{"id":439,"date":"2025-07-10T11:40:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lezemoresolicitors.co.uk\/wordpress\/?page_id=439"},"modified":"2026-04-16T12:04:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:04:39","slug":"our-fees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lezemoresolicitors.co.uk\/wordpress\/our-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"

Please see the details under\u00a0Commissioner of Oaths<\/a>\u00a0for costs relating to the swearing of\/affirmation of oaths and statutory declarations.
\nOur Fees
\nThis section applies if you are formally instructing us to assist you with your legal matter.\u00a0 It does not apply to the service provided via any of our online consulting services (for example, Consumer Genie, https:\/\/www.consumer-genie.co.uk\/<\/a> as differing terms and conditions apply).
\nWe will always inform you in advance of our costs or anticipated costs on any matter on which we are instructed, but for some cases, the costs can vary depending on the subject matter, the complexity of the matter and the stage at which we are instructed.
\nOur hourly rates generally range from \u00a3235 to \u00a3265 (we are not VAT registered) and we will confirm the hourly rate when we are instructed.
\nThe hourly rate is based on work being undertaken personally by Joanne Lezemore.\u00a0 If your case is to be handled by any other solicitor, we will inform you in advance of that solicitors experience and hourly rates.
\nFixed Fees
\nFor some work, such as an initial consultation, to write a pre-action letter, drafting of documents, for example, terms and conditions, employment contracts etc, we may offer you a fixed fee.\u00a0 This means we cannot charge more than the fee agreed.
\nFee capping
\nWhere the fees cannot be fixed, we will also give you the opportunity of setting a limit on the fees and expenses we can incur in relation to your matter.\u00a0 This means that you have to pay our fees up to that limit but we must ask your permission to continue working on your matter if it looks like you will have to pay more than the limits you have set.\u00a0 We would then write to you before we reach that limit, explain why it will cost more, review my estimate of the like costs and ask you to agree a new limit before we do more work on your matter.
\nUnbundled Services
\nUnbundled legal services, also known as limited scope representation, refer to a situation where we would provide specific legal services for certain parts of a case, rather than handling the entire matter from start to finish. This approach allows our clients to manage parts of their legal issues themselves while still benefiting from professional legal advice and assistance for more complex aspects.
\nThe offer of retention of our services is wholly at our discretion, and based on the area on which the service is required, and we would agree on what specific tasks we would undertake.\u00a0 The benefits are:<\/p>\n

Cost-Effective: By only paying for the services you need, unbundled legal services can be more affordable than full representation. This can be particularly beneficial for clients with limited budgets.
\nClient Control: Clients maintain more control over their case, as they are responsible for managing the parts of the case not handled by the lawyer. This can be empowering for clients who feel confident in handling certain aspects of their legal matters.
\nFlexibility: This approach offers flexibility, allowing clients to seek legal assistance only when necessary, which can be particularly useful in straightforward cases or when the client has some legal knowledge.
\nExamples of Unbundled Legal Services
\nDocument Review: We may review legal documents prepared by the client to ensure they are correct and complete.
\nLegal Advice: Providing advice on specific legal questions or issues without taking on the entire case and\/or assisting with writing a formal letter before claim.
\nNegotiation: Assisting with negotiations or mediation sessions without handling the entire case.<\/p>\n

We have set out below some examples of a range of costs for guidance purposes.
\nInitial Consultations
\nOur fees for an initial consultation will range from \u00a3235.00 to \u00a3295.00.\u00a0 This will cover the cost of perusing any documents relevant to your claim, and then having a meeting\/telephone conference with you to discuss your claim, your legal rights, and what steps you can take to proceed with your claim.
\nDrafting Terms and Conditions, Contracts and Contract Reviews.
\nOur fees for drafting of contracts range from \u00a3450 (for example, a simple employment contract) to \u00a31500 for complex service contracts or complex terms and conditions.
\nOur fees for contract reviews range from \u00a3245 to \u00a3550 depending on the length\/complexity of the contract to be reviewed.
\nEmployment Tribunals
\nOur pricing for bringing and defending claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal:
\nSimple case: \u00a35000 to \u00a310000
\nMedium complexity case: \u00a310000 to \u00a320000
\nHigh complexity case: \u00a320000 to \u00a330000
\nFactors that could make a case more complex:<\/p>\n

If it is necessary to make or defend applications to amend claims or to provide further information about an existing claim
\nDefending claims that are brought by litigants in person
\nMaking or defending a costs application
\nComplex preliminary issues such as whether the claimant is disabled (if this is not agreed by the parties)
\nThe number of witnesses and documents
\nIf it is an automatic unfair dismissal claim e.g. if you are dismissed after blowing the whistle on your employer
\nAllegations of discrimination which are linked to the dismissal<\/p>\n

