How a matter starts, and what it costs

You know the figure, in writing, before any work starts.

Four steps, all in writing

  1. You write

    Choose the area on the contact page. The form asks two questions that area needs.

  2. One partner reads it

    The partner for that area, or the front desk for a mixed enquiry.

  3. You get a scope and a fee

    The figure and what it covers.

  4. You decide

    Answering your enquiry is free. Work starts when you accept in writing.

The fee schedule

The last column says what changes the figure.

  • How it is charged
    Fixed fee, by case
    Starts at
    From £950
    What moves it
    A leasehold, a lender's own requirements, or a linked sale.
  • How it is charged
    Fixed first step, then by stage
    Starts at
    £180 for the first step
    What moves it
    How many stages the matter reaches.
  • How it is charged
    By stage
    Starts at
    £220 for the first call
    What moves it
    Whether the arrangement is agreed or has to be negotiated.
  • How it is charged
    Fixed fee
    Starts at
    From £320 for one will
    What moves it
    A trust, or a second property.
  • How it is charged
    Hourly, with a cap you set
    Starts at
    £210 an hour, up to your cap
    What moves it
    The cap you set. We ask before going over it.
  • How it is charged
    Fixed fee
    Starts at
    From £260 per tenancy or notice
    What moves it
    The number of tenancies or notices in one instruction.

Paid to other people

  • Searches, registry fees and court fees are listed before they are spent.
  • Tax is added on top of every figure.