Pricing & Transparency

At NWL Solicitors, we’re committed to transparent, clear and structured pricing across all services — so you can make informed decisions with full confidence.

Please find our up-to-date legal fees below.

  • Litigation Fees


    FIXED FEES FOR A BUSINESS TO BUSINESS DEBT THAT IS UNDISPUTED

    These costs apply only where your business 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.

    Details of our hourly rate can be found further below.

    Debt value Court fee Our fee (incl. VAT) Total
    Up to £5,000 £35 – 205 £1,000 (£1,200 inclusive of VAT) £1,235 – 1,405
    £5,001 – £10,000 £455 £2,500 (£3,000 inclusive of VAT) £3,455
    £10,001 – £200,000 5% value of the claim £5,000 (£6,000 inclusive of VAT) £TBC
    Over £200,000 £10,000 £7,500 (£9,000 inclusive of VAT) £TBC

    If the debt becomes disputed and our hourly rates fall applicable, these are dependent upon the experience of the solicitor, and/or other members of staff, that spend time working on your case. Our hourly rates are detailed below and details of the level of experience of our team can be found by clicking on the link for each member above.

    Band Experience Hourly Rate
    A Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years’ experience £300 per hour + VAT
    B Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience £250 per hour + VAT
    C Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience £200 per hour + VAT
    D Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners £180 per hour + VAT

    VAT is payable on all of our fees, at the standard rate of 20%. This is applicable save for in circumstances where you are a company registered outside of England and Wales, and you are registered to pay tax outside of England and Wales, when VAT shall not fall payable.

    Please note we do not offer Contingency Fee Agreements (i.e. “no win no fee” arrangements) nor do we offer Damages Based Agreements (i.e. an agreement that our fees shall be based upon a specific % of any damages that we recover on your behalf).

    Anyone wishing to proceed with a claim should note that:

    1. The VAT element of our fee cannot be reclaimed from your debtor;
    2. Interest and statutory compensation may take the debt into a higher banding, with a higher cost; and
    3. The costs quoted above are not for matters where enforcement action, such as a bailiff, is needed to collect your debt.

    KEY STAGES

    The fees set out above cover all of the work in relation to the following key stages of an undisputed debt claim which are as follows:

    1. Taking your instructions and reviewing documentation;
    2. Undertaking appropriate searches;
    3. Sending a letter before action;
    4. Receiving payment and sending onto you, when payment is received;
    5. If the debt is not paid, drafting and issuing a claim;
    6. Where no Acknowledgment of Service or Defence is received, applying to the court to enter Judgment in default (i.e. judgement in default of any response from the other side);
    7. When Judgment in default in received, write to the other side to request payment;
    8. If payment is not received within 14 days, providing you with advice on next steps for enforcement and likely costs.

    The fees set out above do not cover the following:

    • Our forward work in circumstances where the debt, at any stage, becomes disputed;
    • Any enforcement action necessary in respect of enforcing the debt;
    • Any disbursements other than court fees (costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties). It is unlikely that any such disbursements would fall payable in an undisputed debt matter. However, in exceptional circumstances disbursements may fall payable. We would discuss any such disbursements with you as soon as we became aware of the nature of the same

    HOW LONG WILL MY MATTER TAKE?

    Matters usually take between 1 – 6 months from receipt of instructions from you to receipt of payment from the other side, depending on whether it is necessary to issue a claim or whether payment is forthcoming sooner.

    The above is on the basis that the other side pays promptly, on receipt of Judgment in default from the court, and presuming that there is no delay in the court issuing your claim.

    If enforcement action is needed, or the other side defends or makes an application to set aside the judgement (i.e. for the judgment to be withdrawn), the matter will take longer to resolve.

    The timeframe in which your matter is concluded will also depend upon the timeliness of responses from the court which can be affected by their capacity at any given time.

  • Immigration Fees


    VAT Notice
    All figures listed below are inclusive of VAT charged at 20%, unless specifically stated otherwise. Whether VAT is chargeable depends on your country of residence and immigration status. We will confirm this at the point of instruction.

    Hourly Rates:
    Partner – £250 per hour
    Paralegal – £150 per hour
    All matters are supervised by a Partner to ensure quality and compliance.

    Costs Overview:
    The total cost depends on the complexity of your case. We provide clear, transparent pricing with no hidden fees and will give an accurate estimate once we understand your situation.

    • Typical Leave to Remain application: 2–3 hours
    • Estimated total cost: £500–£750

    Factors affecting time and cost include:

    • Volume and complexity of supporting documentation
    • Translation requirements
    • Missing documents that need to be obtained
    • Dependants on your application
    • English language fluency and interpreter needs
    • Whether you meet the Immigration Rules from the outset

    Scope of Work Included:

    • Consultation and application strategy
    • Eligibility advice and alternatives
    • Help addressing application shortcomings (approx. 1 hour)
    • Document review (typically 1–2 hours)
    • Assistance gathering further evidence (e.g. bank or medical records)
    • Application preparation and submission (approx. 2 hours)
    • Advice on outcome and next steps

    Note: Actual time depends on the specifics of your case and documentation.

