OUR FEES
We recognise that our clients seek not only exceptional legal expertise but also transparent and flexible pricing options. We are committed to providing the highest quality services at a fair and agreed cost.
Free Initial Enquiries
We do not charge for considering new enquiries. Whether you are an individual or a business, you can contact us for free and your enquiry will be reviewed directly by our specialist immigration barristers. If we have a barrister with relevant expertise available to advise you then we will be in touch to confirm availability and pricing options.
Fixed Fees, Agreed with Clients in Advance
We offer fixed fees that are agreed with clients in advance. We understand the importance of budget certainty for our clients, especially when dealing with immigration matters that can be time-sensitive and complex. By providing fixed fees rather than hourly rates or vague estimates, we give our clients the assurance that there will be no unexpected cost escalations throughout the process. This commitment to transparency builds trust and fosters strong, long-term relationships with our valued clients.
Our quote will assume that you will provide us with the necessary information to deliver the agreed scope of work within the agreed timeframe. In discussion with you we may charge additional fees if the scope of work or timeframe changes for reasons beyond our control.
Pricing Options Based on Barrister Seniority
We recognise that immigration cases vary in complexity, and our clients may have different needs and budgets. To cater to these varying requirements, we offer pricing options based on the level of seniority of our barristers. Clients have the flexibility to choose from a range of qualified barristers, each with different fee structures corresponding to their years of experience. This ensures that clients can access the level of legal representation that best aligns with their specific case requirements and financial considerations.
Flexible Instalment Arrangements
Understanding that immigration processes can involve significant financial outlays, we offer flexible instalment arrangements to our clients. This means that clients can pay fees in instalments at key milestones in their case, making our services more accessible and manageable from a financial perspective. Our aim is to ease the financial burden on clients while maintaining the highest standards of legal representation and service excellence.
Clarity and Fairness in Billing
Our fee structure is designed to be clear, transparent, and fair. We do not believe in hidden costs or surprise charges. All fees and disbursements are communicated openly to clients, ensuring they are well-informed and have a complete understanding of the financial aspect of their case before proceeding. Our commitment to clarity and fairness in billing is all part of our dedication to providing a positive client experience.
Competitive Fees
Our fees are highly competitive because, unlike many traditional barristers, we work directly with our clients, without the involvement of a solicitor. This means that our clients only need to pay for one lawyer rather than two. We also keep our overheads and fixed costs down by using electronic case-management systems and other technologies that ensure a streamlined service for our clients.
Most Expenses Included
We do not charge separately for typical firm expenses like calls, photocopying, printing, stationery, document storage, standard postage, or travel expected within the agreed work scope. If your matter includes a third-party report or service within the agreed fee, we will clarify the cost breakdown so that you always know exactly what is being paid and to whom.
Our fees will not include costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties (known as disbursements), such as Home Office fees, Court or Tribunal fees, independent expert fees and translation/interpretation fees. Where such costs arise, you will be responsible for these.
If you would prefer us to pay disbursements to third parties on your behalf, we would be happy to do so. We will invoice you for the amount (including any VAT charged by the third party) and handle payment. We charge a 2.5% service fee, plus VAT if applicable, to cover bank charges and administration costs.
VAT
All fees quoted below are exclusive of VAT. VAT will be added at 20% where this is required by law. For example, VAT will be added where you are in the UK and have, or previously had, leave to remain. If you normally reside outside the UK then VAT will not be added.
Where you ask us to pay a disbursement to a third party on your behalf, we will pass the invoice on to you in full. We will not add VAT to the supplier’s gross invoice; however, VAT will be applied to our service charge, if applicable.
OUR PROFESSIONAL FEES
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Initial Consultation Meetings
Our professional fee for a 1 hour initial consultation meeting with an immigration barrister is typically as follows:
- Partner Immigration Barrister: £400
- Senior Immigration Barrister: £350
- Established Immigration Barrister: £300
- Junior Immigration Barrister: £250
To find out more about the work we undertake as part of every initial consultation meeting, please visit Our Services page.
