Our Fees
At Amicus Solicitors London, we provide comprehensive and thorough advice on your matter. We are committed to ensuring that there are no hidden costs in the services that we provide. We use fixed fees for most of our advice and services. Our clients are given an estimate of costs after our initial meeting or as part of the engagement process. However, our quotes may vary by considering several factors such as the complexity of your case and the number of services that you may require.
Immigration
Our fees do not include Home Office or third-party providers fees, Interpreting or translation fees, Independent expert reports fees and Barrister’s fees where required.
| No | Type of Application | Our Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spouse/unmarried partner/fiancé Entry clearance | £1300 - £1800 |
| 2 | Spouse/partner extension | £1300 - £1800 |
| 3 | Student visa | £800 - £1200 |
| 4 | Visit Visa | £1300 - £1800 |
| 5 | Right of Abode/Certificate of Entitlement | £1500 - £2000 |
| 6 | Adult dependent relative Entry clearance | £1500 - £2000 |
| 7 | ILR for adult dependent relative | £1500 - £2000 |
| 8 | ILR for dependent children under 18 years | £1200 - £1500 |
| 9 | Skilled worker visa | £1300 - £1800 |
| 10 | Skilled worker dependent | £1300 - £1800 |
| 11 | Health and care worker visa | £1300 - £1800 |
| 12 | Health care worker dependent | £1300 - £1800 |
| 13 | Scale-up worker visa | £1500 - £2000 |
| 14 | Scale-up worker dependant visa | £1500 - £2000 |
| 15 | Intra-company visa | £1500 - £2000 |
| 16 | Minister of religion visa (T2) | £1500 - £2000 |
| 17 | Sportsperson visa (T2) | £1500 - £2000 |
| 18 | Temporary worker- Seasonal worker visa (T5) | £1200 - £1500 |
| 19 | Youth Mobility Scheme Visa (T5) | £1200 - £1500 |
| 20 | Graduate visa | £1000 - £1500 |
| 21 | Start-up visa | £2000 – £2500 |
| 22 | British national (overseas) visa | £1500 – £2000 |
| 23 | Overseas domestic worker visa | £1300 – £1800 |
| 24 | Representative of an overseas business visa | £2000 – £2500 |
| 25 | Private life/family life as parent/partner/child | £2000 – £2500 |
| 26 | Employer Sponsor License | £1500 – £2500 |
| 27 | ILR | £1500 – £2000 |
| 28 | EUSS Family Permit/pre settled/settled status | £1000 – £1500 |
| 29 | Naturalisation | £1500 – £2000 |
| 30 | Child Citizenship Registration | £1200 – £1700 |
| 31 | Overseas British passport application | £1500 – £2000 |
| 32 | Pre-action Protocol letter for Judicial Review | £1500 – £2000 |
| 33 | Human rights application | £2000 -£2500 |
| 34 | Reconsideration Application to Home Office | £1500 – £2000 |
We did not include information about asylum, deportation and appeal preparation as these vary according to the circumstances of the case. However, we would, of course, always be happy to provide you with a quote following initial meeting. The above fees are a quote and can be varied depending on the complexity of the matter. The fees above do not include disbursement.
Road Traffic Offences
Where possible, we set off a fixed fee system and will agree the fee with you in advance of your case. In more complicated cases and for those requiring our highest possible level of service and personal representation, we will provide a very clear approximate of costs (we also carry out work on an hourly basis) from the start and will keep you updated of the costs throughout your case.
Our fixed fees for driving offences cases. We charge fixed fees for a guilty plea and mitigation.
