BAA Solicitors Ltd

OUR FEES

Clear, competitive legal fees

In line with SRA transparency rules, we publish guidance on our fees across key practice areas. Figures below are estimates exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise.

Fee guidance

Know the cost before you instruct us

We offer fixed fees where the work can be scoped clearly, and competitive hourly rates where cases need flexibility. Exact costs depend on complexity, evidence, and the seniority of the lawyer handling your matter — confirmed in your client care letter.

Immigration

Immigration fees

Hourly rates apply to applications under the Immigration Rules (including student, graduate, talent, youth mobility, visit, spouse and partner visas), British citizenship, and EU Settlement Scheme matters.

Typical application

5–20 hours

Junior solicitors

£875 – £3,500

Experienced partners

£1,750 – £7,000

Junior solicitors vs most experienced partners. Some cases use a mixed team.

Appeals

20–40 hours preparation

Junior assistants

£3,500 – £7,000

Experienced partners

£6,000 – £12,000

Barrister fees typically £1,000 – £5,000 + VAT

  • Home Office application fees are not included and must be paid directly to the Home Office.
  • Delegated work by trainees/caseworkers is billed at £100–£150 per hour with your agreement.
  • We can usually submit applications within 1–3 weeks, depending on document availability.

Standard hourly rates

Used across immigration, housing and related work. Urgent or out-of-hours work may incur higher rates.

RoleRate per hour (ex VAT)
Partners£250 – £300
Associate Solicitors£200 – £250
Assistant Solicitors£175 – £200
Trainee Solicitors & Senior Caseworkers£125 – £150
Caseworkers£100 – £125
Solicitor Apprentice£80

Family

Family law fees

Competitive fixed fees where possible. All prices exclusive of VAT. Scope confirmed at your initial consultation.

  • Initial consultation (1hr)Start here£150 – £220
  • Divorce proceedings (petitioner, undefended)From £600 + court fees
  • Children Act applicationFrom £1,200
  • Children Act application with statementFrom £1,600
  • Attendance at hearings (up to 1 hr)From £1,200
  • Preparing a statementFrom £750
  • Considering opponent’s statementFrom £500
  • Direction hearings (up to 1 hr)From £1,200
  • Hourly rates (family / child matters)£150 – £300
  • Financial settlements after divorce£300 / hour

Motoring

Motoring offences fees

Fixed fees for private clients, tailored to the plea and number of hearings. VAT at 20% applies to our fees.

Complimentary consultation

15 mins free

With our Senior Partner

Follow-up consultation

£75 – £100 + VAT

£90 – £120 inc. VAT

Guilty plea (single hearing)

£1,250 – £1,500 + VAT

£1,500 – £1,800 inc. VAT

Separate sentencing hearing

£775 – £1,000 + VAT

£930 – £1,200 inc. VAT

Not guilty plea

£3,500 – £5,000 + VAT

£4,200 – £6,000 inc. VAT

Review & evidence collection

£750 – £1,000 + VAT

Drafting mitigation statement

£750 – £950 + VAT

Instructions to counsel & bundle

£750 – £900 + VAT

Barrister brief fees typically £750 – £1,500 + VAT; subsequent days £1,000 – £1,500 + VAT. Expert reports typically £1,000 – £2,000 + VAT.

Employment

Employment cases fees

All figures exclusive of VAT.

  • Settlement agreements (fixed fee)

    £250 / £350 / £500

    Based on the amount agreed by your employer. Invoice usually sent to the employer — typically no direct cost to you for advice within this scope.

  • General advice & assistance

    Typically £500 – £1,000

    £250/hr preparation & attendances; £25 for standard letters and calls.

  • Drafting basic contracts

    Typically £500

    More complex documents £1,000 – £1,500.

  • Tribunal case (typical)

    £7,000 – £10,000

    More complex cases can exceed this range.

Tribunal stage guide

  • Reading documents & advising on merits (2 hrs)£500
  • Drafting claim or defence (3 hrs)£750
  • Preparing statements (4 hrs)£1,200
  • Communications with tribunal & other party (4 hrs)£1,000
  • Hearing representation£1,000 per day + counsel if used

Civil litigation

Civil litigation fees

Transparent starting points for ADR and court work. All fees exclusive of VAT. Fixed fees may be agreed case-by-case.

  • Initial advice (1 hour)£220
  • Preparing Letter Before Action£400
  • Court cases — hourly rateFrom £300 / hour

Not included in our fees

Court fees · Counsel fees · Independent experts

Housing

Housing law fees

Competitive hourly rates for tenants and landlords. Same seniority bands as our standard rates above. Urgent or out-of-hours work may cost more. Case-specific estimates are given at your initial consultation.

View standard hourly rates ↑

Private client consultations

New clients can book a one-hour fixed-fee diagnostic consultation (in person, phone, or email). Charged at our standard hourly rates by seniority — partners typically £300 – £350 for this consultation band on the private clients page.

Disbursements

Third-party costs (interpreters, expert reports, travel to hearings, etc.) are charged separately. We need cleared funds before instructing third parties. Home Office, court and counsel fees are usually paid in addition to our legal fees.

All fees quoted are estimates for guidance purposes and are subject to our client’s care letter, which defines the scope and terms of the retainership between us and our clients.

Need a tailored quote?

Call +44 208 001 0725 (24 hrs) or contact us for a consultation. We’ll explain what’s included and estimate costs for your specific matter.

Contact us+44 208 001 0725