Whichever level of barrister you choose, we will ask for payment in advance of the meeting in order to confirm the appointment.
We may need to charge more if your matter requires significant additional legal research or an extended meeting. If this is the case then we will let you know before confirming your appointment.
We would be happy to discuss the most appropriate barrister for your initial consultation meeting, as well as for any further work going forward.
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Immigration Application Preparation & Submission
Because we approach each case individually and no two cases are the same, our professional fees for preparing and submitting visa and immigration applications also vary from case to case.
Our professional fee for preparing and submitting a simple visa or immigration application is typically between £1,000 and £3,000. An application of medium complexity will typically cost between £3,000 and £6,000. Our professional fee for preparing and submitting a more complex application is likely to be between £6,000 and £9,000.
Factors that may increase or decrease our overall fee quote include:
- the seniority of the barrister;
- the complexity of the issues in the case;
- the number of applicants, including any dependants;
- the volume of supporting documents or witnesses;
- the timeframe for completion of the application;
- whether it is a standard, priority or super priority application;
- whether we were instructed to prepare an earlier initial or extension application.
As well as completing all the legal work necessary to prepare and submit a strong application, we include a barrister’s opinion in support of each application and an independent check of each completed application by a second barrister as standard.
To find out about the full range of work we undertake as part of our visa and immigration application preparation and submission service, please visit Our Services page.
We accept payment in advance or by instalments and offer preferential rates where there are multiple main applicants, multiple dependants and for returning clients.
We will be pleased to provide you with a range of fixed fee options to choose from, based on the circumstances of your case and the level of service that you require, once we have more information about your matter.
For details of the work that we typically include as part of our visa or immigration application preparation and submission service, please see Our Services page.
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Immigration Application Checking
Because we approach each case individually and no two cases are the same, our professional fees for checking visa and immigration applications also vary from case to case.
However, as a guide, our professional fees for checking a visa or immigration application are typically one-third of the fee that we would charge for fully preparing and submitting any given application (see above for further details).
Factors that may increase or decrease our overall fee quote include:
- the seniority of the barrister;
- the complexity of the issues in the case;
- the number of applicants, including any dependants;
- the volume of supporting documents or witnesses;
- the timeframe for completion of the application;
- whether it is a standard, priority, super priority or VIP application;
- whether we were instructed to prepare an earlier initial or extension application;
To find out more about the work we undertake as part of our visa or immigration application checking service, please visit Our Services page.
We accept payment in advance or by instalments and offer preferential rates where there are multiple main applicants, multiple dependants and for returning clients.
We will be pleased to provide you with a range of fixed fee options to choose from, based on the circumstances of your case and the level of service that you require, once we have more information about your matter.
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Immigration Appeal Preparation & Representation
No two appeal cases are the same and we approach each case individually. Because of this, our professional fees for preparing immigration appeals and providing representation at immigration appeal hearings also vary from case to case.
Our professional fee for preparing a simple visa or immigration appeal to the First-tier Tribunal and providing representing at an appeal hearing before the First-tier Tribunal is typically between £2,000 and £4,000. An appeal of medium complexity will typically cost between £4,000 and £6,000. Our professional fee for preparing a more complex immigration appeal and providing representation at the appeal hearing is likely to be between £6,000 and £8,000.
Factors that may increase or decrease our overall fee quote include:
- the seniority of the barrister;
- the complexity of the legal issues in the case;
- the number of appellants, including any dependants;
- the volume of supporting documents or witnesses;
- the timeframe available to prepare the appeal;
- the location of the appeal hearing;
- whether we were instructed to prepare an earlier visa or immigration application;
To find out more about the work we undertake as part of our immigration appeal preparation and representation service, please visit Our Services page.
We accept payment in advance or by instalments and offer preferential rates where there are multiple appellants and for returning clients.
We will be pleased to provide you with a range of fixed fee options to choose from, based on the circumstances of your case and the level of service that you require, once we have more information about your matter.
For details of the full range of work that we typically undertake as part of our visa or immigration appeal preparation and representation service, please see Our Services page.
