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Putting
your case to the Court can be a daunting prospect, even in the most
apparently straightforward of cases. Our
lawyers are trained in the advocacy skills needed to present your
case and, most importantly, to get the best result for you.
Cases
may be dealt with on the basis of an hourly rate or a fixed fee. We
can discuss with you the most suitable charging structure, which
will depend upon the seriousness, complexity and urgency of your
case.
We set out
our hourly rates further down this page and below set out guideline
fixed fees for very straightforward cases. Please call or e mail us
and we can inform you of the basis on which we can take your
case.
In
all cases we require payment in advance of the hearing and can
accept Debit or Credit card payments by telephone.
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Guilty
plea to straightforward case at Brighton, Eastbourne or
Hastings Magistrates Court
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£350
+ VAT = £420
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Guilty
plea to straightforward case at any other Sussex
Magistrates Court (Worthing,
Crawley, Chichester or Horsham)
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£400
+ VAT = £480
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Guilty
plea to straightforward case at any other UK Magistrates Court (We may
instruct an agent or Counsel)
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£500
+ VAT = £600
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| Exceptional
hardship hearing (where 12 points or more on driving licence)
Fee will depend upon complexity |
£350
- £500 + VAT |
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Meeting
at office prior to above hearing to take instructions and
advise
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1
hour at appropriate hourly rate for Fee Earner
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Attendance
at local Benefits Agency for interview regarding unlawful
Benefits Claim. (If not entitled to Legal Aid)
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£250
+ VAT = £300
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Straightforward
1/2 day trial in the Magistrates Court
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£1,000
+ VAT and disbursements
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Straightforward
1 day trial in the Magistrates Court
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£1,500
+VAT and disbursements
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Crown Court
fees where decline Legal aid
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Telephone/e
mail for a quote.
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Hourly
Rates*
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Director
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£180
per hour
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Solicitor
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£150
per hour
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Legal
Executive / experienced Paralegal
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£125
per hour
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Trainee
Solicitor
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£75
per hour
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All
fees are plus VAT. Routine telephone calls, e mails and
letters in and out are charged at £7.50 per item. |
*These are indicative rates that will apply in
most cases. Rates may be higher if the case is particularly
complex, serious or urgent. In all cases we shall indicate in
advance if higher rates apply. Exceptionally, we may be prepared to
discount hourly rates where the client falls outside the Legal aid
scheme but cannot reasonably afford these rates. Such discount can
only apply by prior agreement with the conducting lawyer.
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