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Pricing & Transparency
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BW Solicitors operates exclusively on a fixed fee basis. All fees are agreed in writing before work commences. No hourly billing. No surprise invoices. BW Solicitors is VAT registered. VAT at 20% is applicable to most of our services. However, VAT does NOT apply to entry clearance applications where the client is applying from outside the United Kingdom. We will confirm the VAT position applicable to your specific matter at the outset. Home Office fees, court fees and disbursements are payable separately and are not included in the professional fees set out below.
BW Solicitors' fees are set to be competitive, transparent and fair — reflecting the expertise and personal service our clients receive.
Hourly Rates
Hourly rates apply only where a fixed fee has not been agreed. For all standard matters, a fixed fee is agreed before work commences.
| Fee Earner | Rate |
|---|---|
| Principal Solicitor | £350 per hour |
| Solicitor (4+ years PQE) | £282 per hour |
| Paralegal / Trainee | £146 per hour |
1. Consultations
| Service | BW Solicitors Fee | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Free Consultation – 15 minutes | Free | |
| Detailed consultation — 30 minutes | £50 | In person, telephone or video. Credited against the matter fee if instructed. |
| In-depth consultation — 60 minutes | £100 | Full case review. Credited against matter fee if instructed. |
| Comprehensive and detailed consultation — 90 minutes | £150 | Complex matters, multiple issues. |
| Out of hours consultation (30 min max) | £100 – £200 | Subject to complexity. Weekends and evenings. |
| Visa application checking service | £350 | Review of completed application before submission. VAT applies. |
| Subject Access Request (SAR) advice | £300 – £350 | Preparation and submission of SAR to Home Office. |
2. Immigration — Personal
| Service | BW Solicitors Fee | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker Visa | £1,250 – £1,850 | Experienced worker rate. New entrant and shortage occupation rates on request. |
| Skilled Worker Visa — extension | £850 – £1,250 | In-country extension prior to leave expiry. |
| Graduate Route Visa | £550 – £750 | Post-study work route. No sponsor required. |
| Student Visa | £350 – £450 | No VAT — client outside UK. New entry clearance. |
| Student Visa — extension / CAS change | £350 – £500 | In-country extension. |
| Spouse / Partner Visa (entry clearance) | £1,000 – £1,500 | No VAT — client outside UK. |
| Spouse / Partner Visa (extension) | £850 – £1,250 | 30-month extension from within UK. |
| Family reunion / Dependant Visa | £750 – £1,250 | No VAT — client outside UK. Spouse, children, dependants. |
| Dependent child Visa | £600 – £900 | No VAT — client outside UK. Child joining parent in UK. |
| Adult Dependent Relative Visa | £1,250 – £1,750 | No VAT — client outside UK. Complex route. |
| Domestic Violence Settlement (SET(DV)) | £1,000 – £1,500 | Sensitive matter. Supporting evidence bundle. |
| Bereaved Partner Settlement (SET(BN)) | £850 – £1,250 | Settlement following death of sponsoring partner. |
| Standard Visitor Visa (no prior refusal) | £850 – £1,000 | No VAT — client outside UK. Per applicant. |
| Standard Visitor Visa (previous refusal) | £1,000 – £1,250 | No VAT — client outside UK. Addressing prior refusal. |
| Standard Visitor Visa (multiple refusals) | £1,250 – £1,750 | No VAT — client outside UK. Complex history. |
| ILR — Skilled Worker / work route (5 years) | £850 – £1,500 | Includes travel history review and absence calculation. |
| ILR — Spouse / partner route (5 years) | £850 – £1,500 | Relationship evidence and English language assessment. |
| ILR — Long residence (10 years) | £1,000 – £1,500 | Complex absences and lawful residence check. |
| ILR — Long residence as a child | £900 – £1,250 | Section 7 and child-specific provisions. |
| Returning Resident application | £600 – £900 | Re-entry following loss of ILR. |
