Pricing
At Penderlaw we are proud of our reputation as a straight-talking, friendly and efficient firm of solicitors. This approach naturally extends to our transparent pricing policy. Whilst costs for some matters fall into our fixed price quote pricing structure, others may require a more tailored approach, and therefore are estimated or quoted individually. Costs detailed within the quotes we provide are broken down and explained in detail.
Below you will find detailed pricing guides for Property matters and for Probate. Beneath that, we have provided guidance on our fees, split by specialism, together with our hourly rates.
Pricing for matters relating to Disputes & Litigation
Costs for our Dispute Resolution Team are charged at an hourly rate, our hourly rates are detailed below. As every Dispute is different, final costs depend on a number of variables such as your opponent, complexities, facts and the type of matter you intend to instruct us on. It is also important to note that certain cases will require different types of evidence in order to support your case, which only become known as the matter progresses. It is therefore difficult to provide a cost estimate but we will endeavour to keep you updated regularly with the costs of your matter. In order to commence work on your matter, we usually require £1,500 – £2,000 to be paid as monies on account of our fees, which is offset against work carried out on the file. Please be aware that all communication will be charged for, so presenting information to us in a clear and organised and timely manner will enable us to work more efficiently and cost effectively on your matter.
Please note: The pricing list below is not an exhaustive list of the services we offer. Please call us on 01872 241408 or email info@penderlaw.co.uk if you require further clarification. Prices are quoted exclusive of VAT and disbursements. All of our fees and the majority of our disbursements (excluding Court fees) attract VAT at the standard rate of 20%.
Description of matter | Net Cost | VAT | Total Gross cost |
Family Law | |||
Divorce | From £2,000 | From £400 | From £2,400 |
Court application fee £593 | N/A | £593 | |
Consent order fee £53 | N/A | £53 | |
Initial meeting (60 minutes) | £275 | £55 | £330 |
Initial meeting (60 minutes) including letter of advice | £400 | £80 | £480 |
Possession action | From £125 to £320 per hour (Depending on the seniority of the lawyer, see charge rates below) | From £25 to £64 per hour (Depending on the seniority of the lawyer, see charge rates below) | From £150 to £384 per hour (Depending on the seniority of the lawyer, see charge rates below) |
Court fee £355 | N/A | £355 | |
Cohabitation Agreement | From £1,000 | From £200 | From £1,200 |
Property | |||
Purchase or sale (does not include mortgage) | From £1,225 | From £245 | From £1,470 |
Re-mortgage | From £980 | From £196 | From £1,176 |
Equity release mortgage | From £1,000 | From £200 | From £1,200 |
Advice and drafting on loan agreements and legal charges | Quoted for subject to complexity and urgency but a clear fee estimate will be given as soon as clear instructions are provided | ||
General | |||
Solicitors letter (one letter, any type of matter) | From £250 | From £50 | From 300 |
Wills, Estates, POA & Trusts | |||
Codicil for an individual | From £250 | From £50 | From £300 |
Codicils for a couple | From £350 | From £70 | From £420 |
Simple Will for an individual | From £350 individual | From £70 | From £420 |
Simple Will for a couple | From £500 per couple | From £100 | From £600 |
‘Simple Will’ – with no complexities or inheritance tax issues to be considered | |||
Flexible Wills for an individual | From £1,000 | From £200 | From £1,200 |
Flexible Wills for a couple | From £1,750 | From £350 | From £2,100 |
In most instances, a ‘Flexible Will’ is more appropriate. Particularly if there are actual or potential complexities with the financial and personal circumstances of your chosen beneficiaries, or if your estate exceeds the current thresholds for inheritance tax. | |||
Emergency Will for an individual | From £600 | From £120 | From £720 |
Obtaining Probate Only | From £1,500 | From £300 | From £1,800 |
Simple Estate (IHT205 only) | From £3,000 | From £600 | From £3,600 |
Simple Estate (non-taxable but with IHT 400) | From £3,500 | From £700 | From £4,200 |
