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Our fees
What our most common work costs, what's included, the likely extras and who does the work. Prices reviewed 1 October 2026.
Fees are shown with and without VAT at 20%. Disbursements are costs we pay to others for you, such as search providers and HM Land Registry. Your written quote will match these prices.
Buying or selling a home
Freehold or leasehold homes in England and Wales, with or without a mortgage.
| Item | Fee | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £400,000 | £1,250 | £1,500 |
| £400,001 to £750,000 | £1,450 | £1,740 |
| £750,001 to £1.5 million | £1,850 | £2,220 |
| Leasehold supplement | £350 | £420 |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax return | £75 | £90 |
| Item | Fee | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £400,000 | £1,050 | £1,260 |
| £400,001 to £750,000 | £1,250 | £1,500 |
| Leasehold supplement | £300 | £360 |
Likely disbursements on a purchase
- Searches: about £320 including VAT.
- HM Land Registry fee: set by HM Land Registry's scale, confirmed in your quote.
- Electronic money transfer: £36 including VAT each.
- Stamp Duty Land Tax: depends on the price and your circumstances. Use HMRC's calculator.
What's included
Checking the contract and title, enquiries, reviewing searches, reporting to you and your lender, exchange, completion, Stamp Duty and registration. New-build, shared ownership and unregistered land are quoted separately.
Timescale
Usually 10 to 14 weeks from offer to completion.
Who does the work
Sarah Merrow (Partner, admitted 2004) supervises. Daniel Osei (Solicitor, admitted 2016) runs matters day to day.
Probate
Where there is a valid will, no disputes, UK bank accounts, one property and no inheritance tax to pay.
| Item | Fee | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Grant of probate only | £1,450 | £1,740 |
| Full estate administration | From £3,500 | From £4,200 |
Likely disbursements
- Probate application fee: £300 for estates over £5,000.
- Official copies of the grant: £1.50 each.
- Notices in The London Gazette and a local paper: about £250 including VAT.
Timescale
The grant usually takes 4 to 6 months. Full administration usually 9 to 12 months.
Who does the work
Helen Vale (Partner, admitted 2001, full member of STEP).
Wills and powers of attorney
| Item | Fee | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Single will | £295 | £354 |
| Mirror wills for a couple | £450 | £540 |
| Lasting power of attorney, one type | £395 | £474 |
| Office of the Public Guardian fee, per LPA | £92 | No VAT |
Separation and divorce
| Item | Fee | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| First meeting, up to 1 hour | £175 | £210 |
| Divorce application, uncontested | £550 | £660 |
| Consent order, agreed terms | £750 | £900 |
| Court fee for the divorce application | £612 | No VAT |
Other financial and children work is charged by the hour, from £220 + VAT, with a written estimate first.
Settlement agreements and unfair dismissal
| Item | Fee | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Settlement agreement advice | £450 | £540 |
| Unfair dismissal claim, simple, to final hearing | £4,500 to £8,000 | £5,400 to £9,600 |
| Unfair dismissal claim, medium | £8,000 to £14,000 | £9,600 to £16,800 |
What's included in an unfair dismissal claim
Early conciliation through ACAS, the claim, disclosure, witness statements, hearing preparation and representation by a solicitor. A barrister, if needed, costs £1,200 to £3,000 + VAT a day.
Timescale
A claim that reaches a final hearing usually takes 12 to 18 months.
Who does the work
James Hollis (Associate, admitted 2012).
Business clients
Fixed fees for leases, terms of business and letters before action. Other work is charged by the hour from £240 + VAT, with a written estimate first.