Our Fees:
At Brit Solicitors we always pride on being transparent with our fees. Whenever possible, we provide a fixed fee. We promise, not only to be cost effective but be honest and transparent with our fees.
• Initial interviews: We will offer you a free initial 15 mins consultation when you first enquire.
• If you require detailed advice before you proceed with your case with us, we can arrange an interview for a fixed fee that will be agreed with you in advance.
• At the initial meeting you can discuss full details of your case with our lawyer, which will give a clear understanding of what you wish to achieve, likely costs etc.
Fixed Fee:
• Where possible, we will quote you a fixed fee in advance for our legal work on your case.
• Where it is not possible to provide a fix fee, we will provide a break down of the work in stages and give you the cost of each stages of work we do for you.
• Where there are other costs such as VAT, court fees, barristers fees etc, we will be clear from the beginning so that you can budge your likely costs for your case, without any surprises.
• Also if your instructions changes and we are instructed to undertake legal work which is different to what we agreed, we will advise you in advance and agree a revised fixed fee if possible.
• Fee quotes are always exclusive of VAT which is currently charged at 20%
Our Fixed Fees
Our fee payment requirement : We will require 50% payment of our fees agreed at the time of engagement of our services.
Note* our fees as highlighted below does not include disbursements such as court fees, barristers fees or any other 3rd party fees which the client(s) would need to pay on top of our fees, unless you are eligible for exemptions.
Clear Estimate : Where we cannot give you a fixed fee quote, we will always give you a clear estimate of your likely costs. We aim to be cost effective, transparent and honest with your fees.
Our Fixed Fees are as follows:
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Immigration Services (Vat is not payable for non UK residents) |
Fees |
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Visit Visa |
From £650 |
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Marriage Visitor Visa |
From £750 |
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Entry Clearance application for Fiancé/Spouse/ Civil Partner/ Unmarried Partner |
From £800 |
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Switching/Extension of Visas as Fiancé/Spouse/Civil Partner/ Unmarried partner 5-year Route |
From £800 |
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Switching/Extension of Visa – Leave to Remain Spouse/Civil Partner/ Unmarried partner / Parent Route – 10-year Route |
From £800 |
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ILR Application Spouse/Civil Partner/ Unmarried partner/Asylum |
From £1000 |
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ILR for Domestic Violence Victims |
From £1200 |
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Private Life Application |
From £1000 |
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Any Dependants applying with main applicant for ILR on any of the above categories |
From £200 per Dependant |
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Any Dependants applying separately for ILR on any of the above categories |
From £600 per Dependant |
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Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Entry Clearance Applications |
From £1700 |
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Extension for Tier 1 Entrepreneur |
From £1400 |
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ILR for individuals on a Tier 1 Entrepreneur |
From £1400 |
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Any Dependants applying with main Tier 1 Entrepreneur applicant |
From £200 |
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Any Dependants applying separately from the main Tier 1 Entrepreneur applicant |
From £600 |
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Tier 1 Investors Visa – Entry Clearance |
From £1700 |
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Extension of Tier 1 Investors Visa |
From £1400 |
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ILR for Tier 1 Investors Visa |
From £1400 |
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Any Dependants applying with main Tier 1 Investor applicant |
From £200 |
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Any Dependants applying separately from the main Tier 1 Investor applicant |
From £600 |
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SET LR application for Long Residence |
From £1000 |
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British Citizenship – Adult |
From £600 |
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British Citizenship – Child (Form MN1) |
From £500 |
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British Citizenship – Child (Form T) |
From £650 |
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EEA Family Permit Application |
From £900 |
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EEA Registration Certificate Application |
From £500 |
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EEA Family Members Residence Card |
From £800 |
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EEA retention of Right Application |
From £900 |
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EEA Permeant Residence Card |
From £1000 |
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EEA Extended Family Members Application |
From £900 |
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EEA Derivative Right of Residence Application |
From £1200 |
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First Tier Tribunal Appeal |
From £1200 |
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Permission to Appeal to the First Tier Tribunal |
From £500 |
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Permission to Appeal to the Upper Tribunal |
From £600 |
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Administrative Review Application Inside UK |
From £70 |
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Administrative Review Application Outside UK |
From £650 |
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Bail Applications – Temporary Admission Application (Immigration Bail) |
From £600 |
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Bail Application (B1) |
From £800 |
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Asylum Applications |
From £700 |
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Asylum – Family Reunion Application |
From £750 |
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Out of Rules Human Right Applications |
From £850 |
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ILR for 6 years Discretionary Leave application |
From £1200 |
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SET (P) application |
From £1000 |
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NTL Application |
From £400 |
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Completing British Passport application |
From £250 |
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Travel Document Application |
From £300 |
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Subject Access Request Application |
From £200 |
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Other (If your immigration requirement is not listed above, please contact us, as we cover all immigration, nationality and human rights matters) |
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Immigration Disbursements:
The above fees does not include disbursements which are costs/fees paid to 3rd parties such as Home Office, Home Office IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) Immigration Tribunal Services, Barristers, or expert witness etc.
Residential Conveyancing ( fix fee basis)
Freehold Residential
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Work |
Our Fee |
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For Sale price up to £150,000 |
£500 + Vat |
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For Sale price up to £350,000 |
£1,100 + Vat |
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For Sale price up to £650,000 |
£1500 + Vat |
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For Sale price up to £1,000,000 |
£2000 + Vat |
Disbursements :
The above does not include disbursements which are cost payable to 3rd parties such as Banks, Land Registry etc. An estimate of these charges are:
1. Official Copies £3 each
2. Electronic Bank TT charges £25 per transaction + VAT
3. AML checks charges £50
4. SDLT (depending on the value of the property)
5. Land Registry Fee (depending on the value of the property)
6. It will also include costs payable to 3rd parties such as indemnity policies etc.
Commercial Conveyancing
Please contact our office for our charges for details on our other commercial conveyancing areas ie;
1. New Commercial Leases
2. Assignment of Lease
3. Deed of Surrender
4. Licence
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Family Matters |
Our Fee |
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Divorce |
From £500 + Vat |
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Financial Settlement ( initial application) |
From £850 + Vat |
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Consent Orders |
From £600 + Vat |
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Domestic violence matters |
From £1000 + Vat |
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Injunctions, including occupation orders and non-molestation orders |
From £1000 + Vat |
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Child Contact |
From £1000 + Vat |
Criminal Matters Fixed Fees (Where clients are not eligible or suitable for Legal Aid): Our fixed fee will be provided upon assessment of your case by our senior criminal lawyers. This will be based on the complexity of the work and the amount of time it is likely to take with your case. The fee does not include the costs of instructing barristers unless you agree from the outset.
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Criminal Case: Dealt with by our experienced/ Senior Lawyers |
Magistrate Court |
Suitable Crown Court Cases |
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Guilty pleas |
£850 + VAT |
£1500 + VAT |
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Each further adjourned hearing |
£550 + VAT |
£700+ VAT |
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Not guilty pleas (one-day trial) |
£1700+ VAT |
£220 +VAT |
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Trial each further day |
£650 + VAT |
£950+VAT |
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Benefit Fraud Case: Advise and attend at a Benefit Fraud or over payment interview. |
£700+ VAT |
N/A |
Our Fee Earners – Hourly Rate
• Partners / Directors: £300
• Consultants £250
• Senior Solicitors/Lawyers – £250 – £300
• Associates £250
• Executives / Advisors £ £180 – £200
• Junior Solicitors £200
• Trainee Solicitor £150
• Paralegal £150 – £180