Estate with IHT | From £4,500 | From £900 | From £5,400 |
Complex Estate | From £5,000 | From £1,000 | From £6,000 |
Simple Intestate Estate | From £2,000 | From £400 | From £2,400 |
Complex Intestate Estate (Unknown/missing beneficiaries) | From £3,000 | From £600 | From £3,600 |
Deeds of Variation | From £1,000 | From £200 | From £1,200 |
Lifetime Trusts (Straightforward) | From £1,500 | From £300 | From £1,800 |
Other deeds (such as dealing with family arrangements or agreements) | Quoted for subject to complexity and urgency but a clear fee estimate will be provided given as soon as clear instructions are provided | ||
Declarations of Trust dealing with shares in properties | From £1,000 | From £200 | From £1,200 |
General or specific Power of Attorney (POA) | From £350 | From £70 | From £420 |
Registration of Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) (multiple document discount available) | £750 per single document | £150 per single document | £900 per single document |
Court fees £82 per document | N/A | £82 per document | |
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) (multiple document discount available) | £500 per single document | £100 per single document | £600 per single document |
Court fees £82 per document | N/A | £82 per document | |
Living Will (also known as an advance decision or directive) | £250 | £50 | £300 |
Deputyships | Cost as prescribed by the Court of Protection | ||
Advice on Will, Trust, Estate and Capital Taxes Planning | From £175 to £320 per hour (depending on the seniority of the lawyer, see charge rates below) with clear estimates of the anticipated scope of work provided at the outset. | From £35 to £64 per hour | From £210 to £384 per hour |
Advice and Management of Trusts and Deputyships | From £175 to £320 per hour (depending on the seniority of the lawyer, see charge rates below) with clear estimates of the anticipated scope of work provided at the outset. | From £35 to £64 per hour | From £210 to £384 per hour |
Hourly Rates
Private Client
Robin Pender | Director ( and a Solicitor) | £320 plus VAT |
Lucy Wilton | Solicitor | £275 plus VAT |
Alice Vage | Solicitor | £225 plus VAT |
Jason Crocker | Solicitor | £275 plus VAT |
Amy Davis | Private Client Executive | £200 plus VAT |
Lucy Scoley | Probate Manager | £200 plus VAT |
Jen Wynn | Legal Executive | £175 plus VAT |
Beth Sadler | Paralegal | £150 plus VAT |
Erin Tregonning | Legal Assistant | £150 plus VAT |
Disputes
Robin Pender | Director ( and a Solicitor) | £320 plus VAT |
Rachel Macwilliam | Solicitor | £275 plus VAT |
Tegan Pownall | Solicitor | £225 plus VAT |
Claire Lockwood | Executive | £275 plus VAT |
Isabelle Le Grys | Paralegal | £150 plus VAT |
Milly Fehrenback | Legal Assistant | £125 plus VAT |
Property
Robin Pender | Director ( and a Solicitor) | £320 plus VAT |
Samantha Bellamy | Chartered Legal Executive | £275 plus VAT |
Demelza Dunstan | Solicitor | £300 plus VAT |
Claire Gummow | Chartered Legal Executive | £275 plus VAT |
Jennifer Harfoot | Property Executive | £150 plus VAT |
Dale Teobald | Paralegal | £150 plus VAT |
Disbursements
Item | Cost (Excl. VAT) |
Third fort ID Check | £14.95 |
OPG Registration fee | £82 per LPA |
Probate court fee | £273 plus £1.50 for additional copies of the Grant |
Office copies HMLR | £3 |
Bankruptcy searches | £2 |
Conditional Fee Agreements
Disputes involving Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs) may require clients to pay their own disbursements ( e.g. experts, travel, Counsel etc). These types of cases may also incur a success fee, which is charged as an uplift on our fees, payable from the client’s damages. In such matters, the client would be notified at the outset when they enter into the CFA. In general, CFAs are only offered on claimant personal injury cases, where the circumstances of the case are considered suitable for this type of funding, or otherwise where there are exceptional circumstances. Not all claimant personal injury cases will be eligible for a CFA. The terms of our CFAs state that if there is a shortfall in the costs we have incurred on a matter and the costs we are able to recover from the other side, we are entitled to recover the shortfall from the client.
Court fees
Details of court fees can be found on the Government website. https://www.gov.uk/court-fees-what-they-are