Private Costs

It is a matter of choice to the individual as to whether they would wish to be represented under the Legal Aid Scheme, in circumstances where Legal Aid may be available, or whether they would wish to cover the costs of their representation on a private fee paying basis, provided they have sufficient means. Certain cases will not, in any event, attract the benefit of Legal Aid.

Where an individual wishes to instruct the firm on a private fee paying basis, we will provide an estimate of costs, including our charge-out rates, and estimates of costs will be up-dated on a periodic basis. Clients will be asked to provide payments on account, which payments will be held in client account until bills of costs are submitted.

This firm is repeatedly asked to assist clients who have already, at some time, during the course of an investigation or Court proceedings instructed Solicitors.  We are used to dealing with such enquiries and advising as to the transfer of a case from previous Solicitors to this practice.  It is important to those the subject of an investigation or prosecution, that they are confident in the Solicitors that they instruct and that they consider those that act for them are doing everything they possibly can to assist.

We will discuss arrangements as to the discharge of costs in detail with our client, ensuring that the client is fully aware of all of the costs implications involved, including the cost of instructing Counsel, and where necessary, expert witnesses, and any other disbursement charges.

• Investigations
• Police Station Representation
• Magistrates Court Representation
• Crown Court Representation
• Legal Aid
• Private Costs

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