| EU Settled Status (late application) | £550 – £850 | Reasonable grounds assessment and evidence. |
| EU Pre-Settled to Settled upgrade | £350 – £550 | Upgrading status after 5 years continuous residence. |
| Adult Naturalisation — standard | £800 – £1,500 | Residence calculation, absences, Life in UK. |
| Adult Naturalisation — complex (refusal risk) | £850 – £1,500 | Good character issues, extended absences. |
| Child Registration (MN1 / Section 3) | £750 – £1,000 | Includes selection of correct registration route. |
| Registration as British Child — overseas | £700 – £1,600 | Section 4B, OCI and overseas territory routes. |
| Citizenship reconsideration / NR review | £550 – £600 | Challenging a refusal on good character or other grounds. |
| Windrush documentation application | £550 – £850 | Free of HO charge but professional fee applies. |
| Windrush compensation claim | £750 – £1,750 | Evidence of loss and harm required. |
| Statelessness application | £1,000 – £2,000 | Complex and document-intensive route. |
| Travel Document application | £650 – £750 | Convention Travel Document or Certificate of Travel. |
| No Time Limit (NTL) application | £550 – £1,000 | Biometric enrolment for indefinite leave holders. |
| Human rights / Article 8 application | £1,000 – £1,750 | Family or private life basis. Proportionality representations. |
| FLR(HRO) — Further Leave (Human Rights) | £850 – £1,500 | Extension on human rights grounds. |
| Fee waiver application | £550 – £750 | Inability to pay HO fee. Supporting financial evidence. |
| Exceptional circumstances / outside rules | £1,000 – £1,850 | Compelling and compassionate grounds. |
| Asylum advice session (pre-claim) | £250 | Initial assessment of claim strength and basis. |
| Asylum claim — pre-decision | £2,500 – £4,000 | Substantive interview prep, witness statement, evidence. |
| Asylum fresh claim / further submissions | £1,250 – £2,250 | New evidence. Section 353 submissions. |
| Humanitarian protection application | £1,000 – £2,250 | Article 3 / serious harm basis. |
| Administrative review | £650 – £800 | Challenging caseworker errors. Strict time limit. |
| Immigration appeal — grounds & preparation | £1,500 – £2,000 | First-tier Tribunal. Grounds, bundle, statement. |
| First-tier Tribunal hearing — representation | £500 – £750 | Day of hearing attendance (in addition to preparation). |
| Upper Tribunal — permission application | £650 – £850 | Error of law grounds. |
| Upper Tribunal — full hearing | £1,500 – £2,000 | Substantive Upper Tribunal hearing. |
| Pre-action protocol letter (PAP) | £550 – £750 | Challenging unlawful HO decision before JR. |
| Judicial review — preparation & filing | £1,500 – £2,500 | Excluding Counsel's fees. |
| Judicial review — full hearing | £2,000 – £3,500 | Excluding Counsel's fees. |
| Immigration bail application | £1,000 – £1,500 | Urgent. Surety evidence and FTT representation. |
| Bail variation | £550 – £750 | Application to vary unreasonable bail conditions. |
| Reconsideration / legacy request | £750 – £1,500 | Older unresolved cases and legacy matters. |
3. Immigration — Business
| Service | BW Solicitors Fee | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsor Licence application (new) | £1,500 – £3,000 | HR policy review, document preparation, submission. |
| Sponsor Licence renewal | £550 – £1,500 | Compliance review. |
| Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) — per worker | £550 – £650 | Assignment and occupation code advice. |
| CoS allocation renewal request | £450 – £550 | SMS renewal and supporting representations. |
| Sponsor compliance audit | £750 – £1,500 | Full compliance review against sponsor duties. |
| Sponsor Licence suspension response | £750 – £1,500 | Representations to UKVI following suspension. |
| Innovator Founder Visa | £2,500 – £4,500 | Endorsed innovative business idea. Endorsing body liaison. |
| Global Talent Visa | £2,000 – £3,500 | Endorsement by relevant body required. |
