At ALC Solicitors London, we take the...
The law requires solicitors to get satisfactory evidence of the identity of their clients and sometimes people related to them. This is because solicitors who deal with money and property on behalf of their clients can be used by criminals wanting to launder money.
To comply with the law, we need to get evidence of your identity as soon as possible. Our practice is for you to produce original documents or certified copies of originals and where necessary to cooperate with us in ascertaining beneficial ownership if this applies. If you cannot provide us with the specific identification requested, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss other ways to verify your identity.
We are professionally and legally obliged to keep your affairs confidential. However, solicitors may be required to make a disclosure to the National Crime Agency (NCA) where they know or suspect that a transaction may involve money laundering or terrorist financing.
If we make a disclosure in relation to your matter, we may not be able to tell you that a disclosure has been made. We may have to stop working on your matter for a period of time and may not be able to tell you why.
City Branch, London
ALC Solicitors Giving You Advice That Matters
London Head Office
ALC SOLICITORS
London
Services provided :
Criminal Law
Personal Injury
Family Law
Immigration
Property Conveycing
Personal Injury
Call Us Today: + (44) 020 3500 0642Our Practices
Criminal Law
Suspected Or Charged of something?Our criminal solicitors are experienced experts and provide specialist advice and defence representation in court anywhere in the country. Our solicitors offer free case evaluation, via phone, e-mail or face to face.Immigration
Nationality or SettlementWe have comprehensive knowledge and expertise in Immigration Laws and UKBA’s policies and procedures. We can guide you on your way to a smooth and successful application to your satisfaction. Why not call today .Personal Injury
Need to evaluate your standardOur team of expert solicitors is experienced and works hard to get you the maximum amount of compensation for your claims. Our team will support you every step of the way. Call now to get expert advice.
Family Law
Stop before it causes a big troubleAt ALC Solicitors We have a trusted and reliable team of experts who can play a big part in helping to sort out issues involving the care of the children and other financial issues. Our Soliciotrs are just a call away.Faq’s
What is the minimum payments for the first consultation?
What are the timings for weekend?
Do you provide free consultation?
What documents are needed to be produced before proceeding?
Will my case be confidential?
What is the minimum payments for the first consultation?
Can i switch to another solicitors during the case maturity?
Recent Studys
London Head Office in Goodmayes
We are based near Goodmayes Station, Ilford. (4 mins walk from Goodmayes Station.
View on GoogleOur Solicitors
Muhammad Shafeeque
Senior Partner / Crime LitigationMuhammad Shafeeque is Expert in dealing with matters including Driving offences, murder, assault,sexual offences, fraud, white color crime, POCA,...
020 3500 0642 / 07947 174371
View Bio
Muhammad Sohail Babar Khan
Senior Partner / Immigration / Personal Injury / Family LawMuhammad Sohail Babar Khan is a civil practitioner deals both the contentious and non-contentious matters. He is a Partner at...
020 3500 0642
View Bio
Jawad Rasheed
Conveyancing / Residential & Commercial / Family / Immigration / Landlord and TenantJawad Rasheed is a civil practitioner deals both the contentious and non-contentious matters. He is an Associate at Allied Law...
020 3500 0642
View Bio
Savita Bansal
Solicitor / ConsultantSavita Bansal is a practicing solicitor and deals with both contentious and non-contentious matters. She is a Consultant Solicitor at...
+44(0)20 3500 0642
View BioSTATE ATTORNEY, LLC qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt. Et harum quidem rerum facilis est et expedita distinctio. Nam libero tempore, cum soluta nobis est eligendi optio cumque nihil impedit quo minus id quod maxime placeat facere.
Our Trust & Leadership has Led us this far
Our Mission
Omnis voluptas assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoque pena tibus duis sunon et magnis dis.
This feature is good for displaying important message to the clients and users.
Get a Free Consultation if you have any question
A State Attorney Association LimitedNam libero tempore, cum soluta nobis est eligendi optio cumque nihil impedit quo minus id quod maxime placeat
facere possimus, omnis voluptas assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus.
Spot Light
Muhammad Shafeeque
Senior Partner / Crime LitigationMuhammad Shafeeque is Expert in dealing with matters including Driving offences, murder, assault,sexual offences, fraud, white color crime, POCA,...
020 3500 0642 / 07947 174371
View BioBenefits from our Company
This video is about any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure.
Free Initial Consultation
Et harum quidem rerum facilis est et expedita distinctio. Nam libero tempore, cum soluta nobis est eligendi optio cumque nihil impedit quo minus id quod maxime placeat facere possimus, omnis voluptas assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt.
- We Plan
- We Study
- We Analyse
- We Speak
- We Win
Omnis voluptas assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt.
Awards Achieved
Nunc euismod nibh sit amet justo porta, at blandit metus bibendum. Nunc pharetra justo sed nulla imperdiet, quis adipiscing turpis bibendum. Nulla venenatis vehicula augue. Praesent vulputate ipsum assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoqu vel consectetur tincidunt. Aliquam egestas, velit malesuada sagittis iaculis, tortor erat vestibulum velit, eu malesuada assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoqu metus lorem a metus.Expert Attorneys
Nunc euismod nibh sit amet justo porta, at blandit metus bibendum. Nunc pharetra justo sed nulla imperdiet, quis adipiscing turpis bibendum. Nulla venenatis vehicula augue. Praesent vulputate ipsum assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoqu vel consectetur tincidunt. Aliquam egestas, velit malesuada sagittis iaculis, tortor erat vestibulum velit, eu malesuada assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoqu metus lorem a metus.Law is Our Policy
Nunc euismod nibh sit amet justo porta, at blandit metus bibendum. Nunc pharetra justo sed nulla imperdiet, quis adipiscing turpis bibendum. Nulla venenatis vehicula augue. Praesent vulputate ipsum assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoqu vel consectetur tincidunt. Aliquam egestas, velit malesuada sagittis iaculis, tortor erat vestibulum velit, eu malesuada assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoqu metus lorem a metus.Get a Consultation Request
Etiam nec purus vel neque rhoncus sollicitudin a non sem. Mauris vel nisl a velit molestie laoreet. Cras eu nisi vel nisl porttitor scelerisque eget ac mauris. Maecenas a porttitor leo. Cras semper eros vel nisl scelerisque fringilla. Donec faucibus nulla in erat viverra ornare.
Spot Light
* Omnis voluptas assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoque pena tibus duis sunon et magnis dis.
Testimonials
Omnis voluptas assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoque pena tibus duis sunon et magnis dis.
But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure. Aenean commodo ligula Aenean massa.
Omnis voluptas assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoque pena tibus duis sunon et magnis dis.
Worker's Compensation Defense
Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt. Et harum quidem rerum facilis est et expedita distinctio.
- Workers’ compensation – Representing employees who have been injured on the job.
- Personal injury – Representing people who have been injured due to the careless or reckless acts of other individuals or parties.
- Workplace discrimination – Representing people who have experienced discrimination or harassment at work.
Qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt. Et harum quidem rerum facilis est et expedita distinctio.
Contact our State Attorney Law Firm with your questions, comments or concerns.
Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers
Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt. Et harum quidem rerum facilis est et expedita distinctio.
Lorem ipsum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt. Et harum quidem rerum facilis est et expedita distinctio.
Subrogation and Arbitration
Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt. Et harum quidem rerum facilis est et expedita distinctio.
Qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt. Et harum quidem rerum facilis est et expedita distinctio.
Contact our State Attorney Law Firm with your questions, comments or concerns.
Liability and Third-Party Defense
Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Cum sociis natoque penatibus duis sunon et magnis dis. Qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt. Et harum quidem rerum facilis est et expedita distinctio.
Qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt. Et harum quidem rerum facilis est et expedita distinctio.
Contact our State Attorney Law Firm with your questions, comments or concerns.
Our Stats – Over these Years
546
Cases Completed
150
+ Law Services
30
Attorneys
3051
Case Studies
Our Trusted Members
Muhammad Shafeeque
Senior Partner / Crime LitigationMuhammad Shafeeque is Expert in dealing with matters including Driving offences, murder, assault,sexual offences, fraud, white color crime, POCA,...
020 3500 0642 / 07947 174371
View BioMuhammad Sohail Babar Khan
Senior Partner / Immigration / Personal Injury / Family LawMuhammad Sohail Babar Khan is a civil practitioner deals both the contentious and non-contentious matters. He is a Partner at...
020 3500 0642
View BioJawad Rasheed
Conveyancing / Residential & Commercial / Family / Immigration / Landlord and TenantJawad Rasheed is a civil practitioner deals both the contentious and non-contentious matters. He is an Associate at Allied Law...
020 3500 0642
View BioSavita Bansal
Solicitor / ConsultantSavita Bansal is a practicing solicitor and deals with both contentious and non-contentious matters. She is a Consultant Solicitor at...
+44(0)20 3500 0642
View BioAbout our Team
About Us
Get a Free Consultation if you have any question
Nam libero tempore, cum soluta nobis est eligendi optio cumque nihil impedit quo minus id quod maxime placeat facere possimus, omnis voluptas assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus.
List Of Rules
Our Statistics
Our Team
Muhammad Shafeeque
Senior Partner / Crime LitigationMuhammad Shafeeque is Expert in dealing with matters including Driving offences, murder, assault,sexual offences, fraud, white color crime, POCA,...
020 3500 0642 / 07947 174371
View BioMuhammad Sohail Babar Khan
Senior Partner / Immigration / Personal Injury / Family LawMuhammad Sohail Babar Khan is a civil practitioner deals both the contentious and non-contentious matters. He is a Partner at...
