Alexander Shaw

FEES, COSTS & CHARGES

Transparent fees

Hourly rates, fixed-price conveyancing and fixed-fee packages from Alexander Shaw Solicitors, so you can make an informed choice from the start.

How we charge

Clear costs, set outbefore work begins

We aim to give you the information you need to make an informed choice about our legal services, including what the costs may be.

Our charges are based on the time spent advising you and dealing with your matter. Hourly rates vary by the seniority and experience of the lawyer, and are linked to the rates recommended by the Senior Courts Costs Office. They are usually reviewed annually.

Hourly rates by fee-earner grade

2023 rates

  1. A

    Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years' experience

    £300

  2. B

    Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years' experience

    £250

  3. C

    Other solicitors, legal executives and equivalent fee earners

    £200

  4. D

    Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners

    £150

per hour + VAT. Our fees and some of our expenses are subject to VAT (currently 20%), payable in addition to these rates.

Conveyancing

Residential conveyancing fees

Choose an hourly estimate or a fixed price. With fixed fee conveyancing, the price we quote upfront is the price you pay unless unforeseen circumstances arise — and we will tell you at the earliest opportunity if they do.

Conveyancing fees by transaction and property value
Freehold purchase8–9 hours typicalProperty up to £2,000,000Hourly estimate£1,920 – £2,160Fixed price£3,360Property over £2,000,000Hourly estimate£2,960 – £3,330Fixed price£5,180
Freehold sale6–8 hours typicalProperty up to £2,000,000Hourly estimate£1,440 – £1,920Fixed price£2,880Property over £2,000,000Hourly estimate£2,220 – £2,960Fixed price£4,440
Leasehold purchase9–10 hours typicalProperty up to £2,000,000Hourly estimate£2,160 – £2,400Fixed price£3,600Property over £2,000,000Hourly estimate£3,330 – £3,700Fixed price£5,550
Leasehold sale6–8 hours typicalProperty up to £2,000,000Hourly estimate£1,440 – £1,920Fixed price£2,880Property over £2,000,000Hourly estimate£2,220 – £2,960Fixed price£4,440

All conveyancing fees shown plus VAT. A typical purchase or sale takes 8–12 weeks, depending on the chain.

Additional fees, where applicable

  • Mortgage lender requirements (purchase)£330 + VAT
  • Mortgage redemption (sale)£240 + VAT
  • Leasehold additional conveyancer's fee£210 inc. VAT
  • Electronic money transfer£42 inc. VAT

Disbursements paid to third parties

  • Search feesapprox. £350
  • HM Land Registry fee (up to £1m)£40 – £270
  • HM Land Registry fee (over £1m)£455
  • Leasehold notice, covenant & compliance feesSet by the lease

Employment

Fixed-fee employment packages

Legal aid is no longer available for employment disputes, but in line with our ethos we aim to keep justice accessible and affordable.

  1. Initial consultation

    30 minutes in person with an employment lawyer

    £125+ VAT

  2. Settlement agreement

    Advice on and negotiation of your agreement

    £500+ VAT

  3. Employment Tribunal — employees

    Non-complex claims, including representation at hearings

    £1,000+ VAT

  4. Employment Tribunal — employers

    Complex claims, including defending unfair or wrongful dismissal

    £1,500+ VAT

  5. No win no fee assessment

    Written report on your prospects under a Damages Based Agreement

    £350+ VAT

All prices plus VAT. Counsel, where needed, is typically £750 – £1,250 per day plus VAT.

More fixed and hourly fees

Immigration, motoring and licensing

Immigration

Application for leave to remain

£220per hour + VAT

Typical total

£1,000 – £2,000

10–20 hours of work

Costs sit at the lower end if you can provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the Immigration Rules. Home Office fees are paid separately; interpreters, where needed, are £60 per hour.

Usually submitted within 2–4 weeks of instruction.

Motoring offences

Drink driving — guilty plea

£1,000fixed fee + VAT

  • 2 hours of preparation and taking instructions
  • Advice on likely sentence
  • Representation at a single Magistrates' Court hearing

Witness statements, if needed, are an additional £400.

Licensing & regulatory appeals

Fixed fee for representation at hearings

  • Legal fees£1,500
  • VAT on legal fees£300

Total legal fees£1,800

Typical disbursements*

  • Court fee (HMCTS)£226
  • Barrister£1,500
  • Expert£1,500

Matters usually take 3–6 months from full instructions.

Debt recovery for businesses

Fixed fee bands are available for undisputed business debts up to £100,000. Contact us for the band that applies to your claim.

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The small print

  1. Our fees and some of our expenses are subject to VAT (currently 20%), payable in addition to the fees shown unless stated otherwise.
  2. Prices on this page are indications based on standard types of case. After your initial consultation we will provide a quote or estimate in our client care letter, which takes precedence and is the price you will be required to pay.
  3. Disbursements are costs payable to third parties, such as search fees, Land Registry fees, court fees, counsel and expert fees. We handle these on your behalf and will confirm exact figures as soon as we can.
  4. If your matter becomes more complex, some or all of the work may be charged at an hourly rate. We will advise you from the outset and keep you updated throughout.
  5. Disbursements marked * vary depending on the case and its location, and can on occasion be higher than the figures shown.

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