The fixed fee we charge for the agreed
legal work.
Your Letter of Engagement confirms exactly what the fixed fee covers.
Barristers, experts, transcripts and work
outside scope may be additional.
| Service | Fee | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police station interview | £2,500 | £500 | £3,000 |
| Pre-charge representation - image / communication allegations | £6,500 | £1,300 | £7,800 |
| First Magistrates' Court hearing | £3,000 | £600 | £3,600 |
| Magistrates' Court trial preparation | £14,000 | £2,800 | £16,800 |
| Crown Court PTPH | £3,000 | £600 | £3,600 |
| Crown Court trial preparation | £21,500 | £4,300 | £25,800 |
| Advice on appeal against conviction (excluding barrister fees) | £7,500 | £1,500 | £9000 |
| Advice on appeal against sentence | £5000 | £1000 | £6000 |
| Preparation of ancillary hearings (Examples: mention hearings, case management hearings, and pre-trial views. These hearings may arise unexpectedly during proceedings) | £2000 | £400 | £2,400 |
| Applications to vary bail (both police and court bail variations) | £2,500 | £500 | £3000 |
| Defending applications concerning Sexual Risk Orders and Domestic Violence Orders | £7,500 | £1,500 | £9000 |
| Conferences with your lawyer requested by you. | £350 | £70 | £420 |
IMPORTANT: Our fixed fee is not necessarily the total cost of your case. Your Letter of Engagement confirms what is included. Barristers, experts, transcripts, travel and work outside scope may be charged separately.
| Additional cost | Typical cost | When it may arise |
|---|---|---|
| Junior barrister | £300-£750 + VAT per hearing | Court representation |
| Barrister with 5+ years' experience | £750-£1,500 + VAT per hearing | Court representation |
| King's Counsel | £2,500-£5,000 + VAT per hearing | Complex / senior advocacy |
| Psychological assessment and report | £2,000-£3,500 + VAT | Expert evidence |
| Digital forensic report - one device | £1,500-£3,000 + VAT | Digital evidence examination |
| Medical examiner report | £2,500-£3,500 + VAT | Medical evidence |
| Court transcript - short hearing | £200-£700 + VAT | Appeal / review |
| Court transcript - longer hearing / trial | £1,500-£4,000 + VAT | Appeal / review |
These are indicative costs rather than guaranteed prices. The actual cost will depend on the work required. We will provide an estimate wherever reasonably practicable before instructing a third party.
£420 including VAT
Reasonable day-to-day communications required to progress your case are included in the fixed fee.
A call or email exchange may become chargeable where, in substance, it is a conference.
24-hour cancellation rule: Conferences cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice, or not attended, may be charged at the full conference rate.
Reasonable discretion applies for genuine unforeseen circumstances.
Additional charges, allegations or complainants may require more work.
Large volumes of disclosure or digital evidence may materially increase the work.
Applications or hearings outside the agreed scope may incur an additional fee.
Reports and assessments are generally separate third-party costs.
Police interviews beyond those included in the engagement may be charged.
New or materially different work should be explained before it is undertaken.
We will tell you as soon as reasonably practicable when additional work or costs are likely to arise and, where appropriate,
explain the basis and likely amount before the work is undertaken.
| Stage | Typical timeframe |
|---|---|
| Police investigation - no extensive digital evidence | Variable, depending on the investigation |
| Police investigation - extensive digital evidence | 6 months-2 years or longer |
| First court hearing after charge | Approximately 1-4 months |
| Magistrates' Court trial | Approximately 6-12 months from first appearance |
| Crown Court trial | Approximately 12-24 months |
| Appeal | Depends on the relevant court and type of appeal |
These are general estimates only. The timetable may be affected by the police, prosecution, courts, disclosure, experts and other factors outside our control.
We discuss your case and the service you need.
We explain what work we recommend and what is not included.
We confirm the fixed fee and an known additional costs.
Your Letter of Engagement confirms the agreement in writing.
We are dedicated to providing exceptional levels of client care and legal representation.
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