If you would like a quote for an appeal to the Upper Tribunal or above, for Administrative Review or Judicial Review proceedings or if you are a legal representative looking to instruct counsel to attend a hearing only then please contact us for further details of our fees.
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Sponsor Licence Application & Management
Businesses differ in size and sector focus, and so do the complexities of their immigration requirements. Consequently, our professional fees for preparing a sponsor licence application and sponsor licence management are tailored to each individual case.
Our professional fee for preparing a sponsor licence application is typically between £5,000 and £6,500, depending on the seniority of the barrister engaged. If the application is more complex, then a higher fee may apply.
As well as completing all the work required to prepare a strong sponsor licence application, we include a barrister’s opinion in support of each application and a comprehensive human resources policy and procedure package (including job description analysis, a Sponsor Licence Policy guide, Right to Work Checks guidance, a record keeping checklist and templates for record keeping, and ongoing advice regarding HR systems and procedures) as part of our service. If you already have employees, we will also check your right to work checks on 1-10 employees at no additional cost (if you would like us to check your right to work checks on more than 10 employees then an additional fee of between £500 and £1,000 will typically apply).
To find out more about the full range of work that we undertake as part of our sponsor licence application and management service, please visit Our Services page.
In addition to preparing sponsor licence applications that are ready for submission to the Home Office, we provide employers with a range of business immigration services to ensure they remain compliant with their sponsor duties and responsibilities:
- Sponsor licence compliance audit (1-20 employees): £2,500 – £4,000
- Sponsor licence compliance audit (21-50 employees): £3,500 – £5,000
- Sponsor change of circumstances request: £750
- Annual CoS allocation request: £500
- Defined Certificate of Sponsorship allocation request: £500
- In-year CoS allocation increase request: £500
- Assigning Certificate of Sponsorship for a worker: £500
- Withdrawing a Certificate of Sponsorship: £100
- Adding Sponsor note to a Certificate of Sponsorship: £100
- Adding or removing an additional Level 1 or Level 2 user: £250
- Reporting changes which need to be notified within 10 working days: £300
- Reporting changes which need to be notified within 20 working days: £250
- Job description analysis: £500-£800
- Error correction request: £250
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Disbursements
If you would like us to act as your agent and pay third-party fees (disbursements) on your behalf, we will be pleased to receive your instructions to do so. We will invoice you for the total cost of the disbursement and manage the payment directly.
The total cost of the disbursement, including any VAT charged by the third party, will be passed on to you, regardless of your VAT liability on our service fees. We do not add VAT on top of the gross disbursement.
A service fee, typically 2.5% of the disbursement amount, is applied to cover our banking and administrative costs. Where you are in the UK and have, or previously had, leave to remain, we are legally required to charge VAT on this service fee. If you normally reside outside the UK, VAT will not be added.
Typical Home Office (UKVI) and Court Fees
Most clients will need to pay Home Office (UKVI) or Court fees. Clients who apply for entry clearance or permission to stay may also need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). The amount of these fees will vary based on the type of application or appeal and are generally charged per individual applicant or appellant.
For more details on UK Visa Fees and Court Fees, please refer to the following links below:
- Home Office (UKVI) Application Fees 2024
- Immigration Health Surcharge 2024
- Immigration Appeal Fees 2024
Additional Disbursements
Clients sometimes require expert reports to strengthen their immigration applications and appeals. We will be pleased to advise on the appropriate type of report, assist you in finding a qualified expert, instruct the expert on your behalf, and coordinate with them throughout the preparation and revision process. At your request, we can obtain quotes from suitable experts and discuss these with you before proceeding. We will not engage any expert without your express written instructions.
While exact costs vary based on individual requirements, we have set out below an overview of the types of reports we frequently arrange and a typical range of fees paid to third-party experts.
- Medical Expert Report: £1,000 – £2,000 depending on complexity and choice of expert
- Country Expert Report: £1,000 – £2,000 depending on complexity and choice of expert
- Translation: £100 – £500 depending on length of document(s)
- Interpretation (remote): £25 – £50 per hour
