Our fees and how we charge
Clear information on our London hourly rates, what each service includes, additional costs, key stages and typical timescales. Last updated: 19 October 2026.
Our approach to fees
Aman Solicitors Advocates (London) Ltd is committed to being clear about what legal work costs. This page sets out our hourly rates, examples of what typical immigration matters cost, the other costs you may need to pay and how we bill. We will give you a written estimate or fixed fee for your matter before we start work, and we will tell you promptly if the cost is likely to change.
Hourly rates
Where we charge by time spent, our hourly rates (exclusive of VAT) are:
| Fee earner | Hourly rate (+ VAT) |
|---|---|
| Senior Solicitors | £400 per hour |
| Solicitors with 4+ years experience | £300 per hour |
| Other Solicitors | £250 per hour |
| All Other Fee Earners | £200 per hour |
What is charged for
Time spent on your matter is charged, including meetings and calls with you, reading and preparing documents, legal research, drafting letters and applications, correspondence with other parties, and attendance at hearings. Work is allocated to the most appropriate fee earner so that your matter is handled efficiently and at a proportionate cost.
Immigration matters: typical costs
Most immigration applications take between 5 and 20 hours of professional time, so the total fee usually falls between £1,000 and £3,000 plus VAT, depending on complexity. Examples of fees from:
| Service | Our fee |
|---|---|
| Visit visa, family reunion or marriage application | From £1,000 + VAT |
| Application for settlement | From £1,250 + VAT |
| Response to a deportation notice | From £1,500 + VAT |
| Other immigration, asylum and nationality matters | Estimate or fixed fee agreed in writing after an initial assessment |
Other areas of law
For financial remedy, divorce, child custody, litigation, employment, debt recovery, landlord and tenant, wills, probate and public law matters, the cost depends on the work involved. Court advocacy instructions are charged at the hourly rates above or at a fixed fee agreed in writing before the hearing. After your first consultation we will confirm in writing whether we are charging at the hourly rates above or a fixed fee, give you an estimate of the likely total cost, and explain the key stages of your matter and how long each is likely to take.
Our services and what they cost
For each service below we set out what is included, the other costs you may need to pay, the key stages and how long things typically take. Unless stated otherwise, all fees are exclusive of VAT, and government and court fees change from time to time, so please check gov.uk for the current figure for your case.
Immigration applications (excluding asylum)
Typically 5 to 20 hours of work, £1,000 to £3,000 plus VAT. Visit, family reunion and marriage applications from £1,000; settlement from £1,250.
- Assessing your eligibility and advising on the best route
- Completing and submitting your application
- Advising on and organising supporting documents
- Dealing with the Home Office on your behalf
- Home Office application and biometric fees, which are set by the Home Office (see gov.uk for your route)
- Immigration Health Surcharge, where it applies
- Translation and certification of documents
- Appeals or further applications if a decision is refused
- Initial assessment of eligibility
- Gathering and reviewing supporting documents
- Preparing and submitting the application
- Responding to any Home Office queries
- Confirmation of the decision
Timescales are largely set by the Home Office and differ by route. We give you a realistic estimate once we know which route applies.
Immigration, asylum and nationality appeals and judicial review
From £1,500 plus VAT for a response to a deportation notice. Other work at our hourly rates or a fixed fee agreed in writing.
- Reviewing the decision and your papers and advising on prospects
- Preparing grounds of appeal or judicial review and the supporting arguments
- Instructing counsel or experts where needed
- Representation at the hearing by our Solicitor Advocates
- Tribunal or court fees where they apply
- Barristers’ and expert fees, where instructed
- Interpreter and translation costs
- Additional hearing days
- Instruction and review of the decision
- Preparing the appeal or claim
- Case management and evidence
- Hearing and judgment
Dates are set by the Tribunal or court. We confirm the expected timetable as soon as your case is listed.
Employment law hearings
Charged at our hourly rates (Senior Solicitors £400, Solicitors with 4+ years of experience £300, other Solicitors £250, all other Fee Earners £200) plus VAT, or a fixed fee agreed in writing before work starts.
- Reviewing the papers and advising on the strengths and risks of your case
- Preparing the arguments, witness evidence and hearing bundle
- Representation at the hearing by our Solicitor Advocates
- Advising on the outcome and next steps
- Barristers’ fees, if counsel is instructed
- Additional hearing days beyond those first estimated
- Witness or expert costs, where needed
- Initial advice and case assessment
- Preparation of evidence and arguments
- Case management
- Final hearing and judgment
Straightforward claims can be heard relatively quickly. Contested claims depend on Tribunal listing times, and we advise you once the hearing date is known.
Financial remedy, divorce and child custody
Charged at our hourly rates (Senior Solicitors £400, Solicitors with 4+ years of experience £300, other Solicitors £250, all other Fee Earners £200) plus VAT, or a fixed fee agreed in writing before work starts.
- Advising on your position and the options available
- Preparing and reviewing financial disclosure and proposals
- Preparing for and attending hearings
- Negotiating with the other side to try to reach agreement
- Court fees, which are set by HM Courts & Tribunals Service
- Valuations of property, pensions or a business, where needed
- Mediation costs, where used
- Barristers’ fees, if counsel is instructed
- Initial advice
- Disclosure and negotiation
- Court applications and hearings
- Final order or agreement
This depends on whether matters are agreed or contested and on court listing times. We estimate the likely timescale after your first consultation.
Debt recovery
Charged at our hourly rates (Senior Solicitors £400, Solicitors with 4+ years of experience £300, other Solicitors £250, all other Fee Earners £200) plus VAT, or a fixed fee agreed in writing before work starts.