    Disbursements (Not Included in Fees):

    • Interpreter fees: typically 1–2 hours billed per hour
    • Expert reports (e.g. medical/psychological, if required)
    • Travel/mileage if attending an interview
    • Home Office fees (paid directly to the Home Office)

    Timeframes:
    We aim to prepare and submit your application within 2–3 weeks of receiving full instructions. We will inform you if delays are expected.

    Home Office processing times:
    Home office processing times estimates are for typical cases. Every immigration matter is unique. A more accurate quote will be provided after your initial consultation.
    Check current Home Office timeframes here


  • Conveyancing Fees for a Purchase




    Fees for Freehold Residential Purchase

    Purchase Price Up to £300,000 £300,001 – £400,000 £400,001 – £500,000 £500,001 – £600,000 £600,001 – £700,000 In Excess of £700,001
    Initial NWL Fee* £1,200 £1,300 £1,400 £1,550 £1,650 0.25%
    Disbursements and Expenses
    Bank Transfer Fee £50
    Case Management Fee £35
    Searches Pack (Estimated) £500
    Land Registry Priority Search £7.00
    Land Registry Bankruptcy Search £6.00
    VAT VAT is charged on all Fees

    *These fees may vary depending on the property and the nature of the instructions provided to us at the time of instruction. We can give you an accurate figure once we have had sight of the property documents and your instructions.

    Stamp Duty (Dependent on every individual transaction):
    Calculate Stamp Duty Land Tax Here

    HM Land Registry Fees (Dependent on Purchase Price):
    HM Land Registry: Check Registration Services Fees Here – GOV.UK

    Add-On Charges

    • Expedition fee to exchange and complete within less than 4 weeks of instruction from: £200 + VAT
    • New Build Purchase from: £700 + VAT
    • Where we are instructed by your lender: £250 + VAT
    • Where we are not instructed by your lender: £500 + VAT

    Fees for Leasehold Residential Purchase

    Purchase Price Up to £300,000 £300,001 – £400,000 £400,001 – £500,000 £500,001 – £600,000 £600,001 – £700,000 In Excess of £700,001
    Initial Fee* £1,450 £1,550 £1,650 £1,800 £1,900 0.25% + £250
    Disbursements and Expenses
    Bank Transfer Fee £50
    Case Management Fee £35
    Searches Pack (Estimated) £500
    Land Registry Priority Search £7.00
    Land Registry Bankruptcy Search £6.00
    Notice of Transfer/Charge (to Freeholder) £150 (estimated)
    Lender Fee £250
    VAT VAT is charged on all Fees

    *These fees may vary depending on the property and the nature of the instructions provided to us at the time of instruction. We can give you an accurate figure once we have had sight of the property documents and your instructions.

    Stamp Duty (Dependent on every individual transaction):
    Calculate Stamp Duty Land Tax Here

    HM Land Registry Fees (Dependent on Purchase Price):
    HM Land Registry: Check Registration Services Fees Here– GOV.UK

    Add-On Charges

      • Expedition fee to exchange and complete within less than 4 weeks of instruction from: £200 + VAT
      • New Build Purchase from: £700 + VAT
      • Grant of new lease: £250 – £500 + VAT
      • Where we are not instructed by your lender: £500 + VAT
      • Where we are instructed by your lender: £250 + VAT
      • Help to Buy from: £250 + VAT

      *We will provide a final quote after reviewing the property documents and instructions.


  • Conveyancing Fees for a Sale



    Fees for Freehold Residential Sale

    Sale Price Up to £300,000 £300,001 – £400,000 £400,001 – £500,000 £500,001 – £600,000 £600,001 – £700,000 In excess of £700,001
    Initial NWL Fee* £1,200 £1,300 £1,400 £1,550 £1,650 0.25%
    Disbursements and Expenses
    Land Registry Documents (Estimated) £14.00
    Bank Transfer Fee £50
    Case Management Fee £35
    VAT VAT is charged on all Fees

    *These fees may vary depending on the property and the nature of the instructions provided to us at the time of instruction. A full quote will be provided once we’ve reviewed the property documents.

    Add-On Charges

    • Expedition fee (exchange & completion within less than 4 weeks): £200 plus VAT
    • Help to Buy Redemption: £200 plus VAT

    Fees for Leasehold Residential Sale

    Sale Price Up to £300,000 £300,001 – £400,000 £400,001 – £500,000 £500,001 – £600,000 £600,001 – £700,000 In excess of £700,001
    Initial NWL Fee* £1,200 £1,300 £1,400 £1,550 £1,650 0.25%
    Disbursements and Expenses
    Land Registry Documents (Estimated) £14.00
    Bank Transfer Fee £50
    Case Management Fee £35
    Management Sales Pack (Estimated) £400
    VAT VAT is charged on all Fees

    *These fees may vary depending on the property and the nature of the instructions provided to us at the time of instruction. A full quote will be provided once we’ve reviewed the property documents.

    Add-On Charges

    • Expedition fee (exchange & completion within less than 4 weeks): £200 plus VAT
    • Help to Buy Redemption: £200 plus VAT

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