General Fees
| Type | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hr Consultation | £150 | Face-to-face or remote consultation |
| Sponsorship declaration for family visit visa | £100.00 | |
| Sponsorship declaration and certify document | £180.00 | |
| Deed poll / Change of name | £150.00 | |
| Power of attorney | £180.00 | |
| Registration of power of attorney | £1000 plus 20% VAT | Plus disbursement |
Immigration Law (Excluding Asylum)
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Application bundle for all entry clearance cases including submission and uploading supporting document on the portal | £1,000 (VAT is excluded) | Plus Home Office fees and disbursement |
| First in-country application for Leave to Remain in all categories including FLR(M) and FLR(FP) | £1000 plus 20% VAT | Plus Home Office fees and Immigration Health Surcharge |
| Renewal of Leave to Remain in the UK in all categories including FLR(M) and FLR(FP) | £800 plus 20% VAT | Plus Home Office fees and Immigration Health Surcharge |
| Application for Indefinite Leave to Remain in all categories including SET(M) and SET(LR) | £1,500 plus 20% VAT | Plus Home Office fees and Immigration Health Surcharge |
| Application for Pre-Settled status – | £800 (VAT is subject to client’s immigration status at the time) | Plus Home Office fees and disbursement |
| Application for Settled Status | £1,200 plus 20% VAT | Plus Home Office fees and disbursement |
| Nationality cases including registration as a British child | £800 plus 20% VAT | Plus Home Office fees and disbursement |
| Application for Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode | £1,200 (20% VAT not applicable) | Plus Home Office fees and disbursement |
| NTL, TOC Applications | £800 plus 20% VAT | Plus Home Office fees and disbursement |
| BRP replacement | £300 plus 20% VAT | Plus Home Office fees and disbursement |
| Administrative review | £500 plus 20% VAT | Plus Home Office fees and disbursement |
| PBS including Skilled Worker leave to remain in the UK | £1,000 plus 20% VAT | Plus Home Office fees and disbursement |
| PBS Dependant leave to remain | £800 plus 20% VAT | Plus Home Office fees and disbursement |
| Student Visa and extension | £800 plus 20% VAT | Plus Home Office fees and disbursement |
Appeal to the Tribunal
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Lodging appeal including grounds of appeal | £500 plus 20% VAT | Plus £140 First-tier Tribunal’s fee |
| Preparing for appeal including witness statement, skeleton argument and appeal bundle | £800 plus 20% VAT | Plus Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister’s fees |
| Application to the First-tier Tribunal for permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal (existing clients) | £500 plus 20% VAT | Plus Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister’s fees for preparing grounds of application for permission to appeal and additional work (where necessary) |
| Application for permission to appeal directly to the Upper Tribunal after the First-tier Tribunal refusal to grant permission | £500 plus 20% VAT | Plus Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister’s fees for preparing grounds of application for permission to appeal and additional work (where necessary) |
| Preparing for Upper Tribunal hearing | £500 plus 20% VAT | Plus Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister’s fees for attending Upper Tribunal Hearing |
| Application for bail before the First-tier Tribunal | £1,200 excluding VAT | Plus Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister’s fee for drafting grounds and attending hearing |
| Deportation cases | From £2,500 – £5,000 Excluding VAT | Plus Tribunal’s fee of £140 and Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister’s fees for attending hearing |
Judicial Review
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-action protocol stage for any decision without a right of appeal | £300 plus 20% VAT | Plus Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister’s fee (if applicable) |
| Application for permission to apply for Judicial Review to the Upper Tribunal on paper without hearing | £1,600 (VAT is subject to client’s immigration status at the time) | Plus Tribunal fee of £154 and Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister’s fee (if applicable) |
| Application hearing at the Upper Tribunal following permission to apply for Judicial Review granted or reconsideration of refusal to grant permission | £1,000 (VAT is subject to client’s immigration status at the time) | Plus Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister’s fee for attending hearing and disbursement |
| Application to the Administrative Court of Kings Bench Division of the High Court for permission to apply for Judicial Review | £2,000 plus 20% VAT | Plus Court fee of £154 and Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister’s fee for drafting grounds. |
| Application hearing at the Administrative Court of Kings Bench Division of the High Court following permission to apply for Judicial Review granted or reconsideration of refusal to grant permission | £1,500 plus 20% VAT | Plus Court fee and Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister’s fee for drafting and attending the hearing |
** The fees for Appeals will depend on the complexity of the issues in your case and the number of witnesses you intend to call to give oral evidence in court and the volume of documentary evidence required to proof your case. The costs of a Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister will depend upon the availability, experience of the Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister and the court location. We will provide a full quote once this information is available to us.