- Letter before action
- Reviewing any response received
- Issuing court proceedings if payment is not made
- Requesting judgment where the debt remains unpaid and undisputed
- Court issue fee, which is set by HM Courts & Tribunals Service and rises with the value of the claim
- Enforcement action if judgment is not paid, such as bailiffs or a charging order, quoted separately
- Further work if the debt is disputed and the claim is defended
- Counsel’s fees, if instructed
- Letter before action
- Issuing proceedings if unpaid
- Judgment, where undisputed
- Enforcement, if needed
Undisputed debts are often recovered before proceedings are issued. Where court action is needed, the timescale depends on whether the claim is defended and on enforcement.
Wills, probate and legal drafting
Charged at our hourly rates (Senior Solicitors £400, Solicitors with 4+ years of experience £300, other Solicitors £250, all other Fee Earners £200) plus VAT, or a fixed fee agreed in writing before work starts.
- Advising on and drafting wills and other legal documents
- Identifying the assets and liabilities of an estate
- Preparing the probate application and any tax forms
- Obtaining the Grant of Probate, collecting assets, paying debts and distributing the estate
- Probate application fee payable to the court
- Copies of the Grant of Probate
- Statutory notices to protect against unexpected claims
- Inheritance Tax payable to HMRC, if any (separate from our fees)
- Sale or transfer of any property in the estate, quoted separately
- Initial meeting and gathering estate information
- Valuing the estate and identifying any tax due
- Applying for the Grant
- Collecting assets and paying debts
- Preparing estate accounts and distributing to beneficiaries
Straightforward, uncontested estates are quicker. Estates with property to sell or tax to pay usually take longer, and we give you an estimate after our first meeting.
Landlord and tenant matters
Charged at our hourly rates (Senior Solicitors £400, Solicitors with 4+ years of experience £300, other Solicitors £250, all other Fee Earners £200) plus VAT, or a fixed fee agreed in writing before work starts.
- Advising on notices, possession, rent arrears and disrepair
- Preparing and serving the correct notices
- Preparing court documents and attending hearings
- Negotiating settlements where appropriate
- Court fees, set by HM Courts & Tribunals Service
- Bailiff or enforcement fees
- Barristers’ fees, if counsel is instructed
- Initial advice and notices
- Issuing court proceedings
- Hearing and order
- Enforcement, if needed
This depends on the type of case and court listing times. We confirm the likely timetable once we have reviewed your documents.
Civil and commercial litigation
Charged at our hourly rates (Senior Solicitors £400, Solicitors with 4+ years of experience £300, other Solicitors £250, all other Fee Earners £200) plus VAT, or a fixed fee agreed in writing before work starts.
- Advising on the merits and risks of your dispute
- Pre-action correspondence and negotiation
- Preparing and issuing court proceedings
- Representation at hearings
- Court fees, which rise with the value of the claim
- Barristers’ and expert fees
- Disclosure and witness costs
- Initial advice and pre-action steps
- Issuing and defending claims
- Disclosure and evidence
- Trial or settlement
Timescales vary with the complexity of the dispute and the court. We give you an estimate at the outset and update you as the case moves.
Disbursements and other costs
Our fees do not include disbursements, which are costs we pay to third parties on your behalf. Depending on your matter these can include:
- Home Office application fees, immigration health surcharge and biometric enrolment charges
- Court and tribunal fees
- Barristers’ and expert fees
- Search, registry and copy-document fees
- Translation and certification of documents
- Courier and Land Registry fees
We will explain which disbursements apply to you at the outset and, where possible, give an estimate. Disbursements may be requested in advance so that they can be paid on your behalf when due.
VAT
VAT is charged at the prevailing rate, currently 20%, on our fees and on some disbursements. All rates quoted on this page are exclusive of VAT.
Billing and payment
We may ask for a payment on account of costs before starting work, and we will send you regular invoices or bills as your matter progresses. Payment details and terms will be set out in the client care letter we send you when you instruct us. If you have any questions about a bill, please contact the fee earner dealing with your matter.
Who will carry out your work
Your matter will be supervised by a solicitor or director of the firm and may be carried out with the assistance of trainee solicitors and paralegals under their supervision. Details of our solicitors are on our team page.
Our regulatory information
Aman Solicitors Advocates (London) Ltd, Spaces, 83-85 Baker Street, Marylebone, London W1U 6AG, is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 463069) and is registered in England and Wales (company number 05925291). You can check our entry on the SRA Register. If you are unhappy with our service, please see our complaints procedure.
Experience and qualifications
Every matter is handled by a qualified solicitor, with supervision from a director where needed. Details of the people you may work with are on our team page.
Fees: frequently asked questions
Not for every matter. Some work, such as litigation, tribunals and appeals, depends heavily on individual circumstances. Where we can quote a fixed fee we will do so in writing before any billable work begins.
They are rates and typical starting points. Your actual fee depends on the details of your case, and we confirm it in the client care letter we send you before work starts.
We agree a fixed fee or the applicable hourly rate with you in writing before we start. Contact us and we will explain the likely cost.
No. All our rates and fees on this page are exclusive of VAT, which is added at the prevailing rate, currently 20%.
Speak to the fee earner dealing with your matter first, then follow our complaints procedure. Some fee disputes can also be referred to the Legal Ombudsman.
Get a quote
To receive a written estimate for your matter, call us on (0)20 8782 3776 or email info@amansolicitors.com, or use our contact page.
SRA No. 463069
Company No. 05925291
Registered office: Spaces, 83-85 Baker Street, London, W1U 6AG
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