020 3500 0642
View BioJawad Rasheed
Conveyancing / Residential & Commercial / Family / Immigration / Landlord and TenantJawad Rasheed is a civil practitioner deals both the contentious and non-contentious matters. He is an Associate at Allied Law...
020 3500 0642
View BioSavita Bansal
Solicitor / ConsultantSavita Bansal is a practicing solicitor and deals with both contentious and non-contentious matters. She is a Consultant Solicitor at...
+44(0)20 3500 0642
View BioWelcome to our law firm based in the heart of London! We are a team of skilled and experienced solicitors who are dedicated to providing you with the best legal services for all your needs.
We specialize in a range of legal services including immigration, conveyancing, criminal law, personal injury, probate, property law, and family law. We understand that each case is unique, and we strive to provide you with personalized and tailored solutions that are specific to your situation.
Our immigration team is well-versed in all aspects of UK immigration law and can help you with everything from visa applications to appeals and citizenship. We understand the complexities of the UK immigration system and can guide you through the process with ease.
Our conveyancing team is experienced in all types of property transactions, from residential to commercial. We can assist you with buying or selling a property, remortgaging, lease extensions, and more.
Our criminal law team is dedicated to defending your rights and interests in criminal proceedings. We provide a comprehensive service from police station representation to court representation.
Our personal injury team understands the devastating impact that accidents can have on your life. We can help you get the compensation you deserve and provide the support you need during this difficult time.
Our probate team can assist you with all aspects of estate administration, including obtaining grants of probate, estate distributions, and estate tax issues.
Our property law team can assist you with all aspects of property transactions, from commercial lease agreements to boundary disputes.
Our family law team is dedicated to resolving family disputes in a compassionate and sensitive manner. We can assist you with divorce proceedings, child custody, and financial settlements.
At our law firm, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our clients. We understand that dealing with legal issues can be stressful and overwhelming, and we strive to provide you with the support and guidance you need to achieve the best possible outcome.
If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment with one of our solicitors, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to working with you.
Company News
Suspendisse potenti. Morbi hendrerit justo ut nunc tempor, at tincidunt quam elementum. Sed sapien ante, porta et nisi at, porta euismod ex. Duis a placerat lectus, ac mollis lorem. Sed eleifend ipsum massa, in tincidunt turpis volutpat ut.
Latest News
Sed sed lacus tellus. Duis id convallis justo. Integer facilisis vitae risus vel venenatis. Curabitur convallis, sapien id porttitor ornare, quam magna luctus nisi, eget maximus sem arcu in lorem. Integer in condimentum nibh, id faucibus tellus.
- Sed id neque vel justo facilisis luctus ac ac neque.
- Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra.
- Sed sapien ante, porta et nisi at, porta euismod ex.
- Aliquam nec ligula vitae erat fringilla congue in quis erat.
Updated Practices
Sed eleifend ipsum massa, in tincidunt turpis volutpat ut. Nunc non massa dui. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra, per inceptos himenaeos.
ALC Solicitors deal in
Immigaration
We are one of the UK’s leading solicitors specializing in immigration Law. We have expertise at all levels of immigration. We can help whatever you immigration needs are.
To find out how we can help you today, contact us today
Criminal Law
We are one of the UK’s leading solicitors specializing in Crminal Law. . We can help whatever you immigration needs are.
To find out how we can help you today.
Emergency Helpline Number 24/7 : 07947174371
Personal Injury
Our personal injury lawyers have vast experience in all kinds of personal injury claims.
Our team help you claim the maximum amount of compensation whatever kind of accident injuries you’ve suffered. Contact us today.
Property Law
Are you buying a house, selling a property or looking to re-mortgage?
Our specialist solicitors will provide you with expert advice on all aspects of conveyancing.
To find out how we can help you today, contact us today
Family Law
Our dedicated solicitors specialise in family law and assist clients regarding a range of family issues.
Whether you need advice on disputes, divorce, children or other family matters, our trusted solicitors are on hand every step of the way.
To find out how we can help you today, contact us today
About Us
Nullam sit amet consectetur nibh
Nam libero tempore, cum soluta nobis est eligendi optio cumque nihil impedit quo minus id quod maxime placeat facere possimus, omnis voluptas assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus.
List Of Rules
Our Statistics
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Praesent elit nunc, porttitor in metus at, elementum dapibus est. Nulla nec quam a velit sollicitudin gravida. Curabitur placerat nisi eget scelerisque hendrerit. Curabitur faucibus leo sapien, at molestie urna volutpat ut. Nulla massa erat
Our Team
Muhammad Shafeeque
Senior Partner / Crime LitigationMuhammad Shafeeque is Expert in dealing with matters including Driving offences, murder, assault,sexual offences, fraud, white color crime, POCA,...
020 3500 0642 / 07947 174371
View BioMuhammad Sohail Babar Khan
Senior Partner / Immigration / Personal Injury / Family LawMuhammad Sohail Babar Khan is a civil practitioner deals both the contentious and non-contentious matters. He is a Partner at...
020 3500 0642
View BioJawad Rasheed
Conveyancing / Residential & Commercial / Family / Immigration / Landlord and TenantJawad Rasheed is a civil practitioner deals both the contentious and non-contentious matters. He is an Associate at Allied Law...
020 3500 0642
View BioSavita Bansal
Solicitor / ConsultantSavita Bansal is a practicing solicitor and deals with both contentious and non-contentious matters. She is a Consultant Solicitor at...
+44(0)20 3500 0642
View BioThis Complaints Handling Procedure tells you how we will deal with your complaint and how long it is likely to take. It also provides important information about what you can do if you are not happy with the way in which we are dealing with your complaint, or about our final decision.
Designated Complaints Handler
If you have any concerns about our service, our work, or our charges, you should discuss these first with
the individual who has day-to-day control of your matter.
If this person cannot satisfactorily address your concerns and you wish to make a complaint, please contact
our Client Care Director, Mr M B Khan, Solicitor.
You can write to him at 546/547 Green Lane, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9RJ or send an Email
to khan@alcsolicitors.london.
Step One: Acknowledging your Complaint
Within seven working days of receiving your complaint, we will acknowledge your complaint and record it
in our Complaints Register, a separate file will be opened in which we will store any correspondence and
other documents relating to your complaint.
Step Two: Investigating your Complaint
We will then investigate your complaint. This will normally involve passing your complaint to our client
care director, Mr Khan, who will either himself, or appoint an appropriate individual to review your matter
file and speak to the member of staff who acted for you.
Examples of how we may deal with your complaint are as follows:
If your complaint is straightforward, we might make suggestions as to how we can put things right
or we may offer you some form of redress;
If your complaint is more complicated, we might ask you to confirm, explain or clarify any issues;
We may ask to meet with you to discuss things face-to-face and we would hope to be in a position
to meet with you no longer than fourteen working days after first receiving your complaint. If you
would prefer not to meet, or if we cannot arrange this within an agreeable timescale, we will write
to you fully setting out our views on the situation and making suggestions as to how we can put
things right, or asking you to confirm, explain or clarify any issues.
Whichever form our investigation takes, we will aim to give you our final decision within eight weeks of
receiving your complaint (or sooner if possible).
Step Three: Appealing against our Final Decision
If you are not satisfied with our final decision, please let us know and we will review our decision again. We
will let you know the result of any appeal within Fourteen days of receiving your appeal.
Step Four: The Legal Ombudsman
If you remain dissatisfied with our final response to your complaint you may be eligible to refer your
complaint to the legal ombudsman provided you do so within 6 months of our final response to you in
respect of your complaint.
Any complaint made to the Legal Ombudsman must be made within 1 year from the date of the problem
which brought about your complaint or within 1 year from the date that you should have reasonably
known that there was cause for complaint.
The Legal Ombudsman will not normally accept a complaint unless we have been given the opportunity to
respond first. However you will be able to escalate matters to the Legal Ombudsman if:
a. The complaint has not been resolved to your satisfaction within 8 weeks from the date that it was
made;
b. The Legal Ombudsman considers that there are exceptional reasons to consider the complaint
sooner, or, without it having been made to the firm first;
c. Where the Legal Ombudsman considers the resolution through our internal complaints procedure is
not possible due to a breakdown in the relationship between you and the firm.
Anyone making a complaint to the Legal Ombudsman must be:
An individual;
An enterprise with less than ten staff or with a balance sheet of less than 2 million Euros as defined
by the European Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003;
A club, association or society with an annual income of less than £1 million;
A charity with an annual income less than £1 million;
A trustee of a trust with a net asset value of less than £1 million;
A personal representative or the residuary beneficiaries of an estate where a person with a
complaint died before referring their compliant to the Legal Ombudsman.
If you do not fall into the list of above complainants then the only option open to you is to seek
redress through the firm’s Complaints Handling Procedure or by mediation, arbitration or by action
through the Courts.
Contact details for the Legal Ombudsman are:
Address: PO Box 6806, Wolverhampton, WV1 9WJ.
Telephone: 0300 555 0333
Email: enquiries@legalombudsman.org.uk
Website: www.legalombudsman.co.uk
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has confirmed that the following Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR) entities are currently available to deal with disputes in the legal services sector:
Ombudsman Services, ProMediate and Small Claims Mediation in the event you wish to engage in
mediation concerning your complaint. However, we are not agreeable to enter into ADR mediation until
the Legal Ombudsman have been approved as an ADR provider.
