Fixed fees
Most immigration applications are priced as a fixed fee covering advice, drafting, submission and follow-up until a decision. You know the professional cost up front.
TRANSPARENT PRICING
Know the costbefore we begin
Navigating the law should not mean guessing your legal bill. Most immigration matters are offered on a fixed-fee basis. Appeals and judicial reviews are charged at published hourly rates. We give you detailed fee information before we start work.
At an initial consultation we discuss your circumstances, carry out a risk analysis, and set out your options so you can decide with confidence. Disbursements — Home Office fees, barristers, interpreters, experts and similar third-party costs — are not included in our professional fees and are always confirmed at the outset.
Fixed fees typically include
- Legal advice and consultation
- Document review and certification
- Application drafting
- Appointment scheduling
- Liaising with third parties
- Secure document returns
HOW WE CHARGE
Pricing that stayseasy to follow
Choose the model that fits your matter. We confirm the approach, the estimate, and what is included before any work starts.
Hourly rates
Appeals, judicial reviews and some complex disputes are billed by the hour. Rates are reviewed annually and any change is notified in advance.
Consultation
Up to 60 minutes taking instructions, advice and written confirmation. From £200 + VAT. If you instruct us within seven days, this fee is deducted from your matter costs.
Hourly rates — appeals & judicial reviews
Qualified solicitor (up to 8 years’ experience)
£280 + VAT
Qualified solicitor (4+ years’ experience)
£230 + VAT
Paralegal & legal executive (up to 3 years’ experience)
£129 + VAT
IMMIGRATION
Typical fee rangesfor common applications
Estimates below are professional fees only. VAT is charged where applicable. Home Office and other disbursements are extra. We confirm a tailored figure after reviewing your papers.
Taking instructions, providing advice and written confirmation of that advice.
Lower fee if: Deducted from your total costs if you instruct us immediately or within seven days of the consultation.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Advice, preparationand a clear timeline
We typically prepare and submit immigration applications within 2–8 weeks, depending on complexity and how quickly we receive your documents. Home Office processing times sit outside our control. Convictions, previous immigration history or limited evidence can extend the process — we will keep you informed.
01
Advice on the UK Immigration Rules
02
Risk and cost-benefit analysis
03
Guidance on eligibility and alternatives
04
Preparation and submission of your application
05
Updates as your case progresses
LITIGATION
Debt recoveryup to £100,000
Costs below apply to undisputed unpaid invoices against debtors in England and Wales. If the claim is disputed we will discuss revised costs — fixed fee, hourly rate or another funding arrangement. Figures for claims above £100,000 are available on request.
Letter Before ActionLetter of Claim or court orderIssuing proceedingsNegotiation and mediationPayment arrangementsEnforcement and insolvency
Simple letter before action
- Company
- £450 + VAT
- Individual
- £500 + VAT
Fully compliant Pre-Action Protocol letter
- Company
- £650 + VAT
- Individual
- £850 + VAT
Simple LBAs usually give 3, 7 or 14 days to pay and can be produced within 24 hours if we have the information. Protocol letters give at least 30 days (up to 90 in complex cases) and are typically produced within 24–48 hours.
Stage 2 — Issuing proceedings
| Claim amount | MCOL court fee | Our fee | Recoverable fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £300 | £35 | £100 + VAT | £75 |
| £300 – £500 | £50 | £100 + VAT | £85 |
| £500 – £1,000 | £70 | £100 + VAT | £75 |
| £1,001 – £1,500 | £80 | £200 + VAT | £270 |
| £1,501 – £3,000 | £115 | £250 + VAT | £355 |
| £3,001 – £5,000 | £205 | £350 + VAT | £535 |
| £5,001 – £10,000 | £455 | £450 + VAT | £860 |
| £10,001 – £100,000 | 5% of the claim | £250 + VAT per hour | 5% of the claim + £100 |
Claims over £100,000 or particularly complex matters are charged at about £350–£450 + VAT per hour. Defendants have 14 days to respond (or a further 14 days after an acknowledgement of service).
