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High bills from your solicitor are something that all clients want to avoid. At francis george solicitor-advocate, we will explore the cost benefit with you at the outset of your case, and ascertain whether we may be able to offer flexible payment options.

Our hourly rates range from £120.00 + VAT to £360.00 + VAT depending upon qualifications and experience of the fee earner that is allocated to your matter. Please download a full list of our fees here.

Following an assessment of your legal matter, a tailored costs estimate based upon the specific needs of your case will be provided.

Our usual fee range is as follows:

  • £925.00 to £2,300.00 + VAT and disbursements, subject to the value of the transaction. This is a fixed fee, however there are additional costs should the property be, for example, a new build or a help to buy.

  • £1,500.00 to £2,500.00 + VAT and disbursements, depending upon the value of the transaction, the length of a Lease and specific requirements.

  • We may be able to finalise all matters for an approximate total cost of £2,000.00 + VAT and disbursements. As members of Resolution, we always encourage parties to settle cases early.

    If a swift resolution is not possible despite our best efforts, the costs could range between £5,000.00 to £15,000.00 + VAT and disbursements.

    In a complex and high value case, the costs could be between £25,000.00 to £50,000.00 + VAT and disbursements.

    We at Francis George, Solicitor-Advocate pride ourselves in providing a cost effective service. The best way to achieve that is by regularly reviewing your costs to ensure that there is always a cost benefit to you and to ensure that measures are in place to keep your costs manageable.

    Children cases can range between £5,000.00 to £15,000.00 + VAT and disbursements although, if the parties simply cannot agree matters, the costs can increase up to £25,000.00 + VAT and disbursements.

    To ensure that clients have access to sound legal advice when they need it the most, all funding options including a payment plan or a Sears Tooth Agreement, will be explored where appropriate.

  • Personal Injury Matters, Employment Tribunal Claims, Small Track Claims and/or Debt Recovery are usually conducted on a Damages Based Agreement. This means that, save for disbursements, you do not pay us anything unless your claim is successful. Our fee usually ranges between 25% to 35% of the damages recovered.

    For a dispute falling within the Fast Track and/or Multi Track, the likely costs can range between £15,000.00 to £25,000.00 + VAT and disbursements. We will seek to recover most of your costs from the other side if you succeed.

    Alternatively, our fee estimates can range from £500.00 to £75,000.00 + VAT and disbursements depending upon the issues and the complexities of the case.

  • We often advise companies of all sizes. This can include advising in relation to Company procedures and/or mergers and acquisitions. Our fees can range from £2,500.00 to £15,000.00 + VAT and disbursements, depending on your objectives.

    For all companies, we can prepare Shareholders Agreements and advise on company procedures in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. Our fees start from £1,000.00 to £3,000.00 +VAT and disbursements, if the matter involves a high value transaction.

  • £250.00 + VAT single Will

    £400.00 + VAT mirror Wills

    £400.00 + VAT per LPA plus disbursements (single person)

    £600.00 + VAT if having both Health and Finance LPA plus disbursements (single person)

    £600.00 + VAT per LPA plus disbursements (two persons)

    £1000.00 + VAT if having both Health and Finance LPA plus disbursements (two persons)

  • Our Probate matters are usually finalised at a cost of up to £3,000.00 + VAT and disbursements.

    In high value estates, the costs could range between £5,000.00 to £15,000.00 + VAT and disbursements.

    Probate fees are usually paid directly from the estate.