Complaints about your bill
The above complaints procedure also applies to complaints arising concerning our bill. There may also be a
right to object to the bill by applying to the court for an assessment of the bill under Part III of the Solicitors
Act 1974; and that if all, or part, of a bill remains unpaid, the firm may be entitled to charge interest.
Raising concerns with our Regulator
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) can help you if you are concerned about our behaviour. This
could be for things like dishonesty, taking or losing your money or treating you unfairly because of your
age, a disability or other characteristic. You can find information about raising your concerns with the SRA
at www.sra.org.uk in the ‘For the public’ section.
- Consultation Fee: £50
Solicitors Fee +
- Purchase Price less than £250,000 :: £850.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £250,000 and £500,000 : £950.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £500,000 and £750,000 : £1250.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £750,000 and £1,000,000 : £1500.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £1,000,000 and £2,000,000 : £2350.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000 : £3350.00 plus VAT
- + Fee for acting on behalf of the mortgage lender (if any) £500.00 + VAT
- + Fee for acting for Liaising with Lender solicitor (if any) £1000.00 + VAT onwards
- + Search fees
We are unable to provide at this time because it varies depends on the post code, local authority and lender requirement. e.g Local Authority Search fee (estimate) £250.00 – £400.00 VAT on search fee - + HM Land Registry fee This depends on the purchase price of your property and please follow the below link for fees. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees
- + Electronic money transfer arrangement fee £20.00 (per transfer) + VAT
+ Electronic money transfer fee £15.00 (per transfer) + VAT
+ Land Registry Priority Search £3.00 (per title)
+ Bankruptcy Search £2.00 (per person)
+ Identity Check £10.00+ VAT (per person)
+ Lawyer Checker (per firm) £12.00 + VAT
+ Drafting AP1 £100.00 + VAT
+ Submitting SDLT £150.00 + VAT
+ Submitting Application to HMLR £100.00 + VAT
+ Arranging simultaneous exchange and completion £350.00 + VAT
Solicitors Fee +
-
- Purchase Price less than £250,000 : £850.00 plus VAT
- PPurchase Price between £250,000 and £500,000 : £1250.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £750,000 and £1,000,000 : £1500.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £1,000,000 and £2,000,000 : £2350.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000 : £3350.00 plus VAT
- + Fee for acting on behalf of the mortgage lender (if any) £500.00 + VAT
- + Fee for acting for Liaising with Lender solicitor (if any) £1000.00 + VAT onwards
- + Search fees
We are unable to provide at this time because it vary depends on the post code, local authority and lender requirement. eg: Local Authority Search fee (estimate) £250.00 – £400.00
VAT on search fee
+ HM Land Registry fee
This depends on the purchase price of your property and please follow the below link for fees. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees + Electronic money transfer arrangement fee £20.00 (per transfer) + VAT
+ Electronic money transfer fee £15.00 (per transfer) + VAT
+ Land Registry Priority Search £3.00 (per title)
+ Bankruptcy Search £2.00 (per person)
+ Identity Check £10.00+ VAT (per person)
+ Lawyer Checker (per firm) £12.00 + VAT
+ Drafting AP1 £100.00 + VAT
+ Submitting SDLT £150.00 + VAT
+ Submitting Application to HMLR £100.00 + VAT
+ Arranging simultaneous exchange and completion £350.00 + VAT
+Anticipated Disbursements*
Notice of Transfer fee – This fee if chargeable is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £50 – £150.
Notice of Charge fee (if the property is to be mortgaged) – This fee is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £50 and £150.
Deed of Covenant fee – This fee is provided by the management company for the property and can be difficult to estimate.
Often it is between £250 and £400.Certificate of Compliance fee – To be confirmed upon receipt of the lease, as can range between £50 – £150.
*These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above. We can give you an accurate figure once we have sight of your specific documents
Solicitors Fee +
-
- Purchase Price less than £250,000 : £350.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £250,000 and £500,000 : £500.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £500,000 and £750,000 : £750.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £750,000 and £1,000,000 : £900.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £1,000,000 and £2,000,000 : £1100.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000 : £1400.00 plus VAT
- + Fee for acting on behalf of the mortgage lender (if any) £500.00 + VAT
- + Fee for acting for Liaising with Lender solicitor (if any) £500.00 + VAT onwards
- + Search fees
We are unable to provide at this time because it vary depends on the post code, local authority and lender requirement. eg: Local Authority Search fee (estimate) £250.00 – £400.00
VAT on search fee
+ HM Land Registry fee
This depends on the purchase price of your property and please follow the below link for fees. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees + Electronic money transfer arrangement fee £20.00 (per transfer) + VAT
+ Electronic money transfer fee £15.00 (per transfer) + VAT
+ Land Registry Priority Search £3.00 (per title)
+ Bankruptcy Search £2.00 (per person)
+ Identity Check £10.00+ VAT (per person)
+ Lawyer Checker (per firm) £12.00 + VAT
+ Submitting SDLT £150.00 + VAT
+ Submitting Application to HMLR £100.00 + VAT
+Anticipated Disbursements*
Notice of Transfer fee – This fee if chargeable is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £50 – £150.
Notice of Charge fee (if the property is to be mortgaged) – This fee is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £50 and £150.
Deed of Covenant fee – This fee is provided by the management company for the property and can be difficult to estimate.
Often it is between £250 and £400.Certificate of Compliance fee – To be confirmed upon receipt of the lease, as can range between £50 – £150.
*These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above. We can give you an accurate figure once we have sight of your specific documents.
- All Probate matters are dealt on hourly basis of £250 plus VAT plus Disbursements OR these matters are dealt on mutually agreed Percentage basis
- £50 Consultation
- Our fixed fee charges range from £750.00 – £1,500.00
Our Fees
Immigration
Consultation Fee £50- Further leave to remain 7 years route application Average cost from £2000
- Further leave to remain spouse visa application Average cost from £1250
- Further leave to remain dependent visa application Average cost from £1250
- Entry clearance spouse visa application Average cost from £1250
- Entry clearance visitor visa application Average cost from £1000
- Tier 1 visas – Exceptional talent visa, Investor visa, Entrepreneur visa, Post-study visa applications, extensions and appeals Average cost from £3000
- Tier 2 visas – General, Minister of Religion, Sportsperson and Intra-company transfer visa applications, extensions and appeals Average cost from £3000
- Tier 4 visas – Points-based system for international students applications,extensions and appeals Average cost from £3000
- Tier 5 visas – Points based system for youth mobility scheme/temporary workers applications, extensions and appeals Average cost from £3000
- Leave to remain applications on medical rounds/discretionary Average cost from £2000
- Applications under European Union legislation Average cost from £1000
- Sponsorship declarations Average cost from £300
- Judicial reviews and injunctions Average cost from £4000
- Settlement visa application Average cost from £2000
- Nationality Applications Average cost from £1000
Property
Purchase of a free hold propertySolicitors Fee +
- Purchase Price less than £250,000 :: £850.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £250,000 and £500,000 : £950.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £500,000 and £750,000 : £1250.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £750,000 and £1,000,000 : £1500.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £1,000,000 and £2,000,000 : £2350.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000 : £3350.00 plus VAT
- + Fee for acting on behalf of the mortgage lender (if any) £500.00 + VAT
- + Fee for acting for Liaising with Lender solicitor (if any) £1000.00 + VAT onwards
- + Search fees We are unable to provide it at this time because it varies depends on the postcode, local authority, and lender requirement. e.g Local Authority Search fee (estimate) £250.00 – £400.00 VAT on search fee
- + HM Land Registry fee This depends on the purchase price of your property and please follow the below link for fees. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees
- + Electronic money transfer arrangement fee £20.00 (per transfer) + VAT + Electronic money transfer fee £15.00 (per transfer) + VAT + Land Registry Priority Search £3.00 (per title) + Bankruptcy Search £2.00 (per person) + Identity Check £10.00+ VAT (per person) + Lawyer Checker (per firm) £12.00 + VAT + Drafting AP1 £100.00 + VAT + Submitting SDLT £150.00 + VAT + Submitting Application to HMLR £100.00 + VAT + Arranging simultaneous exchange and completion £350.00 + VAT
Property
Purchase of a leased propertySolicitors Fee+
-
- Purchase Price less than £250,000 : £850.00 plus VAT
- PPurchase Price between £250,000 and £500,000 : £1250.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £750,000 and £1,000,000 : £1500.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £1,000,000 and £2,000,000 : £2350.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000 : £3350.00 plus VAT
- + Fee for acting on behalf of the mortgage lender (if any) £500.00 + VAT
- + Fee for acting for Liaising with Lender solicitor (if any) £1000.00 + VAT onwards
- + Search fees We are unable to provide at this time because it vary depends on the postcode, local authority, and lender requirement. eg: Local Authority Search fee (estimate) £250.00 – £400.00 VAT on search fee + HM Land Registry fee This depends on the purchase price of your property and please follow the below link for fees. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees + Electronic money transfer arrangement fee £20.00 (per transfer) + VAT + Electronic money transfer fee £15.00 (per transfer) + VAT + Land Registry Priority Search £3.00 (per title) + Bankruptcy Search £2.00 (per person) + Identity Check £10.00+ VAT (per person) + Lawyer Checker (per firm) £12.00 + VAT + Drafting AP1 £100.00 + VAT + Submitting SDLT £150.00 + VAT + Submitting Application to HMLR £100.00 + VAT + Arranging simultaneous exchange and completion £350.00 + VAT +Anticipated Disbursements* Notice of Transfer fee – This fee if chargeable is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £50 – £150. Notice of Charge fee (if the property is to be mortgaged) – This fee is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £50 and £150. Deed of Covenant fee – This fee is provided by the management company for the property and can be difficult to estimate. Often it is between £250 and £400.