There will be an additional charge for attending Hearing(s).\u00a0 We do not generally offer representation at a hearing but instruct Counsel (a barrister) to attend with you. Counsel\u2019s fees range depending on the work to be undertaken and the length of hearing.\u00a0 A \u201cbrief fee\u201d is a fixed amount agreed in advance with a barrister for their preparation work on a case (such as reviewing documents, researching the law, and drafting arguments) plus attendance at the first day of a hearing or trial.\u00a0 Fees can range from \u00a31500 plus VAT for the most junior Counsel to \u00a38500 upwards plus VAT for more senior Counsel.\u00a0 For hearings that last more than one day, a separate \u201crefresher fee\u201d (also fixed and usually lower than the brief fee) is charged for each additional day. This covers the barrister’s attendance in court on those subsequent days, along with any ongoing preparation required during the hearing itself. For example, in a three-day trial, you would pay one brief fee (covering prep and day 1) plus two refresher fees (for days 2 and 3). These fees are negotiated based on the case’s complexity, the barrister’s experience, and the expected length of the hearing.
\nYou may also incur disbursements \u2013 these are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
\nKey stages
\nThe fees set out above cover all of the work in relation to the following key stages of a claim:<\/p>\n

Taking your initial instructions, reviewing the papers and advising you on merits and likely compensation (this is likely to be revisited throughout the matter and subject to change)
\nEntering into pre-claim conciliation where this is mandatory to explore whether a settlement can be reached;
\nPreparing claim or response
\nReviewing and advising on claim or response from other party
\nExploring settlement and negotiating settlement throughout the process
\npreparing or considering a schedule of loss
\nPreparing for (and attending) a Preliminary Hearing
\nExchanging documents with the other party and agreeing a bundle of documents
\nTaking witness statements, drafting statements and agreeing their content with witnesses
\npreparing bundle of documents
\nReviewing and advising on the other party\u2019s witness statements
\nagreeing a list of issues, a chronology and\/or cast list
\nPreparation and attendance at Final Hearing, including instructions to Counsel<\/p>\n

The stages set out above are an indication and if some of stages above are not required, the fee will be reduced. You may wish to handle the claim yourself and only have our advice in relation to some of the stages. This can also be arranged on your individual needs.
\nHow long will my matter take?
\nThe time that it takes from taking your initial instructions to the final resolution of your matter depends largely on the stage at which your case is resolved. If a settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation, your case is likely to take 6 to 12 weeks. If your claim proceeds to a Final Hearing, your case is likely to take 20-30 weeks. This is just an estimate and we will of course be able to give you a more accurate timescale once we have more information and as the matter progresses.
\nDebt Claims for an undisputed business to business debt
\nCourt Claims
\nThese costs apply where your claim is in relation to an unpaid invoice which is not disputed and enforcement action is not needed. If the other party disputes your claim at any point, we will discuss any further work required and provide you with revised advice about costs if necessary, which could be on a fixed fee (e.g. if a one off letter is required), or an hourly rate if more extensive work is needed.
\nAs well as our fees, you will have to pay Counsel\u2019s fees for attending the hearing, whose fees range from \u00a3650 per day to \u00a31500 per day (plus VAT). \u00a0Court fees, which vary depending on the amount of your claim.\u00a0 A full set of Court fees can be found at
\nhttps:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/728133\/ex50-eng.pdf<\/a>
\nOur fees vary depending on whether a matter can be settled with a single letter before claim, or if court proceedings are required.\u00a0 Fees can therefore range from:
\nDebt value of up to \u00a35000: \u00a3295 to \u00a31200
\nDebt value of \u00a35000-\u00a310000: \u00a3295 to \u00a31600
\nDebt value of \u00a310000-\u00a350000: \u00a3395 to \u00a33500
\nIf the value of the debt exceeds \u00a350000 we will inform you of our costs having considered the complexity of the case and the documents involved.
\nAnyone wishing to proceed with a claim should note that:<\/p>\n

Interest and compensation may take the debt into a higher banding, with a higher cost;
\nYou may not be able to recover all or even some of your costs;
\nThe costs quoted above are not for matters where enforcement action, such as the bailiff, is needed to collect your debt.<\/p>\n

The fees are based on how quickly a matter resolves (i.e. if payment is made by debtor after the first letter before action, or if proceedings are required).
\nOur fees includes some or all of the following steps;<\/p>\n

Taking your instructions and reviewing documentation
\nUndertaking appropriate searches
\nSending a letter before action
\nReceiving payment and sending onto you, or if the debt is not paid, drafting and issuing claim
\nWhere no Acknowledgment of Service or Defence is received, applying to the court to enter Judgement in default
\nWhen Judgement in default in received, write to the other side to request payment
\nIf payment is not received within 28 days, providing you with advice on next steps and likely costs<\/p>\n

Matters usually take from 3 to 20 weeks from receipt of instructions from you to receipt of payment from the other side, depending on whether or not it is necessary to issue a claim. This is on the basis that the other side pays promptly on receipt of Judgement in default. If enforcement action is needed, the matter will take longer to resolve.
\nThere will be an additional charge for attending a Court Hearing.\u00a0 We do not generally offer representation at a hearing, but instruct Counsel to attend with you. Counsel\u2019s fees range from \u00a3650 to \u00a31500 (plus VAT) per day, depending on experience.
\nOther services and fees
\nThese will be provided in advance of our undertaking any work and will be dependent upon the work to be undertaken and the complexity of the matter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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