We have built a strong reputation for resolving disputes efficiently and successfully, whether in the Courts, through mediation or other ADR mechanisms. Our clients include multinational corporations, professional firms, banks, medium sized businesses and private clients.We undertake a variety of contentious work, including but not limited to:
- Complex commercial and corporate actions
- Contract disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Shareholder disputes
- Insurance
- Trusts
- Defamation
- Civil/commercial fraud
- Construction
- Professional negligence
- Service charge disputes including section 20 consultation
- LVT applications
- Tenancy disputes
- Possession proceedings
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Leasehold and Freehold Enfranchisement claims
- Insolvency litigation
- Debt recovery matters
- Cross-border disputes and international arbitration
Our dedicated team of experienced lawyers are able to handle our clients’ needs efficiently, effectively and always with an eye to the commercial reality of any given situation.
SRA Transparency Information
SRA Transparency Rules: Motoring Offences (summary only offences)
Introduction
We must clearly express our charges & state whether VAT or disbursements are included.
Avoid estimating charges at unrealistically low levels.
Do not advertise estimates/fixed fees without stating additional charges might apply.
Price Information
Total Cost | |
Average/Range (if total not available) | From a fixed fee of £500 plus VAT for advising on entering a guilty plea by post in straightforward matters where we are not instructed to represent you at Court.
In more complex matters our standard hourly rates will apply and costs can be up to £10,000 plus VAT where you require representation at Court and/or when you instruct us to defend the charges. |
Disbursements Total | Subject to the nature of the offence and whether or not the prosecution is to be defended. |
Average Disbursements (if total not available) | £750 to £5,000 |
Conditional/Damages based fees | Not available |
Mandatory Requirements
Does price include VAT? | VAT is not included and is payable where stated. |
Specify exactly what is included in the price displayed | The fixed fee for advising on entering a guilty plea by post includes initial advice, completing and filing the relevant forms.
For more complex matters charged at our standard hourly rates our fee includes providing advice, corresponding with the Court and/or Police and/or the DVLA as appropriate, instructing counsel, preparation of witness evidence, disclosure, instruction of experts, preparation for trial and attending at trial (where applicable). Fees calculated at our standard hourly rates. |
Range of costs or basis for charges (to include hourly rate(s)) | Partner £395 plus VAT
Associate £275 plus VAT Paralegal £150 plus VAT |
Service Information
What services are included for the quoted price? | The fixed fee for advising on entering a guilty plea by post includes initial advice, completing and filing the relevant forms.
For more complex matters charged at our standard hourly rates our fee includes providing advice, corresponding with the Court and/or Police and/or the DVLA as appropriate, instructing counsel, preparation of witness evidence, disclosure, instruction of experts, preparation for trial and attending at trial (where applicable). Fees calculated at our standard hourly rates. |
Highlight any services that aren’t included in the price but the client may expect to be | The fixed price for pleading guilty in straightforward matters does not include advising on any reply from the Police, Court or DVLA or representation at any hearing. |
Key stages & timescales | Notification of intended prosecution
Summons (for summary offences the summons must be issued within the six calendar months of the offence, subject to certain exceptions) Entering plea by post Disclosure Witness statements Expert reports Trial preparation Trial Mitigation |
SRA Transparency Rules: Debt Recovery
Introduction
We must clearly express our charges & state whether VAT or disbursements are included.
Avoid estimating charges at unrealistically low levels.
Do not advertise estimates/fixed fees without stating additional charges might apply.
Price Information
Total Cost | |
Average/Range (if total not available) | From £500 plus VAT for an initial letter in simple debt recovery matters. In complex and/or defended claim an hourly rate will apply. |
Disbursements Total | Subject to the nature of the claim and whether or not the matter is defended. Court and Barristers fees will be payable, the cost of which are linked to the value and complexity of the matter |
Average Disbursements (if total not available) | |
Conditional/Damages based fees | These may be available in certain circumstances subject to the value and complexity of the claim and the prospects of enforcing the debt. |
Mandatory Requirements
Does price include VAT? | Prices do not include VAT, which is payable where stated. |
Specify exactly what is included in the price displayed | Fixed price initial letter covers a meeting and review of documents of up to one hour and the preparation of an initial letter before action. |
Range of costs or basis for charges (to include hourly rate(s)) | Hourly rates as follows:
From £150 plus VAT up to £395 plus VAT |
Service Information
What services are included for the quoted price? | Fixed price initial letter covers a meeting and review of documents of up to one hour and the preparation of an initial letter before action. |
Highlight any services that aren’t included in the price but the client may expect to be | The fixed price letter before action does not include advising on any reply, next steps or enforcement. |
Key stages & timescales | The following stages apply:
Pre-Action correspondence Issue of Proceedings Costs and Case Management Conference Disclosure Witness statements Trial Enforcement The litigation would take at least 12 months to conclude, subject to how busy the courts are. |
Price Information
Total Cost | |
Average/Range (if total not available) | From £500 plus VAT for an initial letter in simple debt recovery matters. In complex and/or defended claim an hourly rate will apply. |
Disbursements Total | Subject to the nature of the claim and whether or not the matter is defended. Court and Barristers fees will be payable, the cost of which are linked to the value and complexity of the matter |
Average Disbursements (if total not available) | |
Conditional/Damages based fees | These may be available in certain circumstances subject to the value and complexity of the claim and the prospects of enforcing the debt. |