Certificate of Compliance fee – To be confirmed upon receipt of the lease, as can range between £50 – £150. *These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above. We can give you an accurate figure once we have sight of your specific documents
Family Law
Stop before it causes a big troubleSolicitors Fee +
-
- Purchase Price less than £250,000 : £350.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £250,000 and £500,000 : £500.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £500,000 and £750,000 : £750.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £750,000 and £1,000,000 : £900.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £1,000,000 and £2,000,000 : £1100.00 plus VAT
- Purchase Price between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000 : £1400.00 plus VAT
- + Fee for acting on behalf of the mortgage lender (if any) £500.00 + VAT
- + Fee for acting for Liaising with Lender solicitor (if any) £500.00 + VAT onwards
- + Search fees We are unable to provide at this time because it vary depends on the postcode, local authority and lender requirement. eg: Local Authority Search fee (estimate) £250.00 – £400.00 VAT on search fee + HM Land Registry fee This depends on the purchase price of your property and please follow the below link for fees. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees + Electronic money transfer arrangement fee £20.00 (per transfer) + VAT + Electronic money transfer fee £15.00 (per transfer) + VAT + Land Registry Priority Search £3.00 (per title) + Bankruptcy Search £2.00 (per person) + Identity Check £10.00+ VAT (per person) + Lawyer Checker (per firm) £12.00 + VAT + Submitting SDLT £150.00 + VAT + Submitting Application to HMLR £100.00 + VAT +Anticipated Disbursements* Notice of Transfer fee – This fee if chargeable is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £50 – £150. Notice of Charge fee (if the property is to be mortgaged) – This fee is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £50 and £150. Deed of Covenant fee – This fee is provided by the management company for the property and can be difficult to estimate. Often it is between £250 and £400.
Certificate of Compliance fee – To be confirmed upon receipt of the lease, as can range between £50 – £150. *These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above. We can give you an accurate figure once we have sight of your specific documents.
As part of our ongoing regulatory requirements and internal firm procedure, we will undertake electronic money laundering checks on each individual client, request bank statements to show evidence as to where and how balance purchase funds have been generated and where funds have been sourced from. This could involve us requesting bank statements for a period of 6- 12 months, which show continuous evidence of income. If we are not satisfied or wish to query certain entries we will raise questions and request evidence supporting the payments.
The electronic AML search fee will be charged as a cost being incurred and will be shown in the final completion statement, the current cost is on average £12.00 per person.
We are also under an obligation to undertake certain lawyer checks if in the circumstances we do not recognize the solicitors firm acting on the other side or have concerns. We will firstly make checks with the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the Law Society, and check the address, the regulation number and ensure the firm we are dealing with is the same firm that is registered at the Solicitors Regulation Authority. If we feel an electronic check is necessary we will undertake this to safeguard your funds and to ensure the bank details are those of the particular firm. There will be a small charge for this, currently this fee is on average £14.00 which is being charged by the search provider. We will show this charge within your final completion statement and will include this within our initial fee estimate to you.
What Is Personal Data?
Personal data is defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) as ‘any information relating to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified in particular by reference to an identifier.
Personal data is in simpler terms, any information about you that enables you to be identified. Personal data covers obvious information such as your name and contact details, but it also covers less obvious information such as identification numbers, electronic location data, and other online identifiers.
What Are My Rights?
Under the Data Protection Legislation, you have the following rights, which we will always work to uphold:
- The right to be informed about our collection and use of your personal data. Our Privacy Notice should tell you everything you need to know, but you can always contact us to find out more or to ask any questions.
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
- The right to have your personal data rectified if any of your personal data held by usis inaccurate or incomplete.
- The right to be forgotten, i.e. the right to ask us to delete or otherwise dispose of any of your personal data that we hold. The right to restrict (i.e. prevent) the processing of your personal data.
- The right to object to us using your personal data for a particular purpose or purposes.
- The right to withdraw consent. This means that, if we are relying on your consent as the legal basis for using your personal data, you are free to withdraw that consent at any time.
- The right to data portability. This means that, if you have provided personal data to usdirectly and we areusing it with your consent or for the performance of a contract, and that data is processed using automated means, you can ask us for a copy of that personal data to re-use with another service or business in many cases.
- Rights relating to automated decision-making and profiling. We do not use your personal data in this way.
- The rule 2.1 requires all forms to be submitted online on the website.
Further information about your rights and how we process your data can also be obtained by requesting a copy of our privacy notice or accessing a copy directly from our website at www.alcsolicitors.london. Information on your rights and the GDPR, in general, can also be obtained from the Information Commissioner’s Office or from your local Citizens Advice Bureau.
If you have any cause for complaint about our use of your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office. However, we would welcome the opportunity to resolve your concerns ourselves first, so please contact the person responsible for data protection at our firm. Our Data Protection Officer Mr. M Shafeeque at the postal address shown in this letter in the first instance and we will do our very best to resolve the matter with you.
ALC Solicitors
Vision
A L C Solicitors is committed to creating an organizational culture in which diversity and equality of opportunity are promoted actively and in which unlawful discrimination is not tolerated.
A L C Solicitors recognizes the real business benefits of having a diverse community of staff and to this end, is working towards building and maintaining an environment that values diversity.
Policy Statement
A L C Solicitors believe in the principles of social justice, acknowledge that discrimination affects people in complex ways, and is committed to challenging all forms of inequality.
To this end, we aim to ensure that:
• Individuals are treated fairly, with dignity and respect regardless of their age, marital status, disability, race, faith, gender, language, social/ economical background or sexual orientation, and any other inappropriate distinction;
• It affords all individuals, and employees the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
• It promotes an inclusive and supportive environment for staff, associates, and visitors; • It recognizes the varied contributions to the achievement of the company’s mission made by individuals from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of experiences
Scope of the Policy
This policy applies to all staff, associates, and visitors to the Firm.
Aims of the Policy and Underpinning Principles
The aim of this policy is to ensure that in carrying out its activities A L C Solicitors will have due regard to:
• promoting equality of opportunity, across all our activities
• promoting good relations between people of diverse backgrounds
• eliminating unlawful discrimination
This policy is guided by the following principles, that:
• All staff, associates and visitors should enjoy a safe working environment free from discrimination and harassment/bullying
• All employees should have equal access to quality services that are made available by A L C Solicitors and its partners
• All staff should have equal access to opportunities for personal, and professional development and career, progression and promotion opportunities
• A L C Solicitors staff and associates should reflect the diversity of talent, experience and skills from the local, and national pool from which it draws its workforce
• All staff, have the right to be consulted about A L C Solicitors policy, procedures and practices and are encouraged to contribute to the decision-making processes of the company.
This Policy will be monitored and reviewed once a year or sooner if the Firm has to deal with a complaint in this regard.
Please find below details of our average fee estimates for the most common types of applications.
Our fees are will vary depending on the lawyer carrying out your work and their level of experience. The hourly rates typically vary from £186.00 to £512.00 per hour. This is exclusive of VAT (chargeable at 20% where applicable). This will be discussed with you at the outset of your case.
WHO WILL CARRY OUT YOUR WORK:
Your work will be carried out by our qualified solicitors or paralegals assisted by support staff and will be supervised by Mr. Muhammad Sohail Babar Khan, a solicitor and director of Allied Law Chambers Solicitors Ltd.
Our team who will assist you are:
| Muhammad Sohail Babar Khan | Solicitor/Director | Practicing as a solicitor since November 2008 |
| Muhammad Shafeeque | Solicitor/Director | Practicing as a solicitor since July 2005 |
| Savita Bansal | Solicitor/Consultant | Practicing as a solicitor since November 2007 |
| Anita Prabhakar | Solicitor/Consultant | Practicing as a solicitor since May 2008 |
| Sohail Bashir | Solicitor/Consultant | Practicing as a solicitor since May 2008 |
| Sajid Farooq | Solicitor/Consultant | Practicing as a solicitor since November 2011 |
| Simeon Anaegboka Nzeadi | Solicitor | Practicing as a solicitor since July 2020 |
| Mariam Azizan Mohammed | Solicitor | Practicing as a solicitor since March 2023 |
| Jawad Rasheed | Registered Foreign Lawyer | Practicing since |
SERVICES INCLUDED:
- Discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
- Giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria, If you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
- Considering the supporting evidence you have provided *;
- Where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
- Preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf, which we anticipate will take 3 hours;
- Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time.
- Giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.
*The amount of hours depends on the number of documents, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents.
DISBURSEMENTS – NOT INCLUDED IN OUR FEES SET OUT BELOW
Disbursement are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees, Counsel fee, Interpreter fee etc. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
These costs can be:
- Any Home Office fees for making the application. These vary depending on the type of application you are making. Further details of these fees can be found here.
- Fees of any independent expert witnesses*, where required;
- Interpreter fees, which vary depending on the language you speak and the amount of time spent by the interpreter;
- Official translation fees*, which vary depending on the language and the number of documents requiring translation;
- Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal
Disbursements other than Home Office fees may attract VAT, chargeable at 20%. This will depend on your individual circumstances and whether or not the individual/company providing the service is VAT registered.
OTHER FACTORS THAT CAN COMPLICATE YOUR CASE
The following are examples of issues that may impact on the cost of your case:
- The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider.
- Whether you have had a previous adverse immigration matter, such as a visa refusal.
- Which language(s) you speak.
- Whether you are applying with dependants and the number of dependants involved.
- How easily you are able to provide all of the supporting evidence.
