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Our Litigation team provides practical and commercially focused advice in relation to debt recovery matters.
We understand that no two claims are the same. Each matter is handled individually, and we aim to provide clear guidance, realistic prospects, and transparent pricing from the outset.
Your matter may be handled by one or more of the following:
Please contact us for a tailored estimate of costs and disbursements for your specific matter. The information below provides a general guide to likely costs.
If your claim is successful at a final hearing, the court may order the other party to pay a proportion of your legal costs (typically up to approximately 75%).
All work is usually carried out on an hourly rate basis unless otherwise agreed.
Our standard hourly rates (plus VAT) are:
These rates are reviewed annually and may be subject to change.
The following are indicative ranges only and are not fixed fees. Costs will depend on the complexity of your matter.
| Work Type | Costs (excl. VAT) | Disbursements |
| Tracing | £26 – £555 | £65 – £1,500 |
| Pre-sue reports | £70 – £555 | £250 – £1,500 |
| Chasing letter | £250 – £350 | £65 – £1,500 |
| Protocol letter | £950 – £1,250 | £250 – £1,500 |
| Further work (investigation, negotiation, preparation) | £750 – £8,500 |
| Work Type | Costs (excl. VAT) | Disbursements |
| County Court claim (undefended) | £1,500 – £3,500 | Court fees (£35 – £20,000 depending on claim value) |
| Barrister’s fees | £500 – £3,000 |
If a claim is defended or becomes more complex, work will be charged at hourly rates.
We will provide updated cost estimates as the matter progresses.
Disbursements are costs payable to third parties, such as court fees.
If the matter proceeds to a hearing, a barrister (counsel) may be instructed. Barristers’ fees vary depending on experience and complexity, but typically range from approximately:
We will advise you on these costs before they are incurred.
The costs outlined above generally cover:
These costs do not include enforcement action (e.g. instructing bailiffs), which will be discussed separately if required.
Costs may vary depending on:
Complex claims may result in higher costs.
The time required to resolve your matter will depend on the stage at which it concludes and the conduct of the other party.
Typical timescales are:
These are estimates only. We will provide more accurate timescales as your matter progresses.
It is not possible to estimate enforcement timescales, as these vary significantly between cases. Settlement may be reached at any stage.
We are committed to clear and transparent pricing.
At the outset, we will provide a cost estimate based on your circumstances. If your matter becomes more complex or additional work is required, we will inform you promptly and discuss any implications before further costs are incurred.
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