| High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa | £1,000 – £1,500 | Top global university graduate route. |
| Senior or Specialist Worker Visa / Global Business Mobility | £1,000 – £1,850 | Global Business Mobility route. |
| Sole Representative of Overseas Business — extensions | £1,850 – £3,500 | Pre-application assessment critical. |
4. Family Law
| Service | BW Solicitors Fee | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Uncontested divorce (sole application) | £750 – £1,250 | No-fault divorce, straightforward. Excl. court fee (£593). |
| Uncontested divorce (joint application) | £800 – £1,200 | Joint application. Excl. court fee. |
| Contested divorce | £1,500 – £2,250 | Stage-by-stage billing. Estimate provided per stage. |
| Dissolution of civil partnership | £800 – £1,500 | Same process as divorce. Excl. court fee. |
| Drafting separation agreement | £750 – £950 | Legally binding record of agreed terms. |
| Consent order (financial settlement) | £1,500 – £2,250 | Drafting, advice on fairness, court submission. |
| Clean break order | £1,200 – £1,500 | Severing future financial claims. |
| Financial remedy proceedings | £850 – £1,500 | FDA, FDR and Final Hearing billed per stage. |
| Pension sharing order | £550 – £850 | Included in consent order fee if dealt with together. |
| Child Arrangements Order application | £1,500 – £2,850 | MIAM attendance, application, first hearing. |
| Prohibited Steps Order (urgent) | £750 – £1,350 | Emergency applications. Without notice if urgent. |
| Specific Issue Order | £750 – £1,350 | School, medical, name change disputes. |
| International relocation application | £2,000 – £3,500 | Complex. Expert evidence often required. |
| Opposing relocation application | £1,500 – £2,500 | Defending removal of children from UK. |
| Non-molestation order (without notice) | £850 – £1,000 | Emergency application. Same-day in urgent cases. |
| Non-molestation order (with notice) | £850 – £1,250 | Standard application with hearing date. |
| Occupation order | £750 – £1,250 | Often combined with non-molestation order. |
| Pre-nuptial agreement | £750 – £1,500 | Both parties require independent advice. |
| Post-nuptial agreement | £750 – £1,500 | Same requirements as pre-nup. |
| Cohabitation agreement | £1,500 – £2,250 | Comprehensive agreement for unmarried couples. |
| Declaration of Trust (co-owned property) | £450 – £700 | Often prepared alongside cohabitation agreement. |
5. Criminal Defence (Private)
All criminal defence work is private and charged on a fixed fee basis agreed before work commences. Barrister fees, court fees and disbursements are additional.
| Service | BW Solicitors Fee | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Police station representation (per attendance) | £650 – £850 | Available 24/7. Per attendance regardless of duration. |
| Police station — voluntary interview | £550 – £750 | Same rate as post-arrest interview. |
| Magistrates Court — guilty plea hearing | £1,250 – £1,550 | Preparation, mitigation and representation. |
| Magistrates Court — contested trial | £1,500 – £2,000 | Full trial preparation and representation. |
| Crown Court representation (per stage) | £2,000 – £4,500 | PTPH, preparation and trial. Excl. Counsel's fees. |
| Bail application — Magistrates Court | £600 – £750 | Preparation of surety evidence and oral representations. |
| Bail application — Crown Court | £750 – £1,000 | After Magistrates Court refusal. |
| Bail variation application | £350 – £550 | Changing unreasonable bail conditions. |
| Drug offences — Magistrates Court | £1,500 – £3,000 | Per stage. Possession through to supply. |
| Drug offences — Crown Court | £2,500 – £4,500 | Excl. Counsel's fees. |
| Sexual offence defence (per stage) | £1,500 – £4,500 | Sensitive and complex. |
| Assault / violence offences — Magistrates | £1,250 – £1,850 | Common assault through GBH. |
| Assault / violence offences — Crown Court | £2,000 – £4,500 | Section 18 and above. Excl. Counsel. |
