Price Transparency

Our Commitment to Transparent Pricing

This page outlines our pricing structure, ensuring that you are informed and confident about the financial aspects of our legal representation. You may find other law firms are higher or lower than ours however, our fees are based on our commitment to put our clients needs first, deliver an expedient and professional service tailored to their individual needs.

General Information

Initial Consultation

Our initial consultation is designed to understand your legal needs and provide an overview of how we can assist you. During this meeting, we will discuss your case and provide an estimate of the potential costs involved. The initial consultation typically lasts for around 30 minutes.

Fixed Fees

For certain legal services, we offer fixed fees to provide you with cost predictability. These fees cover the entire legal process, from initial consultation to resolution. Fixed fees will be discussed during the initial consultation, and any additional services or unexpected complexities will be communicated and agreed upon in advance.

Hourly Rates

For services that do not fall under fixed fees, we charge on an hourly basis and each fee earner has a standard hourly rate which is reviewed annually. We will provide an estimate of the total hours required for your case during the initial consultation. We are committed to efficiency, and we strive to keep our hourly rates reasonable and competitive.

Our current fee earner rate (as at January 2024) is;

Elton Aliaj - Director - £280.00 per hour (plus VAT)

Disbursements

In addition to our fees, certain expenses known as disbursements may be incurred during the course of your case. Disbursements include costs such as court fees, expert witness fees, and travel expenses. These will be clearly outlined and discussed with you in advance.

VAT

All fees and disbursements are subject to the prevailing rate of Value Added Tax (VAT), where applicable (currently at a rate of 20%).

Get in Touch

If you have any questions or concerns about our pricing, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are here to provide clarity and ensure that you are fully informed about the costs associated with our legal services.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Actual fees may vary based on the specifics of your case. We recommend contacting us for a detailed consultation regarding your legal needs.

Family Law

There is never an exact cost on these matters as they depend on the individual circumstances of each matter. For example, if disputes in respect of children or finances are resolved without issuing court proceedings or dealt with by a consent order, costs will be at the lower end of the range. If however, matters are complex and there are multiple hearings, inevitably costs will be at the higher end.

Litigation dealt with by Consent

Total costs estimated for dealing with an average simple matter dealt with by consent would range from £1,500.00-£4,000.00 plus VAT depending on the level of negotiation, the drafting of the relevant order and attending one hearing.

Litigation involving multiple hearings

Total costs estimated for dealing with a complex matter requiring multiple hearings would range from £6,000.00 to over £15,000.00 plus VAT depending on the length of the proceedings.

Usual disbursements:

Court application fee of £263.00 (no VAT)
Travel expenses calculated at 0.45pence per mile and parking

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties (in addition to our fees), such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Timescale

Depending on the urgency of an application, it will usually take up to 2 days for us to prepare and submit an application to the Court, but this is dependent on us being provided with all the information we have requested from you or any third party as well as the fee of £263. It currently takes approximately 6 months for the court to make a final order and the matter to come to an end. This is an estimate only and we will advise you if it is necessary to revise this timescale.

Disclaimer - We will be able to provide you with a more accurate quote of our fees and timescale once we have more information.

Immigration Law

Costs associated with your applications

We do not want you to have any unwanted surprises during the course of your retainer with us, so we will give you an estimate of likely costs and disbursements before you decide to instruct us. Broadly speaking, we will agree a fixed fee with you but if your matter is more complex or it is difficult to know what will be involved, we may agree an hourly rate with you. We know that every transaction is unique, so we will keep you informed if we identify any additional work which will need to be done in order to successfully conclude your matter. Our fees range from £1,000 plus VAT for a British Naturalisation application to £2,000 plus VAT for an Indefinite Leave to Remain application.

What are disbursements?

Disbursements are charges which we will pay on your behalf when submitting an application to the Home Office. These costs are fixed by the third-party supplier and we cannot influence them.

How long will it take?

Generally speaking, an application with the Home Office should take approximately 6 - 8 months to be determined.

Children Law

Overview of funding

At Elton Solicitors, we will be assisting you for any care related matter under a public funding certificate obtained through the Legal Aid Agency. Our care work operates under a fixed fee scheme with the Legal Aid Agency as regards to meeting, preparing cases and attending Court hearings to represent our clients. Because, you are not making private payments to us, this will not affect the quality of service that we provide to you.