Further Information:
The quoted fees for all visa applications include:
- Taking instructions and providing legal opinion/advice
- Perusing documentary evidence provided to us
- Preparing & submitting the application and supporting documents
- Communicating with the Home Office and client throughout the application process
- Advising the client on timelines and the outcome of the application
Note: Typical timescales for all applications are between 2-6 months, for an in-country appeal is between 6-8 months, and 9-12 months for an out of country appeal, however this varies depending on the Home Office’s caseload, which is published on their website.
Please note, not included in any of the above fees are Disbursements and fees payable to the Home Office. A link to the Home Office fee information page has been provided and the client should check for further information. Example of other disbursement are:
- Visa application fees
- Health surcharge fees
- Barrister fees
- Interpreter fees
- Translations
- Medical reports
- Housing reports
- Court fees
Translation rates vary according to length, and are charged per words. We shall provide a quote before instructing a third party and shall handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smooth process. Our prices will include any VAT, charged at 20% which may be applicable, and you will know exactly how much you will be paying. You are not liable for VAT if you have no permission to live in the UK, if you are a visitor or if you are making an application from abroad for an entry clearance.
Civil & Commercial Law
Our aim is to resolve any dispute without unnecessary litigation. It is not about who is right or wrong – it is about justice and what the law says.
Our priority is to protect our client’s interest and to advise client on how to minimise legal and/or litigation costs.
If the matter cannot be resolve without litigation, we will represent you in County Court and High Courts
Legal Fees
Our costs are based on a charge for work to be done or work done. We will agree on hourly rate for work to be carried out on the client’s behalf.
Hourly rate for the Principal Solicitor is £261 per hour plus 20% VAT
Hourly rate for Solicitor is £218 per hour plus 20% VAT
Hourly rate for Paralegal and Caseworker is £126 per hour plus 20% VAT
Our hourly rates will not include any Solicitor-Advocate or Barrister’s fees to attend court hearings or mediation meetings to resolve matters out of court. Our hourly rates will not include Court fees which will base on the value of your claim and court fees can be found at:
Fees in the civil and family courts – main fees
In order to assist our cash flow and to keep you abreast of costs, we can deliver monthly or quarterly accounts to you. Should you wish for this service, then please instruct us regarding this and any limit upon costs. Our prices will include any VAT, charged at 20% which may be applicable, and you will know exactly how much you will be paying.
Family Law
| Type of Application | Standard Fees | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce and Separation | £750 – £1,000 plus 20% VAT | Plus disbursement and Court fee |
| Children Act Proceedings | TBA | Plus disbursement and Advocacy fee (Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister) |
| Financial Remedy Proceedings | TBA | Plus disbursement and Advocacy fee (Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister) |
| Fact-Finding Hearing | TBA | Plus disbursement and Advocacy fee (Solicitor-Advocate/Barrister) |
All Family Law matters are subject to VAT and will be charged at 20% in addition to the above.
We will assess each case on its individual merits and complexity and provide an exact figure for our legal fees prior to taking instructions. Costs for all further hearings will be determined upon our assessment of the complexity of the matter.
The Court fees can be found at:
At Denovo Solicitors Ltd, our goal is to deliver a professional and efficient service of top-notch quality. If you ever experience dissatisfaction and need to raise concerns about our services or billing, we are committed to providing you with a copy of our complaints procedure upon request.
Additionally, we want to make it clear that you have the option to dispute our bill by seeking an assessment from the court as outlined in Part III of the Solicitors Act 1974. In the event that any portion of the bill remains unpaid, we may be entitled to apply interest to the outstanding balance.