- How clearly you meet the eligibility criteria for the relevant application.
- The urgency of your case.
- In relationship cases, where you are not married or where there are stepchildren.
OUR FEES
| Type Of Application | Fee/hrs (Excluding VAT) | Estimate working Hours | Fixed Fee (Excluding VAT) |
| Applications for naturalisation or registration under the British Nationality Act 1981 | £270.00 / Hr | 4 – 5 Hours | £ 2000.00 |
| Student and work experience visas | £270.00 / Hr | 4 – 5 Hours | £ 2000.00 |
| Visit visas (for tourism, or visiting friends/family) | £270.00 / Hr | 4 – 5 Hours | £ 1250.00 |
| Spouse and partners applications, including fiancé’s or proposed civil partners | £270.00 / Hr | 4 – 5 Hours | £ 1250.00 |
| Applications for work, business or study under the Points-Based System; | £270.00 / Hr | 10 – 12 Hours | £ 2000.00 |
|
Dependent relative and family reunion applications
|
£186.00 / Hr | 4 – 5 Hours | £ 1000.00 |
| Ancestry visas | £186.00 / Hr | 5 – 6 Hours | £ 1000.00 |
|
Other categories, such as applications on the basis of long residence
|
£186.00 / Hr | 5 – 6 Hours | £1000.00 |
| Any other which is not mentioned in this table, Client can contact us directly by email or phone call, we will be able to give best of quote. | N /A | N /A | N /A |
How long will my application take?
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times here. . We will normally be able to submit this type of application within 1-4 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.
Please note
The anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate based on the facts above. All applications are likely to vary and of course, we can give you a more accurate estimate once we have more information about your specific case.
Residential & Commercial Property
With over many years of experience in legal services, we can assist you as a business, an individual or a family, through all of your conveyancing needs. At Allied Law Chambers Solicitors, we aim to keep the transaction plain and simple.
RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING
- Sales
- Purchases
- Transfers of Equity
- Re-Mortgages
- Assents
How much does the service cost?
For a detailed breakdown of all costs and disbursements for residential conveyancing matters, please see the fees section below.
Prices start from just £850.00 plus VAT (currently at 20%) for simple transfers of equity, re-mortgages, and assents.
Where there is a referral fee payable, this will be clearly set out in our initial client care letter.
Do I need to pay any upfront costs?
We only request payment of an upfront fee of £400.00 for searches on purchase transactions.
COMMERCIAL CONVEYANCING
- Sales
- Purchases
- Business Tenancies
How much does the service cost?
Prices start from £950.00 plus VAT (currently at 20%) for a very simple first time let of a unit with no business transfer involved.
For more complicated matters which may involve complex leases being drawn up or transferred and which may include taking over an existing business, either a partnership or company acquisition, these will be charged on a time basis at the appropriate rate mentioned in the service plan for the fee earner involved.
We can often give an early indication of overall fees in these complicated deals and give such information as soon as we can.
Other property matters
- Sales and purchases of land
- Adverse possession
- Boundary disputes
Due to the complexity of these matters, prices for these services are available upon written request only.
We will be happy to give you a written quotation, which includes the cost of disbursements such as Land Registry fees, search fees and Stamp Duty. It is our aim to provide quality legal services at fees which are both fair and reasonable. For more details, please call our conveyancing department to obtain a free quote.
FAQ:
How long does it all take?
This is the main question we are often asked by our residential conveyancing clients. We give an average of between 6-8 weeks. However, every case is different and there are often some issues that are out of our control, for example, the length of a chain, time taken to issue a mortgage offer. However, we do strive to keep you updated of all material developments.
For our residential conveyancing clients who are selling and buying, you may find the following process useful:
Selling your house
We will:
- Obtain the Deeds from your bank or building society (if you have one).
- Send a written contract to the buyer’s solicitor and answer any questions raised.
- Prepare an up-to-date redemption figure for your mortgage.
- Arrange for you to sign the legal paperwork.
- Exchange contracts which will set the moving date. At this point, the sale is legally binding.
- Deal with the legal completion of the sale including repayment of the mortgage and estate agent’s fee and send the net proceeds of the sale to you (or put them towards the purchase of your new house).
Buying a house
Buying a house could possibly be the biggest decision you make during your life. For this reason, we will be seeking to ensure that the house you buy does not involve you in unforeseen disputes over rights of way, boundaries, fences, restrictive covenants, road charges or other legal entanglements.
We will:
- Check through the legal documentation and raise any specific queries with the seller’s solicitor.
- Carry out the pre-contractual searches to include the local authority search, water and drainage search, environmental and mining searches and obtain chancel repair liability insurance.
- Receive and check your mortgage offer.
- Report to you on all our findings and arrange for you to sign the legal paperwork and pay your deposit.
- Exchange contracts. This will set the moving date. At this point, the purchase is legally binding.
- Order your mortgage funds.
- Deal with the legal completion of the purchase including paying the purchase price to the seller’s solicitor.
- You can then collect your keys from the estate agent and move into your new home.
- We will attend to all of the post-completion matters including payment of any stamp duty and registering you as the new legal owner of the property. After this, the Deeds will be sent to your mortgage lender or, where there is no mortgage, stored by us on your behalf.
Are there any added extras?
You will be provided with a detailed, comprehensive quotation at the outset which will be calculated on the basis of the information we have available at that time. However, if the matter is more complicated than we anticipated, such as unregistered land, leasehold land, dealing with a non-high street lender, or if unusual problems occur relating to an extensive chain or transfer then we do reserve the right to make additional charges. These additional charges are clearly shown and explained in the client care letter.
What happens if my matter does not proceed?
Depending on how much work has been carried out on your behalf, we do reserve the right to make a charge. This is detailed clearly in our client care letter.
Can you speak to someone on my behalf?
Yes, although due to data protection rules and regulations, we will require your written permission to speak to someone on your behalf. You will be sent a form to sign to permit this with the initial client care letter.
Do you provide home visits?
Yes, upon request. However, this will incur additional costs and is calculated according to mileage. If a home visit is required, then please inform us of this at the outset. Please note that we only cover a limited mileage radius.
Can I do everything by post and e-mail?
Yes. We recognise that most of our clients are in full-time employment and have other commitments. In line with our anti-money laundering regulations, you will be required to provide us with certain documentation. A fully comprehensive list is provided within the client care letter.
Director and Solicitor Muhammad Sohail Babar Khan directly supervises this department.
RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING FEES
Below are our anticipated fees and disbursements for Residential Conveyancing sale and purchase matters. For any other Conveyancing matters or if your matter is more complicated, please do not hesitate to contact us for a tailored estimate of fees.
| Value of property | Our fee | VAT (charged at 20%) | Total |
|
Up to £250,000 |
£850.00 |
£170.00 |
£1020.00 |
|
£250,001 to £500,000 |
£950.00 |
£190.00 |
£1140.00 |
|
£500,001 to £750,000 |
£1250.00 |
£250.00 |
£1500.00 |
|
£750,001 to £1,000,000 |
£1500.00 |
£300.00 |
£1800.00 |
|
£1,000,001 to 2,000,000 |
£2350.00 |
£470.00 |
£2,820.00 |
|
£2,000,001 to 3,000,000 |
£3350.00 |
£670.00 |
£4020 |
|
£3,000,001 and over |
0.15% of Purchase Price |
||
| Fees for acting on behalf of mortgage lender (if any) |
£500.00 |
£100.00 |
£600.00 |
| Fees for liaising with Lender Solicitors (if any) |
£1000.00 |
£200.00 |
£1200.00 |
ADDITIONAL FEES
- SEARCH FEES:
This will depend upon location of the property, the Local Authority and Lender requirements, but will range between £250.00 to £400.00.
- TELEGRAPHIC BANK TRANSFER FEE (TO A UK BANK ACCOUNT OR TO REDEEM A MORTGAGE)
Add £30.00 plus VAT (charged at 20%) - IDENTITY CHECK
Add £10.00 plus VAT (charged at 20%) (per person)
- LAWYER CHECK
- Add £12.00 plus VAT (charged at 20%) (per lawyer)
- DRAFTING AP1
- Add £100.00 plus VAT (charged at 20%)
- COMPLETION OF STAMP DUTY LAND TAX RETURN (OR LTT IN WALES) (PURCHASES)
Add £150.00 plus VAT (charged at 20%) - FLATS/NEW BUILDS/PROPERTIES WITH MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (SALES AND PURCHASES)
Add an additional £300.00 plus VAT (charged at 20%) - HELP TO BUY ISA OR GIFTED DEPOSIT
Add an additional £50.00 plus VAT (charged at 20%) - HELP TO BUY EQUITY SECOND CHARGES (SALES)
Add an additional £300.00 plus VAT (charged at 20%) - HELP TO BUY EQUITY SECOND CHARGES (PURCHASES)
Add an additional £400.00 plus VAT (charged at 20%) - LIMITED COMPANIES WITH A MORTGAGE (I.E. DEALING WITH COMPANIES HOUSE) – PURCHASES ONLY
Add an additional £250.00 plus VAT (charged at 20%) - DEALING WITH UNREGISTERED LAND (SALE OR PURCHASE)
Add an additional £250.00 plus VAT (charged at 20%) - DEALING WITH A SALE OR PURCHASE PROPERTY WITH A TENANT
Add an additional £150.00 plus VAT (charged at 20%) - ARRANGING AN INDEMNITY INSURANCE POLICY (SALE OR PURCHASE)
Add an additional £30.00 plus VAT (charged at 20%). This fee is charged per policy arranged.