| Court Hearing |
|---|
| £1,250.00 for a court hearing. |
| £600.00 preparation for trial. |
| A typical guilty plea and mitigation means one court appearance total fees £1250.00 |
| Written Representations |
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| £800 for written representation without a court appearance. We will work on your behalf and try to keep the police out of court proceedings. |
| Written Mitigation |
|---|
| £800 for written mitigation without a court appearance. |
| A clear expression will be taken from you. We will scrutinise the evidence before mitigating on your behalf and try to induce the court not to endorse any points or fine in your driving license. |
| £1,550.00 to include an expert Counsel from our expert panel to represent you at any preliminary hearing. Each consecutive hearing or trial will be £800 plus and will again involve an expert Counsel. |
| This fee does not apply to imprisonable offences such as drink driving. |
| A typical trial means two hearings and trial preparation—total £2,500.00. Cases with many documents, several witnesses, expert reports can cost more. |
Conveyancing
Below are details of the legal costs that would be charged on a conveyancing transaction, together with the services provided as part of these costs. These costs are exclusive of VAT and disbursements that may be incurred as part of a transaction. The exact amount charged will depend on the exact circumstances of the transaction, as well as the Partner/fee earner dealing with your matter.
| No | Commercial property Transaction | OUR FEES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant of a New Lease | £800.00 – £1800.00 |
| 2 | Renewal of a Lease | £1000.00 – 1800.00 |
| 3 | Assignment of a Lease | £1000.00 – £ 1500.00 |
| 4 | Variation of a Lease | £600.00 – £1000.00 |
| 5 | Surrender of a Lease | £600.00 – £1000.00 |
| 6 | License to Assign | £750.00 – £1250.00 |
| 7 | Rent Deposit Deed | £650.00 – £1000.00 |
The above-mentioned figures are based on the fact thatthe matter proceeds in the usual way and is not expedited, the matter does not become overly complicated and protracted, there is a reasonable level of communication between us, the matter does not relate to a newly built property.
Residential Property Transactions
Sale and Purchase Transactions
| Sale Price | Legal costs exclusive of VAT |
|---|---|
| >£400,000.00 | £1000.00 – £1400.00 |
| £400,001.00 – £700,000.00 | £1200.00 – £1750.00 |
| £700,000.00 – £1,000,000.00 | £1500.00 – £2200.00 |
| £1,000,001.00 + | Price Quoted on Application |
Remortgage Transactions
| Mortgage Advance | Legal Costs Exclusive of VAT | |
|---|---|---|
| >£400,000.00 | £600.00 – £800.00 | |
| £400,001.00 – £800,000.00 | £600.00 – £900.00 | |
| £800,001.00 + | Price Quoted on Application | |
The above-mentioned figures are based on the assumptions that the matter proceeds in the usual way and is not expedited, the transaction does not involve the grant of a new lease or a lease extension, the matter does not become overly complicated or protracted, we carry out the usual searches on a purchase or remortgage, there are no defects in title or with the title documents that require remedying, there is a reasonable level of communication between us, on a sale or remortgage, we are dealing with the redemption on one existing mortgage, the matter does not relate to a newly built property.
The above examples are not an exhaustive list. If your matter becomes unexpectedly complicated, then our costs may be reviewed and you will be advised accordingly in writing.
You will be provided with a full estimate of the costs and disbursements that are likely to be incurred on your transaction and the hourly charging rate of the Partner/fee earner dealing with your transaction following initial meeting.
Disbursements
In addition to the legal costs for our professional services, you will also incur some third party costs known as “disbursements”. Below is a list of disbursements likely to be incurred in each type of transaction:
Sales
| Elements | Amount |
|---|---|
| Land Registry Searches | From £6.00 plus VAT |
| Bank Transfer Fee | £30.00 plus VAT (Each) |
| General Disbursements | £50.00 plus VAT |
| Management Pack (leasehold only) | £250.00– 500.00 (Estimated) |
Purchases
| Elements | |
|---|---|
| Stamp Duty | Calculated on purchase price and buyer’s circumstances |
| Land Registration Fee | Calculated on purchase price £20.00–1105.00 |
| Land Registry Searches | £2.00-7.00 plus VAT (each) |
| Bank transfer Fee | £30.00 plus VAT (each) |
| General Disbursements | £50.00 plus VAT |
| SDLT Return Fee | £75.00 plus VAT |
| Search Pack | £200.00–450.00 (estimated) |
| E-Lodgement Fee | £50.00 plus VAT |
| Freeholder’s Registration Fee (leasehold only) | £50.00–200.00 (estimated) |