Trials – Not Guilty Pleas
The fee that we charge for a trial will vary depending on a number of features including the number of charges, the complexity of the case, whether experts are required, the length of the case, and the number of hearings required before trial.
As a guide, our Magistrates' Court trial fees typically range from £3,000 – £6,000 + VAT.
The fees for trials in the Crown Court will depend on the nature and complexity of the case, the amount and type of evidence, whether any experts are involved and the length of the case. Trials typically start at £5,000 + VAT, which includes attendance with you to go through the case, full consideration of the papers, exploration of potential defences, preparation for attendance at a first hearing and the trial itself.
The fee also includes taking instructions and statements from you and any witnesses, instructing any required experts, drafting a Defence Case Statement and attending the first day of trial. Further days of trial and any additional hearings will attract an additional daily fee of £750 + VAT.
Guilty Pleas
If, after a thorough review of your case, you intend to plead guilty, we will arrange a meeting to obtain your full mitigation and assist in preparing testimonials and references for court. We can also assist with collating your financial information where required.
Your fixed fee includes full preparation for your sentencing hearing, including consideration of sentencing guidelines, precedents and relevant case law where appropriate. This ensures the fullest information is presented to the Court to achieve the most favourable outcome.
We will attend Court with you in advance of the hearing, run through all matters, and present your Plea in Mitigation. Throughout, we remain available to answer questions and support you.
For a guilty plea and sentence involving a single hearing in the Magistrates' Court, fees range between £1,500 + VAT and £2,500 + VAT.
In the Crown Court, fees range between £2,000 + VAT and £3,000 + VAT. Any additional hearings are usually charged at £750 + VAT.
Applications to the Court, for example early removal of a driving disqualification or firearms certificate restriction, typically range between £1,500 + VAT and £2,500 + VAT depending on complexity.
Pre-Charge Packages
If you wish to engage us to prepare a case to persuade the prosecution not to proceed with a charge, we will provide a fixed fee after discussing your case. As preparation requirements vary significantly, fees typically start from £1,500 + VAT.
Disciplinary Proceedings & Tribunals
The type and nature of work required for a tribunal before a disciplinary panel can vary significantly from one case to the next. Fees will depend on a number of factors including the nature and number of allegations, the complexity of the case, the volume of evidence, the expected duration of proceedings, and the number of witnesses and experts required.
Most cases are typically dealt with within a range of £6,000 – £10,000 + VAT.
Interim Orders Tribunals
For short notice interim orders tribunals, we estimate fees to be in the region of £1,500 + VAT to £2,500 + VAT for representation. We will provide a specific fixed fee once we have discussed your case in confidence.