Disbursements
Disbursements are costs related to a legal transaction that are payable to third parties for sales and purchases. The most common disbursements are set out below:
| Type of disbursement | Our fee | VAT (charged at 20%) | Total |
| HM Land Registry Official Copies | £3.50 (per Official Copy) | £0.70 | £4.20 |
| Search pack (approximate) |
£250.00 t0 £400.00
|
£TBC | £TBC |
| HM Land Registry Bankruptcy search | £2.67 (per search) | £0.53 | £3.20 |
Other disbursements may include any of the following, dependent upon the type of transaction. Full details can be provided based on your personal circumstances upon request, free of charge:
- Leasehold management pack– This is a pack provided by the freeholder and/or the managing agent/management company and includes a set of forms and documents relating to the sale of a property where a service charge and/or ground rent is paid to a freeholder and/or a management company/managing agent. The fee varies depending on the individual requirements of the freeholder/management company/managing agent. This fee is payable by the seller at the early stages of the sale and is set out in the Client Care Letter that is issued at the start of the transaction.
- Freehold management pack– This is a pack provided by the collector of the freehold estate rent charge and/or the managing agent/management company and includes a set of forms and documents relating to the sale of a property where a service charge and/or freehold estate rent charge is paid to the collector of the freehold estate rent charge and/or the managing agent/management company. The fee varies depending on the individual requirements of the freeholder/management company/managing agent. This fee is payable by the seller at the early stages of the sale.
- Stamp Duty Land Taxwhere the property is in England.
- Land Transaction Taxwhere the property is in Wales.
- Notice of assignment and charge fees for leasehold properties– The fee varies depending on the individual requirements of the freeholder/management company/managing agent.
- Deed of Covenant and certificate of compliance fees– These may be payable where there is a management company or managing agent and can relate to freehold or leasehold properties. The fee varies depending on the individual requirements of the freeholder/management company/managing agent.
- The only fee that we require to be paid at the start of the transaction is for the search pack. This is detailed in the Client Care Letter sent at the start of the transaction.
WILLS & PROBATE
Whether you need advice on Wills, Trusts and Inheritance Tax or help with
the administration of an estate after someone has passed away, you want a lawyer who will guide you through the process with sensitivity and in a clear, jargon-free way.
We aim to fully understand your circumstances and give you tailored advice so you can be confident that your needs and wishes will be taken care of, whatever the future brings.
Getting started with Wills & Probate
When you contact our Wills & Probate team, they will arrange a consultation with you where they will discuss your circumstances and advise you on the best course of action. You can make an appointment at our office or depending on your needs, our lawyers can offer home visits.
Combining in-depth knowledge with a friendly, professional approach, our wills team are relied upon to deal with sensitive legal issues around trusts and inheritance tax planning, probate, and administration of estates, as well as handling contested probate and wills disputes.
Our Wills & Probate Team is supervised by Mr. Muhammad Sohail Babar Khan a Solicitor and director of the firm. He is supported by other experienced solicitors of the firm as well as trainees and paralegals.
Why should I get advice on planning for the future?
Deciding to make a will or set up a Lasting power of Attorney (LPA) can sometimes feel like “tempting fate”, but preparing for the future needn’t be daunting. Our lawyers will guide you through the process step-by-step, ensuring that the final document accurately and clearly reflects your wishes.
By seeking advice from a specialist wills and trusts solicitor, nothing is left to chance, and if anything were to happen to you, your estate will be dealt with exactly as planned. Your legacy is important and getting expert assistance will bring peace of mind and reassurance that your loved ones will be looked after according to your wishes.
I’m worried about my elderly parents – can you help?
As we reach later life, it is important to think not just about protecting your property and assets, but to also think about what would happen if you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself.
Our wills & probate team understand the specific issues that can arise in cases involving elderly people, particularly those who lack mental capacity due to a condition such as dementia. They can advise on care fee planning and provide clear, practical advice on setting up LPAs. In the event of someone losing mental capacity without a will or LPA in place, they can also assist with deputy ships and statutory wills.
I’m an executor of a will – can you help?
Our team deals with the full range of wills and probate services and can help with all aspects of probate and the administration of an estate after someone has died.
Offering a completely flexible service based on your needs and the complexity of the estate, they can provide basic services from completing the Grant of Probate application, to a fully comprehensive service including paying creditors and notifying beneficiaries. Whatever service you need, you will always be treated with the utmost compassion and understanding.
What fees will I pay?
The fees you pay for your Wills & Probate work will depend on your circumstances and the work we need to carry out for you. Please see as follows:
| Applications for Grant of Representation only (where we do not administer the full estate) |
|
This work is dealt with on a fixed fee basis.
For applications for Grant of Representation where the Estate does not exceed £325,000 and we are able to submit form IHT205 (or under £1 million and exempt of inheritance tax as the Estate is passing to spouse or charity and we are able to submit IHT205) the costs will be £800 plus Vat chargeable at 20% and disbursements being Land Registry fee of £3.00 plus VAT at 20%(£3.60) and the probate fee of £273.00 plus £1.50 for every sealed copy of the Grant required.
For applications for Grant of Representation, where we are able to submit IHT205, but we also need to complete IHT217 to transfer a late spouse’s unused inheritance nil rate band allowance the costs will be £1000 plus VAT at 20% and disbursements being the Land Registry Fee of £3.00 plus VAT at 20% and the probate fee £273.00 plus £1.50 for every sealed copy of the Grant required.
For applications for Grant of Representation where it is necessary to complete and submit form IHT400 and the various schedules to the HMRC. The cost will be £2500 plus VAT at 20% and disbursements being the Land Registry Fee of £3.00 plus VAT at 20% and the probate fee £273.00 plus £1.50 for every sealed copy of the Grant required.
The following is a summary of the work involved in applying for a grant of representation only: 1. Interview with you to discuss the terms of the deceased will\intestacy and to go through the assets and liabilities in the estate. You will be required to provide us with details of all assets in the estate. We will not be contacting any of the financial institutions directly ourselves. 2. Draft legal statement and inheritance tax forms. Calculate if there is inheritance tax to pay. Send to the client in draft form. 3. Submit application to the Probate Registry (and HMRC if applicable) to obtain grant of representation. 4. When a grant of representation is received, we will send the grant to you for you to deal with the administration of the estate.
|
|
Administration of the Estates (General fees, and some of your work)
|
|
We calculate our costs on an early spent basis by estimating how many hours it will take to administer the estate, based on the assets in the estate, the value of the estate and the beneficiaries.
The work will be dealt with by one of our solicitors, at a rate of £270.00 or £348.00 per hour plus VAT at 20%. They may be assisted by trainee or a paralegal at an hourly rate of £186.00 per hour plus VAT at 20%. Once we have established how many hours, we believe it may take to administer the estate. We then provide clients with a quote based on time spent and the hourly rate or a fixed fee alternative so that clients can choose which option they prefer.
The following is a summary of all work when we deal with the full administration of an estate: 1. Interview with you to advise on the terms of the deceased’s will/intestacy provisions and discuss the duties of the executors. 2. Register the death, arrange the funeral. Check the property is secured, deal with personal belongings of clearance of the property if applicable. 3. Go through the assets and liabilities and write the initial letters to Banks, Building Societies, utilities (including council tax) and insurance. 4. Submit statutory notices if applicable. 5. Draft legal statement and then inheritance tax forms. Calculate if there is inheritance tax to pay. Sent to the client in draft form. 6. Submit application to the probate registry (and HMRC if applicable) to obtain grant of representation. 7. Once grant of representation is received, collect in the assets, and pay outstanding liabilities. 8. Pay any liabilities, any legacies, or interim distributions to the residuary beneficiaries. 9. Submit bankruptcy checks. 10. Prepare estate accounts for approval by the executors. 11. Finalise the income tax position of the deceased. 12. Pay out balance to residuary beneficiaries.
|
|
Administration of the state under £325,000
|
|
Applying for the grant, collecting, and distributing of the assets We anticipate this will take between 12: and 16 hours at a rate of £270 per hour plus VAT at 20%.
The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstance of the matter. For example, if there is one beneficiary, and no property, costs will be at the lower end of the range. If there are multiple beneficiaries, a property and multiple bank accounts, cost will be at the higher end.
We will handle the full process for you. This quote is for Estates where: · There is a valid will. · There is no more than one property. · There are no more than two bank or building society accounts. · There are no other intangible assets. · There are three beneficiaries. · There are no disputes between beneficiaries on division of assets. If disputes arise, this is likely to lead to an increase in costs. · There is no inheritance tax payable, and the executors do not need to submit a full account to HMRC. · There is no capital gains tax.
Disbursements are in addition and will be: · Probate application fee of £273.00 plus £1.50 for every sealed copy. · Bankruptcy only land charges department search (£2.00 per beneficiary plus VAT at 20%) · £200.00 post in the London Gazette – protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors. · £150.00 post in a local newspaper – this also helps to protect against unexpected claims. · Land Registry Surveyor, £3.00 plus VAT at 20%. Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to 3rd parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursement on your behalf to ensure a smooth process.
Services not included in the cost. · If there is no Will, or the estate consists of any shareholdings (stocks and bonds) there are likely to be additional costs that could range significantly depending on the estate and how it is to be dealt with. We can give you a more accurate quote once we have more information. · If any additional copies of the grant required, they will cost £1.50 (one per asset usually). · Estate Agents may need to be instructed to provide a valuation for the property. · Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the estate is not included.
