It is important that you understand from the outset what options you have to pay legal costs. We want to make sure that we’re clear with you about how much you’ll have to pay.
There are a number of different options open to you to pay your legal costs. Some of these options are better suited to some types of legal cases, but your case handler will explain your options with you in detail and provide you the best possible options for your case.
Remember, not all of these options are available for all cases. It is our job to give you all the information and make sure that you understand all the options available for you to decide. If you are not sure about anything, please just ask.
Some of our services can be provided on a no win, no fee basis which means that save for certain circumstances you will only pay our fees if you win your case. No win, no fee services include the following areas:
For all of our other services we either offer a fixed fee service or we will provide you with an estimate as to the likely costs of bringing your case. For all matters we will explain what is included in the price so that you know exactly what you are paying for.
If you would like more information, then please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your matter with you and give you a detailed invoice for our services.
Advantage of having a “conditional fee agreement” known as No win no fee means that there is no financial risk to the Client if they have suffered an injury following someone else negligence.
At the outset we enter into a no win no fee agreement, providing you agree, and take out an insurance policy on your behalf. The policy protects you if your claim is unsuccessful and even then your opponents will pay most of your legal costs. If in the event that there are remaining costs these can be deducted from your compensation settlement. However, as Advantage Solicitors we value transparency between us and our clients and therefore we will endeavour to advise you of any deductions in advance and there will not be any surprises.
A no win no fee agreement can be used for the following areas of personal injury:
For cases that are complex or challenging, such as Appeals, Human Rights applications, Asylum applications, Fresh Claims for Asylum, Judicial Review, Bail, and detained cases, we calculate our charges based on an hourly rate. The hourly rate typically is £350 per hour. The specific rate will be determined by the intricacy of the case and the level of urgency involved. During our initial appointment, we will have a discussion with you to determine the appropriate rate.
It is important to note that our fees do not include VAT, Home Office application fees, or any disbursements.
The total number of hours required for any case will be determined by various factors specific to circumstances, including:
If you are able to provide comprehensive and concise evidence during initial meeting, and if you meet all the requirement of the relevant Immigration Rules, the legal costs are likely to be towards the lower end of the estimated range.
Our team of qualified solicitors will handle your case under the supervision of Mr.Qazi Mehmood, a solicitor and partner at Global House Solicitors & Ms Riffat Sultana, a solicitor & partner at Global House Solicitors. You can be assured that your case will be handled by experienced professionals with the necessary expertise.
The scope of work will vary depending on the specific matter and complexity of your instructions. However, our typical services include:
These are the general tasks we undertake, but please note that the specific services provided will be tailored to the unique requirements of your case.
Upon receiving your instructions, we typically aim to prepare and submit your Claim within a timeframe of 2-4 weeks. However, if circumstances indicate that it may take longer than this estimated period, we will promptly inform you. The actual duration required to prepare your application is contingent upon the complexity of your case and the timely provision of the necessary supporting evidence from your end.
Settlement of each case is dependaant on circumstances of cases. If liability is admitted by the TP (Dfenednat) it may take upto 6 months to conclude your case, however, if Claima proceeds to the County Court, it may take up to couple of years before it is concluded finally by the Court.
Disbursements refer to the expenses incurred in relation to your case that are payable to third parties, including visa fees, Counsel Fees, and interpreter fees. To ensure a smoother process, we take care of the payment of disbursements on your behalf. Alternatively, you have the option to directly pay the third parties involved.Following are some common disbursements associated with the application process.
Counsel,s fee is dependant variess and dependant upon how long it takes in Court to conclude your case. In a typical one day Trial Counsel fee is between £1500 to £6000 pluss VAT.
Court fee is dependant upon the value of the Claim. To issue a claim for money, the fees are based on the amount you are claiming, plus interest.
Value of your claim | Fee |
Up to £300 | £35 |
More than £300 but no more than £500 | £50 |
More than £500 but no more than £1,000 | £70 |
More than £1,000 but no more than £1,500 | £80 |
More than £1,500 but no more than £3,000 | £115 |
More than £3,000 but no more than £5,000 | £205 |
More than £5,000 but no more than £10,000 | £455 |
More than £10,000 but no more than £200,000 | 5% of the value of the claim |
More than £200,000 | £10,000 |
VAT, or Value Added Tax, is a type of tax imposed on the purchase of goods or services. In the United Kingdom, the standard rate of VAT is currently set at 20%, however, since we are not registered for VAT hence you do not pay Value Added Tax on our costs.
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