Pricing Structure

The service we offer

We offer a free initial consultation. During this initial meeting we gather from you as much information as we can regarding your position and or the work you wish us to consider undertaking.

Once we have received full information, understand what your priorities are, and have a clear understanding of the aspects you would like help with, we can provide a fee estimate based on our hourly rates displayed.

We will also advise you, depending on your case type whether you may have other funding options available, such as cover under an insurance policy. We would consider this at the time of your initial consultation and dependant on subsequent information supplied we would advise what cost implications there may thereafter be.

We would then give you in writing what you may be able to expect from us and within what time frames we may be able to achieve those requirements.

We may offer fixed fees in certain cases but in general terms work will be costed on a time basis and you will be given an estimate at the outset of any retainer. If the hourly rate is different to those listed for any reason you will be advised at the outset. If you are in any way uncertain in relation to fees, the retainer or any other element of the case please contact the Fee earner dealing with your matter or our practice manager by email or telephone details of which can be found on our website.

Whilst this will be a difficult time, as any legal matters generally involve an element of stress, the firm will seek to make your case run as smoothly as possible.

Experience shows that it is important that clients understand from the outset that the legal process can be expensive, and we estimate as best we can the likely cost of the case to conclusion.  Remember that factors such as whether the case succeeds, whether you brought or defended a case and many other factors may combine to shorten/lengthen cases and consequently reduce or increase costs.  The fees of the solicitor with conduct of your case will vary but generally they will be at A grade fee earner.

Our rates, which are in line with the Senior Courts Costs Office guidance¹, are outlined below:

If it is possible for some case work to be delegated to a less senior fee earner we will do so to try to keep costs incurred to a minimum. The costs for other fee earners work varies according to their experience and skills:

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

Any anticipated disbursements will be discussed with you & confirmed in writing at the outset of your instructions.

Fixed Fee work

We also offer fixed fee work. This type of work is offered on various types of matters & again would be discussed with you at any initial free consultation and confirmed in writing with your instructions.

Please see below for specific costing:

Guilty plea at Bristol Magistrates Court = £500.00

Guilty plea at Bath or North Somerset Magistrates Court = £600.00

Guilty plea at Newport or Cardiff Magistrates Court= £700.00

The fee includes:

• Attendance & Preparation
• Considering evidence & taking your instructions
• Advice on likely sentencing
• Attendance & representation at a single hearing at the Magistrates Court

The fee does not include:

• Instruction of any expert witnesses
• Taking statements from any witnesses
• Advice & assistance in relation to a special reasons hearing
• Advice or assistance in relation to any appeal.