How Long will this take? On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with in 8–12 months, depending on when the property is sold. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes 12 weeks from the date on which we receive our client care letter back, duly, signed and approved. Collecting cash assets, then follows after the Grant is obtained, which can then take between 3–6 weeks.
Once this has been done, we can, then, depending on circumstances, make an interim distribution, which normally takes 2 weeks.
Once the property is sold, we will then be able to finalise the administration of the estate.
|
|
Administration of estates above £325,000 and where there is no inheritance tax to pay.
|
|
Applying for the grant, collecting, and distributing the assets. We anticipate this will take between 22–28 hours of work at £270 per hour plus VAT at 20%, plus disbursements.
The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter. For example, if there is one beneficiary or no property, cost will be at the lower end of the range. If there are multiple beneficiaries, a property and multiple bank accounts, costs will be at the higher end.
We will handle the full process for you. This quote is for Estates where: · There is a valid well. · There is no more than one property. · There are no more than five bank or building society accounts. · There are no other intangible assets. · There are no more than five beneficiaries. · There are no disputes between beneficiaries on division of assets. If disputes arise, this is likely to lead to an increase in costs. · There is no inheritance tax payable, but a claim needs to be made to claim a deceased spouse’s unused nil rate band and the executors need to submit a full account to HMRC in order to claim the residence. Nil rate band, and unused residence nil rate band from the deceased spouse’s estate. · There are no claims made against the estate.
Disbursements are in addition and will be: · Probate application fee of £273.00 plus £1.50 for every sealed copy. · Bankruptcy only land charges department search (£2.00 per beneficiary plus VAT at 20%) · £200.00 post in the London Gazette – protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors. · £150.00 post in a local newspaper – this also helps to protect against unexpected claims. · Land Registry Surveyor, £3.00 plus VAT at 20%.
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to 3rd parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursement on your behalf to ensure a smooth process.
Services not included in the cost. · If there is no Will, or the estate consists of any shareholdings (stocks and bonds) there are likely to be additional costs that could range significantly depending on the estate and how it is to be dealt with. We can give you a more accurate quote once we have more information. · If any additional copies of the grant required, they will cost £1.50 (one per asset usually). · Estate Agents may need to be instructed to provide a valuation for the property. · Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the estate is not included. · Dealing with the tax return on behalf of the estate.
How Long will this take? On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with in 8–12 months, depending on when the property is sold. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes 4-6 months from the date on which we receive our client care letter back, duly, signed and approved. Collecting cash assets, then follows after the Grant is obtained, which can then take between 3–6 weeks. Once this has been done, we can, then, depending on circumstances, make an interim distribution, which normally takes 2 weeks.
Once the property is sold, we will then be able to finalise the administration of the estate.
|
|
Administration of Estate over £1,000,000 and where there is Inheritance Tax to Pay
|
|
Applying for the grant, collecting, and distributing the assets. We anticipate this will take between 48–60 hours of work at £270 per hour plus VAT at 20%, plus disbursements.
The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter. For example, if there is one beneficiary or no property, cost will be at the lower end of the range. If there are multiple beneficiaries, a property and multiple bank accounts, costs will be at the higher end.
We will handle the full process for you. This quote is for Estates where: · There is a valid well. · There is no more than one property. · There are no more than 8 bank or building society accounts. · There are no other intangible assets. · There are no more than 10 beneficiaries. · There are no disputes between beneficiaries on division of assets. If disputes arise, this is likely to lead to an increase in costs. · There is no inheritance tax payable, but a claim needs to be made to claim a deceased spouse’s unused nil rate band and the executors need to submit a full account to HMRC in order to claim the residence. Nil rate band, and unused residence nil rate band from the deceased spouse’s estate. · There are no claims made against the estate.
Disbursements are in addition and will be: · Probate application fee of £273.00 plus £1.50 for every sealed copy. · Bankruptcy only land charges department search (£2.00 per beneficiary plus VAT at 20%) · £200.00 post in the London Gazette – protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors. · £150.00 post in a local newspaper – this also helps to protect against unexpected claims. · Land Registry Surveyor, £3.00 plus VAT at 20%. Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to 3rd parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursement on your behalf to ensure a smooth process.
Services not included in the cost. · If there is no Will, or the estate consists of any shareholdings (stocks and bonds) there are likely to be additional costs that could range significantly depending on the estate and how it is to be dealt with. We can give you a more accurate quote once we have more information. · If any additional copies of the grant required, they will cost £1.50 (one per asset usually). · Estate Agents may need to be instructed to provide a valuation for the property. · Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the estate is not included.
How Long will this take? On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with in 12–18 months, depending on when the property is sold. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes 6-8 months from the date on which we receive our client care letter back, duly, signed and approved. Collecting cash assets, then follows after the grant is obtained, which can then take between 3–6 weeks. Once this has been done, we can, then, depending on circumstances, make an interim distribution, which normally takes 2 weeks.
Once the property is sold, we will then be able to finalise the administration of the estate. |
WILLS & PROBATE
Whether you need advice on Wills, Trusts and Inheritance Tax or help with
the administration of an estate after someone has passed away, you want a lawyer who will guide you through the process with sensitivity and in a clear, jargon-free way.
We aim to fully understand your circumstances and give you tailored advice so you can be confident that your needs and wishes will be taken care of, whatever the future brings.
Getting started with Wills & Probate
When you contact our Wills & Probate team, they will arrange a consultation with you where they will discuss your circumstances and advise you on the best course of action. You can make an appointment at our office or depending on your needs, our lawyers can offer home visits.
Combining in-depth knowledge with a friendly, professional approach, our wills team are relied upon to deal with sensitive legal issues around trusts and inheritance tax planning, probate, and administration of estates, as well as handling contested probate and wills disputes.
Our Wills & Probate Team is supervised by Mr. Muhammad Sohail Babar Khan a Solicitor and director of the firm. He is supported by other experienced solicitors of the firm as well as trainees and paralegals.
Why should I get advice on planning for the future?
Deciding to make a will or set up a Lasting power of Attorney (LPA) can sometimes feel like “tempting fate”, but preparing for the future needn’t be daunting. Our lawyers will guide you through the process step-by-step, ensuring that the final document accurately and clearly reflects your wishes.
By seeking advice from a specialist wills and trusts solicitor, nothing is left to chance, and if anything were to happen to you, your estate will be dealt with exactly as planned. Your legacy is important and getting expert assistance will bring peace of mind and reassurance that your loved ones will be looked after according to your wishes.
I’m worried about my elderly parents – can you help?
As we reach later life, it is important to think not just about protecting your property and assets, but to also think about what would happen if you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself.
Our wills & probate team understand the specific issues that can arise in cases involving elderly people, particularly those who lack mental capacity due to a condition such as dementia. They can advise on care fee planning and provide clear, practical advice on setting up LPAs. In the event of someone losing mental capacity without a will or LPA in place, they can also assist with deputy ships and statutory wills.
I’m an executor of a will – can you help?
Our team deals with the full range of wills and probate services and can help with all aspects of probate and the administration of an estate after someone has died.
Offering a completely flexible service based on your needs and the complexity of the estate, they can provide basic services from completing the Grant of Probate application, to a fully comprehensive service including paying creditors and notifying beneficiaries. Whatever service you need, you will always be treated with the utmost compassion and understanding.
What fees will I pay?
The fees you pay for your Wills & Probate work will depend on your circumstances and the work we need to carry out for you. Please see as follows:
| Applications for Grant of Representation only (where we do not administer the full estate) |
| This work is dealt with on a fixed fee basis.
For applications for Grant of Representation where the Estate does not exceed £325,000 and we are able to submit form IHT205 (or under £1 million and exempt of inheritance tax as the Estate is passing to spouse or charity and we are able to submit IHT205) the costs will be £800 plus Vat chargeable at 20% and disbursements being Land Registry fee of £3.00 plus VAT at 20%(£3.60) and the probate fee of £273.00 plus £1.50 for every sealed copy of the Grant required.
For applications for Grant of Representation, where we are able to submit IHT205, but we also need to complete IHT217 to transfer a late spouse’s unused inheritance nil rate band allowance the costs will be £1000 plus VAT at 20% and disbursements being the Land Registry Fee of £3.00 plus VAT at 20% and the probate fee £273.00 plus £1.50 for every sealed copy of the Grant required.
For applications for Grant of Representation where it is necessary to complete and submit form IHT400 and the various schedules to the HMRC. The cost will be £2500 plus VAT at 20% and disbursements being the Land Registry Fee of £3.00 plus VAT at 20% and the probate fee £273.00 plus £1.50 for every sealed copy of the Grant required.
The following is a summary of the work involved in applying for a grant of representation only: 1. Interview with you to discuss the terms of the deceased willintestacy and to go through the assets and liabilities in the estate. You will be required to provide us with details of all assets in the estate. We will not be contacting any of the financial institutions directly ourselves. 2. Draft legal statement and inheritance tax forms. Calculate if there is inheritance tax to pay. Send to the client in draft form. 3. Submit application to the Probate Registry (and HMRC if applicable) to obtain grant of representation. 4. When a grant of representation is received, we will send the grant to you for you to deal with the administration of the estate.
|
| Administration of the Estates (General fees, and some of your work)
|
| We calculate our costs on an early spent basis by estimating how many hours it will take to administer the estate, based on the assets in the estate, the value of the estate and the beneficiaries.
The work will be dealt with by one of our solicitors, at a rate of £270.00 or £348.00 per hour plus VAT at 20%. They may be assisted by trainee or a paralegal at an hourly rate of £186.00 per hour plus VAT at 20%. Once we have established how many hours, we believe it may take to administer the estate. We then provide clients with a quote based on time spent and the hourly rate or a fixed fee alternative so that clients can choose which option they prefer.
