Our Hourly Rates
Some of our work is charged on an hourly basis, depending on the time spent on your file by our solicitors and fee earners. The hourly rate that applies to your matter will depend on the experience and qualification of the fee earner handling your case.
Full details of the fee earner handling your matter, and the rate that applies, will be confirmed in your client care letter at the start of the matter.
Hourly rates (excluding VAT)
| Role | Qualification | Experience | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Solicitor / Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives | 12+ years post-qualification experience | £380 |
| Associate Director | Solicitor / Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives | 8–10+ years PQE | £315 |
| Senior Associate | Solicitor / Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives | 6–10+ years PQE | £300 |
| Associate | Solicitor / Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives | 3–6 years PQE | £285 |
| Solicitor / Legal Executive | Solicitor / Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives | 0–3 years PQE | £260 |
| Trainee Solicitor | Has completed LPC and working towards qualification | No PQE; may have experience within legal processes | £190 |
| Paralegal / Legal Assistant | No formal professional qualification | No PQE; may have experience within legal processes | £190 |
VAT
All of our hourly rates are exclusive of VAT, which is chargeable at the rate of 20% (i.e. VAT is payable on top of the figures set out above). Where our client is VAT registered, they will be able to reclaim the VAT from HMRC in the normal manner.
How time is recorded
We record time in 6-minute units (i.e. 10 units per hour). Time is recorded for all activity carried out on your matter, including:
- Meetings, telephone calls and video calls
- Drafting, reviewing and amending documents
- Reading and considering correspondence and papers
- Preparing letters and emails
- Travel time for in-person attendances
Pricing & transparency information
For typical fees and timescales for specific services such as probate, debt recovery, employment claims and residential conveyancing, see our pricing and transparency page.
Get in touch
If you'd like a tailored estimate for your matter, please get in touch and we'll provide a clear quote based on the specifics of your case.