At City Taylor Solicitors, we aim to provide the highest quality services at a fair price. Our fee structure is designed to be clear, transparent, and fair. We do not engage in hidden costs or unexpected charges. All fees and disbursements are communicated openly to clients, ensuring they are well-informed and have a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects of their case before proceeding. Our commitment to clarity and fairness in billing demonstrates our dedication to delivering a positive client experience.
We are not VAT registered, and all fees quoted below are exclusive of VAT.
Where you ask us to pay a disbursement to a third party on your behalf, we will pass the invoice on to you
The fee for our Immigration and Asylum services.
We offer fixed fees that are agreed with clients in advance. We understand the importance of budget certainty for our clients, especially when dealing with immigration matters that can be time-sensitive and complex. By providing fixed fees rather than hourly rates or vague estimates, we give our clients the assurance that there will be no unexpected cost escalations throughout the process. This commitment to transparency builds trust and fosters strong, long-term relationships with our valued clients.
To be able to quote you such fees, we will need to assess the particular circumstances of your case, including complexity, any special circumstances, urgency etc.
- Initial Consultation Fee:
Our professional fee for 1 Hour initial consultation is £150.
We may need to charge more if your matter requires significant additional legal research or an extended meeting. If this is the case then we will let you know before confirming your appointment.
- Immigration Application Preparation & Submission
Because we approach each case individually and no two cases are the same, our professional fees for preparing and submitting visa and immigration applications also vary from case to case.
Our professional fee for preparing and submitting a simple visa or immigration application is typically between £8,00 and £1,500.
Factors that may increase or decrease our overall fee quote include:
- the seniority of the Solicitor;
- the complexity of the issues in the case;
- the number of applicants, including any dependants;
- the volume of supporting documents or witnesses;
- the timeframe for completion of the application;
- whether it is a standard, priority or super priority application;
- whether we were instructed to prepare an earlier initial or extension application.
Type of application | Fee (Estimated) |
Nationality Applications | £1000-£1500 |
Skilled worker, Temporary worker and student visa applications | £800-£1000 |
Tier 1 Investor, Entrepreneur, Sole Representative, Innovator and Start-up applications | £1500-£2500 |
Spouse, partner, parent and child of British National applications | £1200-£2000 |
Dependent relative applications | £1500-£2000 |
Ancestry applications | £1000-£2000 |
Visitor visas | £800-£1500 |
Human rights and long residence applications | £1200-£2000 |
Sponsorship Licence applications | £1200-£2000 |
Asylum claim | £1500-£2500 |
Asylum appeal (First-tier Tribunal) | £2000-£3500 |
Immigration Appeal (First-tier Tribunal) | £1500-£2500 |
Judicial Review | Hourly rate applies |
Fees for Family cases:
We only undertake privately funded family matters.
Fixed fee for non-contested divorce £700.
For other contested matters, we charge on an hourly basis.
Grade A (Solicitors and Legal Executives with over 8 years’ experience): £300 per hour
Grade B (Solicitors and Legal Executives with over 4 years’ experience): £250 per hour
Grade C (Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience): £200 per hour
Grade D (Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, or Caseworkers): £150 per hour
You may also need to pay court fees, barrister’s fees and other disbursements.
Fees for Landlord-Tenant, Civil Litigation and Employment:
We offer fixed fees in straightforward cases, and in complex matters, we charge hourly.
Grade A (Solicitors and Legal Executives with over 8 years’ experience): £300 per hour
Grade B (Solicitors and Legal Executives with over 4 years’ experience): £250 per hour
Grade C (Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience): £200 per hour
Grade D (Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, or Caseworkers): £150 per hour
You will be given an estimate of the costs in your case, subject to the amount of work and type of case.
You may also need to pay court fees, barrister’s fees and other disbursements.