The following is a summary of all work when we deal with the full administration of an estate: 1. Interview with you to advise on the terms of the deceased’s will/intestacy provisions and discuss the duties of the executors. 2. Register the death, arrange the funeral. Check the property is secured, deal with personal belongings of clearance of the property if applicable. 3. Go through the assets and liabilities and write the initial letters to Banks, Building Societies, utilities (including council tax) and insurance. 4. Submit statutory notices if applicable. 5. Draft legal statement and then inheritance tax forms. Calculate if there is inheritance tax to pay. Sent to the client in draft form. 6. Submit application to the probate registry (and HMRC if applicable) to obtain grant of representation. 7. Once grant of representation is received, collect in the assets, and pay outstanding liabilities. 8. Pay any liabilities, any legacies, or interim distributions to the residuary beneficiaries. 9. Submit bankruptcy checks. 10. Prepare estate accounts for approval by the executors. 11. Finalise the income tax position of the deceased. 12. Pay out balance to residuary beneficiaries.
|
| Administration of the state under £325,000
|
| Applying for the grant, collecting, and distributing of the assets
We anticipate this will take between 12: and 16 hours at a rate of £270 per hour plus VAT at 20%.
The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstance of the matter. For example, if there is one beneficiary, and no property, costs will be at the lower end of the range. If there are multiple beneficiaries, a property and multiple bank accounts, cost will be at the higher end.
We will handle the full process for you. This quote is for Estates where: · There is a valid will. · There is no more than one property. · There are no more than two bank or building society accounts. · There are no other intangible assets. · There are three beneficiaries. · There are no disputes between beneficiaries on division of assets. If disputes arise, this is likely to lead to an increase in costs. · There is no inheritance tax payable, and the executors do not need to submit a full account to HMRC. · There is no capital gains tax.
Disbursements are in addition and will be: · Probate application fee of £273.00 plus £1.50 for every sealed copy. · Bankruptcy only land charges department search (£2.00 per beneficiary plus VAT at 20%) · £200.00 post in the London Gazette – protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors. · £150.00 post in a local newspaper – this also helps to protect against unexpected claims. · Land Registry Surveyor, £3.00 plus VAT at 20%. Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to 3rd parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursement on your behalf to ensure a smooth process.
Services not included in the cost. · If there is no Will, or the estate consists of any shareholdings (stocks and bonds) there are likely to be additional costs that could range significantly depending on the estate and how it is to be dealt with. We can give you a more accurate quote once we have more information. · If any additional copies of the grant required, they will cost £1.50 (one per asset usually). · Estate Agents may need to be instructed to provide a valuation for the property. · Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the estate is not included.
How Long will this take? On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with in 8–12 months, depending on when the property is sold. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes 12 weeks from the date on which we receive our client care letter back, duly, signed and approved. Collecting cash assets, then follows after the Grant is obtained, which can then take between 3–6 weeks.
Once this has been done, we can, then, depending on circumstances, make an interim distribution, which normally takes 2 weeks.
Once the property is sold, we will then be able to finalise the administration of the estate.
|
| Administration of estates above £325,000 and where there is no inheritance tax to pay.
|
| Applying for the grant, collecting, and distributing the assets.
We anticipate this will take between 22–28 hours of work at £270 per hour plus VAT at 20%, plus disbursements.
The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter. For example, if there is one beneficiary or no property, cost will be at the lower end of the range. If there are multiple beneficiaries, a property and multiple bank accounts, costs will be at the higher end.
We will handle the full process for you. This quote is for Estates where: · There is a valid well. · There is no more than one property. · There are no more than five bank or building society accounts. · There are no other intangible assets. · There are no more than five beneficiaries. · There are no disputes between beneficiaries on division of assets. If disputes arise, this is likely to lead to an increase in costs. · There is no inheritance tax payable, but a claim needs to be made to claim a deceased spouse’s unused nil rate band and the executors need to submit a full account to HMRC in order to claim the residence. Nil rate band, and unused residence nil rate band from the deceased spouse’s estate. · There are no claims made against the estate.
Disbursements are in addition and will be: · Probate application fee of £273.00 plus £1.50 for every sealed copy. · Bankruptcy only land charges department search (£2.00 per beneficiary plus VAT at 20%) · £200.00 post in the London Gazette – protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors. · £150.00 post in a local newspaper – this also helps to protect against unexpected claims. · Land Registry Surveyor, £3.00 plus VAT at 20%.
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to 3rd parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursement on your behalf to ensure a smooth process.
Services not included in the cost. · If there is no Will, or the estate consists of any shareholdings (stocks and bonds) there are likely to be additional costs that could range significantly depending on the estate and how it is to be dealt with. We can give you a more accurate quote once we have more information. · If any additional copies of the grant required, they will cost £1.50 (one per asset usually). · Estate Agents may need to be instructed to provide a valuation for the property. · Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the estate is not included. · Dealing with the tax return on behalf of the estate.
How Long will this take? On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with in 8–12 months, depending on when the property is sold. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes 4-6 months from the date on which we receive our client care letter back, duly, signed and approved. Collecting cash assets, then follows after the Grant is obtained, which can then take between 3–6 weeks. Once this has been done, we can, then, depending on circumstances, make an interim distribution, which normally takes 2 weeks.
Once the property is sold, we will then be able to finalise the administration of the estate.
|
| Administration of Estate over £1,000,000 and where there is Inheritance Tax to Pay
|
| Applying for the grant, collecting, and distributing the assets.
We anticipate this will take between 48–60 hours of work at £270 per hour plus VAT at 20%, plus disbursements.
The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter. For example, if there is one beneficiary or no property, cost will be at the lower end of the range. If there are multiple beneficiaries, a property and multiple bank accounts, costs will be at the higher end.
We will handle the full process for you. This quote is for Estates where: · There is a valid well. · There is no more than one property. · There are no more than 8 bank or building society accounts. · There are no other intangible assets. · There are no more than 10 beneficiaries. · There are no disputes between beneficiaries on division of assets. If disputes arise, this is likely to lead to an increase in costs. · There is no inheritance tax payable, but a claim needs to be made to claim a deceased spouse’s unused nil rate band and the executors need to submit a full account to HMRC in order to claim the residence. Nil rate band, and unused residence nil rate band from the deceased spouse’s estate. · There are no claims made against the estate.
Disbursements are in addition and will be: · Probate application fee of £273.00 plus £1.50 for every sealed copy. · Bankruptcy only land charges department search (£2.00 per beneficiary plus VAT at 20%) · £200.00 post in the London Gazette – protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors. · £150.00 post in a local newspaper – this also helps to protect against unexpected claims. · Land Registry Surveyor, £3.00 plus VAT at 20%. Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to 3rd parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursement on your behalf to ensure a smooth process.
Services not included in the cost. · If there is no Will, or the estate consists of any shareholdings (stocks and bonds) there are likely to be additional costs that could range significantly depending on the estate and how it is to be dealt with. We can give you a more accurate quote once we have more information. · If any additional copies of the grant required, they will cost £1.50 (one per asset usually). · Estate Agents may need to be instructed to provide a valuation for the property. · Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the estate is not included.
How Long will this take? On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with in 12–18 months, depending on when the property is sold. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes 6-8 months from the date on which we receive our client care letter back, duly, signed and approved. Collecting cash assets, then follows after the grant is obtained, which can then take between 3–6 weeks. Once this has been done, we can, then, depending on circumstances, make an interim distribution, which normally takes 2 weeks.
Once the property is sold, we will then be able to finalise the administration of the estate. |
MOTORING OFFENCES
How much does legal representation for motoring offences cost?
The below sets out the range of driving offences that our legal experts can defend for you, and an estimate of the costs involved.
Please note that all prices listed below will be subject to VAT, and these estimates do not include additional disbursements such as barristers or experts’ fees.
Each case falls on its own facts, and once we have established the facts of your individual case, we can give an indication of any additional costs that may be incurred so that you are aware of the cost up front.
Our Prices
Speeding Offences (Guilty Plea)
- For written representation on a speeding offence, defence costs are between £200 and £400 + VAT @20%
- Representation for a guilty plea in Court will cost between £300 and £600+ VAT @20%
Exceptional Hardship / Totting up Penalty Points (Guilty Plea)
- Representation costs are between £500-£1000+ VAT @20%
Drink Driving / Drug Driving / Failing to Provide a Specimen
- Guilty Plea – £200 – £500+ VAT @20%
- Guilty Plea and Special Reasons – £500 – £1000+ VAT @20%
- Not Guilty Plea and trial – £1000-£2000+ VAT @20%
What do these prices include?
Not Guilty Plea estimates based on first hearing and maximum one day trial. Estimates do not include additional disbursements such as travel costs and expert report fees (as mentioned above)
Guilty Plea prices include:
- Initial meeting to ascertain the facts of your case and take instructions.
- Any necessary correspondence and contact with your lawyer.
- Reviewing evidence necessary to your particular case
- Advice regarding the case, the Court process (if necessary) and what to expect.
- Meeting at court prior to hearing
- Representation in Court hearing
- Any necessary advice & assistance post hearing
How long will it take?
For guilty plea cases, this will depend on the court date for the final hearing. For not guilty pleas the average timespan is 3- 6months. Again, each case is individual, and we can give you an indication of this during an initial consultation.
Who will be defending my case?
All of our motoring offence work is supervised by Solicitor/Director Muhammad Shafeeque, who has been practicing as a solicitor since July 2005.
