Initial Consultation
Start with a focused 45-minute consultation for £180. We assess your case, explain your options and outline the fees before you commit to anything further.
PRICING PHILOSOPHY
Clear fees,no surprises
We believe professional legal advice should be accessible. Our fees are set out clearly from the outset so you know exactly what to expect — with discounted rates and payment plans available for eligible clients.
Getting started
Initial consultation (45 mins)
£180
Getting started
File opening / transfer from previous solicitors
Pre-commencement of matter
£350
HOW WE PRICE
Affordable fees,expert advice
Professional legal services with transparent pricing and flexible options to suit your circumstances.
Fixed Immigration Fees
Most immigration matters are offered at fixed fees — from application preparation to appeals and judicial review — so you can budget with confidence.
Flexible Payment Terms
We offer discounted rates to students, the unemployed and pensioners, and can set up payment plans to spread the cost of your legal matter.
Immigration fees
Fixed fees — does not include HO/IHS/Biometric/Counsel/Court/Advocacy/Disbursement fees
Drafting letters only (invitation, HO covering letters, etc.)
£375
Completion of application forms only
£500
Human Rights Applications
Per applicant
£1,800
Discretionary Applications
Per applicant
£1,800
British Citizenship Applications
Per applicant
£1,800
Marriage applications
Per applicant
£1,800
EEA/Dependents applications
Per applicant
£1,800
EU Scheme Applications
Per applicant
£900
Student Applications
Per applicant
£1,800
Points Based Applications
Per applicant
£1,800
Settlement Applications
Per applicant
£2,000
Asylum Applications
Per applicant
£2,000
Immigration Bail Applications
Includes advocacy
£1,800
Entry Clearance Applications (visitor)
Per applicant
£1,800
Entry Clearance Applications (spouse/partner)
Per applicant
£2,000
Immigration Appeals
Per applicant
£2,500
Judicial Review
Per applicant
£3,500
TOC/NTL/Administrative Review Applications
Per applicant
£750
BRP replacement Application
Per applicant
£750
Administrative Review
Per applicant
£750
Family fees
Fixed fees — does not include Court/Counsel/Advocacy/Disbursement fees
Divorce — Petitioner
£1,000
Divorce — Respondent
£800
Injunctions (Non Mol/Occupational Orders)
From filing to first hearing only
£1,800
Section 8 Orders
One-off matters — hourly rate for ongoing
£1,800
Children Matters
From filing to first hearing only
£1,800
Financial Remedy
Hourly rates apply
Business & commercial clients
Does not include Court/Counsel/Advocacy fees or disbursements
File opening
One-off
£1,500
Annual retainers
Plus file opening fee
£33,000
Monthly retainers
File opening & first month payable in advance
£3,000
Principal
£375/hour
Assistant/Associate Solicitors
£277.50/hour
Trainee Solicitors/Paralegal/Caseworker
£187.50–£225/hour
Standard hourly rates
Fees include attendance on client and taking preliminary instructions
Principal
£319/hour
Assistant/Associate Solicitors
£209/hour
Caseworker/Paralegal/Trainee Solicitor
£146/hour
Unsociable hours (time and a half of standard rates) apply outside normal working hours.
Miscellaneous
Certification/Swearing of Documents
£10
Witnessing documents
£30
Statutory declarations
£120
Affidavits
£120
Change of Name Deed
£120
Power of Attorney
£120
Drafting standard/one-off letters
£375
Calls/Emails (10 mins / 500 words)
10% of fee earner's hourly rate
Review and amendment of documents (up to 4 pages)
£375
Advocacy/Administrative Courts
Excludes travel/disbursement
£450/hour
Disbursements
Payable by client — excludes matters billed on hourly rate
Postage — Judicial Review and Appeals
Fixed fee
£50
Postage — Other Matters
Fixed fee
£30
Banking charges
At quoted cost
Retrieval from archive
£100
Hourly rate matters are treated on a stage-by-stage basis upon receipt of invoice.
GOOD TO KNOW
What to expect
What is included?
Fees for immigration matters (except appeals) include taking full instructions, advising on the most appropriate application, collating and compiling supporting documentation, advising on Immigration Rules requirements, completing application forms, researching case law and drafting grounds/representation as appropriate.
We advise on application outcomes and explain conditions of your grant of status. If refused, we advise on further steps. For appeals and judicial review, this includes witness statements, brief to counsel, collating bundles and dealing with the Home Office, Courts and third parties.
What is not included?
Fees do not include Home Office application fees, immigration health surcharge, biometrics fees, Counsel fees, court fees, advocacy fees or disbursements. Where your matter is complex and additional work is required, we may apply supplementary charges — always discussed and agreed with you beforehand.
Responsibility for your work
Your matter will be primarily dealt with by Ms Victoria Ibe-Bayley, Principal of the firm, with over 10 years post-qualification experience in Immigration and Family law. Associates are supervised by the Principal; Trainee Solicitors and Paralegals are supervised by an Associate or the Principal.
Application processing times
We make and submit your application within a week of receiving full instructions and supporting documents. We cannot guarantee Home Office decision times — see GOV.UK for current processing timelines.
VAT information
Not chargeable as we are not registered for VAT. However, VAT may be payable to third parties.
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