FEES POLICY
MKM acts for both Private and Legally Aided clients, depending on eligibility.
Fixed fees are available for straightforward applications.
Our private hourly rates (excluding VAT) are as follows:
- Partner: £160 per hour
- Solicitor: £140 per hour
- Caseworker: £100 per hour
We also offer Single Advice Sessions to those wishing to obtain general advice on an area of Immigration Law or to gain clarification on their Immigration position. These are available at the rate of £80+ VAT for 1/2 hour, £120+VAT for 3/4 hour and £160+VAT for 1 hour consultation. This is payable on the day and there will be no extra or hidden charges.
We make a commitment to all of our private clients to provide clear and mutually agreed fee arrangements in advance with no hidden costs that offer full value for money and allow our clients to budget effectively for legal services.
FIXED FEES
We are able to offer a fixed price for the majority of straightforward cases. We will discuss the fixed price during your first meeting with a solicitor.
Fees are based on advising, preparing and submitting applications. Additional work such as chasing delays, obtaining additional documents and dealing with any resulting refusals, appeals or requests for additional evidence will incur additional charges at the standard hourly rate.
These fees exclude any fees payable to the Home Office.
FAMILY
Work will be charged at the hourly rate of £160 plus VAT (Partner)
£140 plus VAT (Solicitor)
£100 plus VAT (Caseworker)
PLEASE NOTE that these fixed fees only cover the cost of preparing and making the application, and that all private fees exclude VAT, Home Office fees, disbursements and expenses. Telephone calls to and from Private Clients are charged at 10% of the standard hourly rate.
These fees are only available for straightforward applications.
If your case is complex the standard hourly rates will be charged unless a fee is agreed with the fee earner handling your case.
LEGAL AID - PUBLIC FUNDING
This firm holds a category 1 franchise and specialist quality mark in asylum and immigration. The provision of free legal advice and representation in immigration is subject to a means and merits test. Fincanical eligibility does not guarantee the provision of legal aid and any person claiming eligibility will be required to provide documentary proof.
To find out if you are financially eligible for Legal Aid, you can use the CLS Direct Legal Aid Calculator www.clsdirect.org.uk/legalhelp/calculator.jsp?lang=en
Please note that the provision of free advice and representation was severely restricted by the introduction of the graduated fee scheme in October 2007. The scheme imposes strict financial limits on the majority of immigration cases. These limits are not extendable and restrict the amount of work that can be conducted on your case.
