Entry clearance
Standard visit visa
£850–£1,250
How we charge
Hourly rates for judicial review, Court of Appeal work, and abortive files
Immigration work is generally an agreed fixed fee. Judicial review, permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal, and Court of Appeal appeals are charged hourly, plus VAT where applicable. Rates also apply if a conveyancing matter is withdrawn.
Principal solicitor
£229
per hour + VAT
Associate solicitor
£209
per hour + VAT
Paralegal
£121
per hour + VAT
Employment tribunal work uses a director rate of £260 + VAT. Additional debt-recovery work is charged at £240 + VAT unless a further fixed fee is agreed. We will discuss a closer estimate based on complexity and the solicitor’s experience.
Immigration: 50% of the agreed fee is payable on instruction; the balance is due before the application or appeal is submitted. Instalments can be agreed in some cases. Pro bono work is offered to deserving individuals. VAT at 20% applies to UK residents (VAT number 240530156). Asylum and visit-visa clients are not charged VAT on disbursements.
Immigration & nationality
Guide ranges for the applications we handle most
These are published estimate ranges. Sufficient, concise evidence at the first meeting, and a case that clearly meets the Immigration Rules, usually sits at the lower end. Home Office fees, the immigration health surcharge, and interpreters are extra.
Entry clearance
Spouse / partner visa
£1,850–£2,100
Entry clearance
Skilled worker (Tier 2)
£1,750–£2,500
Naturalisation
British citizenship (adult)
£750–£1,000
| Application | Guide fee |
|---|---|
| Certification of documents | £5–£10 |
| Certification of affidavits / statutory declarations | £15–£20 |
| Drafting affidavits / statutory declarations | £100 |
| Change of name deeds | £100 |
| Premium lounge scanning & uploading | No separate charge |
| Consultation (30 minutes max.) | £100 + VAT |
| Out of hours consultation (30 minutes max.) | £120 + VAT, subject to complexity |
All immigration fees are subject to VAT and disbursements unless stated. Interpreter fees are usually £20–£25 per hour. Judicial review and Court of Appeal work is hourly, not fixed. Apostille legalisation is separately published at £75–£250 depending on the documents and service.
Residential conveyancing
Worked examples by property value
Agreed fixed fees for standard freehold and leasehold sales and purchases. 50% is payable on instruction; the balance is due on completion. Figures are a guide — we will send a detailed estimate for your transaction.
| Price band | Sale · freehold | Sale · leasehold | Purchase · freehold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £150,000 | £700 | £800 | £1,000 |
| Up to £350,000 | £1,100 | £1,200 | £1,300 |
| Up to £650,000 | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
| Up to £1,000,000 | £2,000 | £2,500 | £2,000 |
| Above £1,000,000 | £2,700 | £3,000 | £2,500 |
Leasehold purchase legal fees match the freehold purchase band plus a supplemental £295 + VAT. Additional leasehold work on a sale is also charged at £295 + VAT. Remortgage and transfer of equity estimates fall in the range £595–£695 + VAT.
Typical purchase disbursements include acting for a lender (£150 + VAT), searches (£250 + VAT), HM Land Registry (£135, no VAT), and electronic transfer (£25 + VAT, not charged on cash purchases). Stamp Duty is extra — for example £10,000 on a £500,000 main residence, £0 for a first-time buyer at £200,000, and £18,000 on a £350,000 investment purchase.
Debt recovery (up to £100,000)
Fixed fees on undisputed invoices
These figures apply where the claim is an unpaid invoice that is not disputed and there are no contractual complications. If the debtor defends, we will give revised advice — often hourly at £240 + VAT.
Before a claim is issued
£500
plus VAT, totalling £600 — instructions, review, searches, letter before action, receiving payment.
| Claim value | + VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £5,000 | £750 | £900 |
| £5,001 – £10,000 | £1,250 | £1,500 |
| £10,001 – £50,000 | £1,750 | £2,100 |
| £50,001 – £100,000 | £2,250 | £2,700 |
| Over £100,001 | By agreement | — |
Court issue fees are payable to the court and are not included. For a business-to-business claim the VAT on our fees cannot be recovered from the debtor.
Employment law
Unfair and wrongful dismissal — a complexity guide
Costs are a guide only. Every case is different; we provide a detailed estimate on instruction. Figures below exclude VAT at 20%.
01 · Simple
£300–£600
excl. VAT · 2–3 hours
02 · Medium
£600–£800
excl. VAT · 4–5 hours
03 · High complexity
£900–£1,100
excl. VAT · 6–8 hours
- Tribunal hearing attendance: £250 per day excl. VAT (typically 4–5 days).
- Discrimination or other claims brought with unfair/wrongful dismissal: around £1,500–£3,000.
- Counsel’s fees: about £800–£1,000 per day including preparation.
- Team hourly rates: solicitor/director £260, associate £209, paralegal £121 — each + VAT at 20%.
Probate — uncontested UK estates
Applying for the grant, collecting and distributing assets
We charge an hourly rate between £120 and £240 plus VAT. We anticipate 10–20 hours. Lower end: one beneficiary, no property. Higher end: multiple beneficiaries, a property, and several bank accounts.
Typical total
£3,000–£4,800
plus VAT · larger or taxable estates quoted hourly after we see the papers
Personal injury
Most claims proceed on a No Win, No Fee basis
Addison & Khan Solicitors handle most injury claims under a Conditional Fee Agreement: you do not pay our legal fees unless compensation is recovered. Other options include legal expenses insurance, trade union support, and private funding. A free, no-obligation consultation is offered to assess the case.
Important notes
- 1. These are published worked examples for SRA transparency. They are not a quote until we have your instructions and confirm costs in writing.
- 2. VAT is charged at 20% on services to UK residents. Disbursements (Home Office fees, court fees, searches, Land Registry, counsel, experts) are extra unless stated.
- 3. Immigration ranges do not include Home Office application fees, the immigration health surcharge, interview attendance, or advice after a refusal.
- 4. Conveyancing examples assume a standard transaction with no title defects, new leases, or indemnity policies. Abortive matters are charged hourly.
- 5. Probate estimates assume a valid will, one property, a small number of accounts and beneficiaries, no IHT account, and no disputes or claims against the estate.