Stage 3 — Requesting judgment
| Claim amount | Our fee | Recoverable cost |
|---|---|---|
| £25 – £5,000 | £250 + VAT | £22 – £55 |
| £5,000+ | £400 + VAT | £30 – £70 |
Stage 4 — Enforcement: Instructing High Court Enforcement Officers: £350 + VAT plus a £66 court transfer fee (total £486 + VAT in solicitors’ costs). If enforcement fails, an abortive HCEO fee of £75 + VAT may apply. Transfer can take 4–8 weeks.
Statutory demand
Preparation of a fully bespoke statutory demand: £1,000 + VAT. Process server: £150–£250 depending on location. Typically served within 48 hours on companies and partnerships.
Winding-up petition
Drafting, issuing and service: £950 + VAT. Disbursements include court fee £280, Official Receiver’s deposit £1,600 and process server around £150. Usually drafted and issued within 1–2 days of instruction.
EMPLOYMENT
Unfair and wrongfuldismissal
Funding may be a fixed fee, a no win no fee agreement, or a private hourly rate after an initial paid meeting. Typical overall costs are £800–£10,000 + VAT, averaging around £5,000 + VAT.
Director
£280 + VAT (approx.)
Solicitor
£230 + VAT (approx.)
Trainee solicitor / paralegal
£129 + VAT (approx.)
Phase 1 — ET1 claim form
- Simple: £500 to £1,000 + VAT
- Medium: £1,000 to £1,500 + VAT
- Complex: £1,500 to £2,000 + VAT
Phase 2 — Employer’s ET3
- Simple: £200 to £375 + VAT
- Medium: £400 to £600 + VAT
- Complex: £700 to £1,000 + VAT
Phase 3 — Preliminary hearing
- Telephone hearing: £250 to £500 + VAT
- Attended simple: £900 to £1,000 + VAT
- Attended medium: £1,000 to £1,200 + VAT
- Attended complex: £1,200 to £1,500 + VAT
Phase 4 — Directions and hearing prep
- Simple: £600 to £1,000 + VAT
- Medium: £1,000 to £2,500 + VAT
- High complexity: £1,500 to £4,000 + VAT
Phase 5 — Tribunal hearing
- Simple (1 day): £1,500 + VAT
- Medium (2 days): £3,000 + VAT
- High complexity: £2,000 + VAT first day, then £1,500 + VAT per extra day
Brief fee for a 1-day Employment Tribunal hearing: £2,500 + VAT. Refresher £1,500 + VAT per extra day. Longer hearings may add about £1,000–£1,500 + VAT per day for attendance.
Unfair and wrongful dismissal typically takes between 1 month and 1 year. Most tribunal claims have a 3 months minus one day time limit. If a case goes to a final hearing, expect around 27 weeks to 1 year on average.
Not included
Employment Tribunal feesTravel and copy documentsCounsel or expert feesCosts orders against youAppeals and enforcement
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Illustrativeconveyancing quotes
Every transaction is different. These examples are illustrative only. Call us for a written, tailor-made quotation. Your matter will be dealt with or supervised by a solicitor with at least seven years’ experience.
Granting a 10-year lease
Freehold commercial unit let for 10 years at £30,000 rent. No superior landlord and no rent deposit deed.
£1,200 – £1,500 + VAT
About £6 for Land Registry office copies.
Freehold purchase with mortgage
Purchase at £325,000 with mortgage funding, no title issues, indemnity insurance or management company.
£2,000 – £2,500 + VAT
Searches around £350, Land Registry about £140, and SDLT in the region of £5,800 (illustrative historic figure).
Taking a new lease with fit-out
10-year lease at £20,000 rent, rent deposit deed and licence for alterations.
Around £1,800 + VAT
Land Registry search around £3 and registration around £80. Landlord’s fees may apply.
Buying an existing lease
Purchase of an existing lease for £60,000 with a licence to assign.
Around £1,500 + VAT
Land Registry in the region of £25.
Assigning your lease
Assignment requiring a licence to assign with the landlord and new tenant.
Around £1,050 + VAT
Undertaking as to landlord’s fees around £125 + VAT. Title copies around £9.
Need a figure for your matter?
Estimates on this page are a starting point. Call 020 7183 6904 or email info@arammlegal.com and a solicitor will talk you through the right fee for your case.