Estimated costs for Public Access Scheme
The practice management team can be contacted to provide estimated fees, and will quote on either an hourly rate or fixed fee (brief fee/ refresher) basis, subject to what is most appropriate for the case and cost effective for the client. Fees will be calculated by reference to the amount of time reasonably required to supply the services and a reasonable hourly rate, taking into account all the circumstances of the case. The practice management team will be able to provide you with information on what specifically is required in order to prepare a meaningful estimate, and will provide one within 14 days.
Hourly rates may vary according to the seniority and experience of counsel, the complexity and urgency of the case. Where we provide a fixed price for a piece of work we will seek not to exceed the amount we have quoted without prior client authority.
Our fees are flexible and competitive, while reflecting our high standard of advice and service. The current rate of VAT will be added to all fees (unless exemptions apply). We will always advise on suitable counsel and provide a more accurate and flexible assessment of the fees for your case.
On the acceptance of instructions counsel will review the case to assess the amount of papers to be reviewed, the complexity of the case, the need for additional information or documents and the approach being taken by the other side. The return date for completed work will then be subject to the upcoming availability of counsel, the client(s), relevant third parties and where appropriate the next suitable date for any court hearings. Updates will be provided regarding expected timescales, including changes in circumstances which are outside of Chambers control.
Public Access - Personal Injury Claims
Unfortunately we are unable to accept public access instructions on a conditional fee (‘no win, no fee’) basis.
Timescales for your claim may vary depending on factors such as barristers’ availability, the complexity of your claim, the need for additional documents and the other side’s approach. However, more straightforward cases will ideally settle within six months of a claim being made. If a trial is required, as a guide the courts tend to have a hearing date within two years of a claim being made.
Estimated fees below are correct as of 30th November 2019, and are estimates only. All fees exclude VAT where applicable. For quotations, please contact the practice management team. Please also contact the practice management team if you claim is more than £25,000.
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Initial conference |
2 - 3 hours |
£150 - 600 per hour |
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Written advice on claim |
4 hours |
£150 - 600 per hour |
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Drafting statement of case |
3 hours |
£150 - 600 per hour |
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Trial - claim not more than £3,000 |
1 day |
£500 - 2,000 Brief fee |
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Trial - claim more than £3,000, but not more than £9,999 |
1 day |
£700 - 2,250 Brief fee |
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Trial - claim more than £10,000, but not more than £14,999 |
1 day |
£1,070 - 2,500 Brief fee |
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Trial - claim more than £15,000, but not more than £25,000 |
1 day |
£1,705 - 3,000 Brief fee |
Public Access - Employment Tribunal
Estimated fees below are correct as of 30th November 2019, and are estimates only and exclude VAT where applicable. For quotations, please contact the practice management team.
We quote on either an hourly rate or fixed fee (brief fee/ refresher) basis, subject to what is most appropriate for the case.
Timescales for your case may vary depending on factors such as barristers’ availability, the complexity of your case, the need for additional documents and the other side’s approach. However, as a guide more straightforward cases tend to have a hearing date four to six months of a claim being made.
Hourly rates range from £150-600. Examples of fixed fees are below:
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Initial conference |
£500 - 2,500 |
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Written advice on your claim |
£1,000 - 3,000 |
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Preparation of case, including assistance with drafting tribunal documents |
£1,000 - 3,500 |
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Preliminary hearing |
£750 - 2,500 |
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Tribunal hearing |
£1,500 - 15,000 Brief fee |
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Refresher |
£750 - 2,500 |
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Remedy hearing |
£750 - 2,500 |
Public Access - Immigration Tribunal (First-tier tribunal)
Estimated fees below are correct as of 30th November 2019, and are estimates only and exclude VAT where applicable. For quotations, please contact the practice management team.
You may need advice and/or representation at short notice. Timescales for our services may vary depending on factors such as barristers’ availability, the complexity of your case and the need for additional documents. As you must appeal a decision within 14 days (from within the UK) or 28 days (from outside the UK), please contact the practice management team as soon as possible.
Please note that barristers are not allowed to do legal aid work on a Public Access basis. To help you make an informed decision about whether to apply for legal aid or proceed with Public Access, you can use the legal aid eligibility calculator on the gov.uk website.
We quote on either an hourly rate or fixed fee (brief fee/ refresher) basis, subject to what is most appropriate for the case.
Hourly rates range from £150-600. Examples of fixed fees are below:
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Initial conference |
£300 - 1,500 |
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Written advice on appeal |
£400 - 2,500 |
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Preparation of appeal, including assistance with completion of forms |
£500 - 3,000 |
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CMRH / Directions |
£600 - 5,000 |
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Tribunal hearing |
£750 - 10,000 |
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Refresher |
£500 - 2,500 |
Summary only motoring offences (advice and representation for defendants)
The following is a guide on our barristers’ hourly rates. The rates can vary and will primarily be according to the seniority of the barrister, complexity of the matter, and any urgency behind the case.
- Under 5 years experience: £100 – £200 per hour + VAT
- 5-10 years experience: £200 – £300 per hour + VAT
- 10-15 years experience: £300 – £400 per hour + VAT
- Over 15 years experience: £400 – £450 per hour + VAT
- Queen’s Counsel (Silk): from £500 + per hour + VAT
You can expect to be charged a fixed fee for a barrister to attend and represent you in court. Fees are referred to as a ‘brief fee’ and ‘refreshers’.
Brief fee consolidates preparation and the first day in court. Refreshers refer to subsequent days for the same hearing.
Details of our fixed fees can be provided by our practice managers.
A list of hours that the barrister has worked can be provided in writing if required.
An examples of how a fixed fee is calculated:
Under 5 years experience - £1000 brief fee, £500 refresher
5-10 years experience - £2000 brief fee, £750 refresher