| Fraud / financial crime (per stage) | £1,500 – £4,500 | Document-intensive. Per stage billing. |
| Appeal against conviction or sentence | £1,500 – £2,500 | Court of Appeal. Excl. Counsel. |
6. Motoring Offences (Private)
| Service | BW Solicitors Fee | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drink driving (DR10) — Magistrates Court | £1,250 – £2,000 | Includes special reasons argument if applicable. |
| Drug driving — Magistrates Court | £1,250 – £2,000 | DG10 and DR80 offences. |
| Dangerous driving — Magistrates Court | £1,500 – £2,500 | Section 2 RTA 1988. |
| Dangerous driving — Crown Court | £2,250 – £4,500 | Including causing death. Excl. Counsel's fees. |
| Speeding — fixed penalty challenge | £500 – £850 | NIP challenge, device accuracy, procedural errors. |
| Speeding — Magistrates Court trial | £1,250 – £1,500 | Full trial representation. |
| Driving without insurance (IN10) | £1,000 – £1,500 | Includes special reasons argument if applicable. |
| Mobile phone offence | £850 – £1,250 | Including exceptional hardship if near totting. |
| Totting up — exceptional hardship argument | £1,000 – £1,500 | Compelling evidence preparation and oral argument. |
| Penalty points — general representation | £750 – £850 | Magistrates Court. Guilty plea and mitigation. |
| Special reasons argument | £750 – £1,200 | Avoiding mandatory ban. Included in drink drive fee if bundled. |
7. Civil Litigation
| Service | BW Solicitors Fee | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Letter before action (simple debt) | £550 – £750 | Formal demand. 14-day response required. |
| Letter before action (complex dispute) | £750 – £850 | Detailed pre-action letter. Multi-issue. |
| Response to letter before action | £300 – £500 | Defending claim pre-litigation. |
| Pre-action protocol compliance (general) | £500 – £800 | Compliance with relevant PAP before issue. |
| Small claims — preparation and advice | £350 – £650 | Fixed fee advice pack for SCC matters up to £10,000. |
| Small claims — full representation | £650 – £1,250 | Preparation, attendance and post-hearing. |
| Fast track / multi track claim (per stage) | £1,500 – £2,000 | Stage-by-stage billing on hourly rate. |
| Debt recovery — uncontested (up to £5,000) | £350 – £500 | Letter, issue, default judgment. |
| Debt recovery — uncontested (£5,001 – £25,000) | £550 – £850 | As above, higher value matter. |
| Debt recovery — uncontested (£25,001+) | £800 – £1,500 | Complex. Per stage. |
| Judgment enforcement (per method) | £450 – £750 | Warrant, TPO, AEO, charging order, statutory demand. |
| Section 21 notice — drafting and service | £350 – £550 | Includes compliance check. |
| Section 8 notice — drafting and service | £350 – £550 | Grounds including rent arrears. |
| Accelerated possession proceedings | £850 – £1,500 | S21 only. Excl. court fee. |
| Standard possession proceedings | £1,000 – £1,650 | S8 or S21. Hearing attendance. |
| Eviction matter (full) | £1,500 – £2,500 | Notice through to warrant. Excl. court fee. |
| Rent arrears claim | £1,000 – £1,500 | CCJ and enforcement if required. |
| Tenancy deposit dispute | £350 – £650 | TDS/MyDeposits scheme. DPS adjudication. |
| Housing disrepair claim | £750 – £1,500 | Tenant claim for compensation. |
| Rent repayment order (RRO) | £750 – £1,350 | Unlicensed HMO recovery. |
| Contract dispute — negotiation and settlement | £750 – £1,500 | Pre-litigation. Fixed fee to settlement. |
8. Private Client
| Service | BW Solicitors Fee | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single Will — straightforward | £250 – £350 | No complex trust provisions. |
| Mirror Wills — couple | £350 – £500 | Two matching Wills drafted together. |
| Will with life interest trust | £500 – £750 | Protects family home for children. |
| Will with discretionary trust | £600 – £900 | Complex family situations. |
| Will with testamentary trust (vulnerable beneficiary) | £650 – £950 | Specialist drafting required. |
| Codicil — amending existing Will | £150 – £300 | Minor amendments to existing Will. |
