transit visitor	from £500 - £1,200
OTHER IMMIGRATION CATEGORIES
Short-term student	from £1,200 to £2,500
UK ancestry	initial: from £2,000 to £3,000 settlement: from £3,500 to £5,000
Right of abode	from £1,200 to £2,500
Domestic workers	from £1,000 - £1,500
Representative of an overseas business (including media organisations)	initial: from £3,500 - £7,000 extension: from £2,000 - £3,500 settlement: from £3,000 to £5,000
Child born in the UK (line to be granted in line)	from £500 to £1,000
Child of a person present and settled in the UK	initial: from £1,200 to £1,800 extension: from £1,500 to £2,000 settlement: from £2,500 to £3,000
Family reunion	from £1,500 to £3,000
Long residence	extension: from £1,800 to £2,500 settlement: from £3,000 to £4,000
Biometric residence card replacement	from £1,000 to £2,500
No Time Limit	from £750 to £1,000
Home Office Travel Document	from £500 to £1,000
Subject access requests	from £150 to £300
EU LAW AND BREXIT
Registration certificate	from £1,200 to £1,800
Permanent residence document	from £1,200 to £3,500
Non-EEA family members	from £1,500 to £2,500
Derivative rights	from £1,800 to £3,000
Brexit (EU Settlement Policy): settled status	from £1,200 to £2,000
Brexit (EU Settlement Policy): pre-settled status	from £1,200 to £2,000
BRITISH NATIONALITY
Naturalisation as a British citizen	from £2,000 to £3,500
Registration as a British citizen	from £1,800 to £2,000 (or £500 to £1,000 if submitted together with an application for naturalisation)
Passport application	from £200 to £500
FEES TO BE QUOTED ON REQUEST
Administrative Review	Hourly
Endorsement Review	Hourly
Judicial Review	Hourly
Appeals	Hourly
Legal Opinion	Hourly
Refugee claim	Hourly
Humanitarian protection	Hourly
Human rights claim	Hourly
Applications to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman	Hourly
Immigration bans	Hourly
Complex immigration matters not provided for above	Hourly
Complex nationality matters not provided for above	Hourly
Complex human rights and EU matters not provided for above	Hourly

Disbursements and translations

The above fees do not include disbursements, such as

photocopying @ 10p per page;
special and recorded delivery postal charges at the Royal Mail rates;
courier fees;
travel or accommodation costs;
translation fees;
identity checks;
any other miscellaneous costs (to be agreed).

The above fees do not include professional disbursements such as Counsel’s fees, expert fees, fees of chartered accountants and medical experts. These are to be sourced and agreed with you on a case by case basis. We work with highly reputable specialist experts and barristers.

Those making immigration, nationality and EU law applications will be required to pay Home Office fees, Immigration Health Surcharge (https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application) and fees chargeable for standard, priority and super priority services. Applications for asylum do not attract Home Office fees. Home Office fees and surcharges vary depending on the type of application and immigration category. The Home Office engages the services of third-party commercial partners such as Teleperformance (https://uk.tlscontact.com/), VFS Global (https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/en) and Sopra Steria (https://www.soprasteria.co.uk/en) in handling and processing applications in the UK and abroad. These official partners charge additional fees for their services. These are clearly set out on their respective websites and are payable as part of the application process.

We engage the services of interpreters and translators from third-party providers. Interpreters’ fees are chargeable on an hourly basis. Translators’ fees are chargeable on a per word basis. We will source quotes from reputable agencies in the UK and abroad to be agreed with you. Documents which are not in the English language will need to be translated and certified in the format required by the Home Office.

Appeals and reviews

Should your application be refused, you may have a right to have the decision administratively or judicially reviewed. Applications made by those in the exceptional talent and exceptional promise sub-categories will benefit from an additional remedy – an endorsement review by designated competent bodies. Rights of appeal are restricted to a limited number of categories. Reviews and appeals can be discussed on an individual basis as the amount of work to be done will largely depend on the grounds for refusal. If you do not comply with conditions of any leave granted or have overstayed your leave, you may be subject to the general grounds for refusal. This may impact on any future application to enter or stay in the UK, temporarily or indefinitely.