| Will review and advice | £100 – £150 | Reviewing existing Will for validity and currency. |
| Grant of Probate — simple estate (no IHT) | £1,000 – £1,850 | One property, up to 3 bank accounts, no IHT. |
| Grant of Probate — complex estate | £1,500 – £4,500 | Multiple assets, IHT account, multiple beneficiaries. |
| Letters of Administration (no Will) | £1,000 – £1,500 | Intestacy. Same process as Probate. |
| IHT account preparation | £500 – £1,000 | IHT400 and supplementary schedules. |
| Full estate administration (simple) | £1,500 – £3,500 | Grant through to distribution. Excl. Probate fee. |
| Full estate administration (complex) | £3,000 – £7,500 | Multiple assets, IHT, property sale, disputes. |
| Deed of Variation | £500 – £750 | Redirecting an inheritance for tax planning. |
| LPA — Property & Financial Affairs (single) | £550 – £750 | Drafting, advice and registration with OPG. |
| LPA — Health & Welfare (single) | £550 – £750 | Drafting, advice and registration. |
9. Miscellaneous Services
| Service | BW Solicitors Fee | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certification of documents (per document) | £5 – £10 | Certified true copy. |
| Certification of affidavits / statutory declarations | £10 – £25 | Commissioner for Oaths service. |
| Drafting affidavits / statutory declarations | £75 – £150 | Full drafting and swearing service. |
| Change of Name Deed (deed poll) | £75 – £150 | Single adult. Enrolled deeds extra. |
| Change of Name Deed — child | £75 – £150 | Parental consent required. |
Important — What Is Not Included in Our Professional Fees
The following costs are payable to third parties and are NOT included in the professional fees set out above. We will advise you of all expected disbursements at the outset of your matter and will not incur any disbursement without your prior authority.
| Service | BW Solicitors Fee | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration Health Surcharge | Payable to Home Office | Currently £1,035 per year for most applicants. |
| Probate Registry fee | Payable to HMCTS | Free for estates under £5,000. |
| County Court / High Court fees | Payable to HMCTS | Claim issue and hearing fees. Schedule on request. |
| Barrister / Counsel fees | Payable to Chambers | Required for Crown Court and complex matters. |
| Translation / interpretation fees | Third party provider | We arrange interpreters on request. |
| Expert reports (medical, country, etc.) | Third party experts | Advised in writing before instruction. |
| OPG registration fee (LPA) | Payable to OPG | Reduced or waived for low income applicants. |
| Search fees / Land Registry | Third party / HMLR | Property and land matters. |
| London Gazette / newspaper notices (probate) | Third party publishers | Creditor protection for estates. |
General Terms — Pricing & Transparency
- All fees quoted are fixed and agreed in writing before work commences. You will always know the cost of your matter before we begin.
- BW Solicitors is VAT registered. VAT at the standard rate of 20% is applicable to most of our services where the place of supply is the United Kingdom. VAT does NOT apply to entry clearance applications where the client is applying from outside the United Kingdom. We will confirm the VAT position applicable to your specific matter before work commences.
- Where a matter is unusually complex or circumstances change significantly during the course of your matter, we will notify you in writing and agree a revised fee before continuing.
- Our fees reflect the expertise and experience of the fee earner handling your matter. The Principal Solicitor's hourly rate is £350 per hour; Solicitor £282 per hour; Paralegal £146 per hour.
- Telephone calls and emails are included within agreed fixed fees and are not billed separately, unless a matter is conducted on an hourly rate basis.
- This fee schedule is reviewed annually and was last updated in April 2026.
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