3PB is committed to being as transparent as possible in relation to price and service standards when instructing one of our barristers.
Please contact us directly using the contact details at the bottom of this page for a quote in relation to your particular matter.
Timescales
Timescales for your case may vary depending on factors such as barristers’ availability, the complexity of your case and work needed, the need for additional documents, the other side’s approach and the Courts availability for listing your matter.
The timings will also be affected by any agreements/negotiations you have made with the other side, and any external factors such as witnesses' availability or third party involvement. As a guide the more straightforward cases tend to have a hearing dates listed in Court within 8-12 months of a claim being issued.
Fees
Due to the wide variety of matters, and the individual circumstances which surround cases in which we are asked to advise and represent clients upon, it is not practical to give exact total costs for all services that 3PB provide.
Once we properly understand your circumstances and requirements, we will always give you an individual cost estimate at the start of your instruction with no obligation to instruct, and then for each stage thereafter. In general we offer a variety of ways of charging but most commonly these are using a fixed fee - to which you will agree at the outset - or by hourly rates; again with your agreement and as set out in our quote.
Some indicative cost details are provided below - however please do contact us directly for an accurate quote.
Financial disputes arising out of divorce
Financial remedy divorce matters can be relatively straightforward or incredibly complex. Matters could involve minimal assets in one jurisdiction with no children, to multiple assets across several jurisdictions and involving children. The work that is undertaken is broad and is entirely dependent upon the individual circumstances of the divorce. For that reason, it is not practicable for us to provide a total cost of the service covering all eventualities.
Our charges can be based either upon a fixed fee, for certain components, an hourly rate, or a combination of the two depending upon your individual circumstances including your and the other parties’ approach to the matter. It is not possible to provide a fixed price for each component part of a case without knowing the intricacies of each stage of the proceedings. As a guide our Barristers charge an hourly rate ranging between £150 per hour and £750 per hour (plus VAT where applicable) and set fees can be agreed based on the preparation and court time for each specific circumstance.
If your case requires Court hearings, you may be required to pay the Court Issue fee. Details of these can be found here. Or if you require an expert this may incur additional costs.
Employment
There are many facets to employment matters, from unfair dismissal to discrimination. The work that is undertaken on cases is broad and entirely dependent upon the individual circumstances being alleged. For that reason, it is not practicable for us to provide a total cost of our services covering all eventualities.
Our charges can be based either upon a fixed fee for each stage of the matter, an hourly rate, or a combination of the two. This will depend upon your individual circumstances including your, and the other parties, approach to the matter. It is not possible to provide a fixed price for each component part of a case without knowing the intricacies of each matter. As a guide our Barristers charge as an hourly rate between £150 and £750 (plus VAT where applicable) and a daily rate between £1,000 and £10,000 (plus VAT where applicable).
Licencing
There are many different licences which businesses may require to operate in their premises, and each business will be unique in terms of its requirements within the licence and rarely be the same set of circumstances. Our fees and pricing will reflect the circumstances surrounding the licence application, for example the complexity of the application, licencing authority approach, any objections.
The work that maybe required to be undertaken is broad and is entirely dependent upon the individual circumstances, for that reason it is not practicable for us to provide a total cost of the service covering all eventualities.
We will look to give indicative prices for each stage of your matter once we are in receipt of papers and discussed the requirements with you. Depending the experience and seniority of the Barrister instructed, our hourly rates currently range from £175 plus VAT per hour to £500 plus VAT per hour.
Please contact the clerks for details of the barristers who specialise in this area of law.
Probate
All matters have different scenarios surrounding them, and no estate is exactly the same. Our fees and pricing will reflect the complexity of the deceased’s estate and affairs. An estate comprising of minimal and simple assets, with a small number of beneficiaries, will cost less to advise upon than those estates comprising of multiple complex or business assets, cross jurisdiction, multiple beneficiaries and involving trusts.
The work that is undertaken is broad and is entirely dependent upon the individual circumstances, for that reason it is not practicable for us to provide a total cost of the service covering all eventualities.
We will look to give indicative prices for each stage of matter once we are in receipt of papers and discussed the clients requirements. Depending the experience and seniority of the Barrister instructed, our hourly rates currently range from £125 plus VAT per hour to £750 plus VAT per hour.
Motoring offences (summary only)
3PB has an array of barristers who specialise in road traffic-related matters and can advise and represent you in court if you are charged with a ‘summary only’ motoring offence. This is a motoring offence which can only be heard in the Magistrates’ Court; for example, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, careless driving, failing to stop or report, and speeding. Typical hourly rates for these matters are between £125+vat and £750+vat depending on the complexity and seniority of Counsel.
Please see link to our specialist page here.
Winding up petitions
Our barristers can advise and represent clients looking to apply to wind up a company or defend a winding up application. Each matter is unique and is entirely dependent upon the individual circumstances, for that reason it is not practicable for us to provide a total cost, covering all eventualities, of the service we offer.
We will give indicative prices for each stage of matter, once we are in receipt of papers and discussed the clients requirements with you. Depending the experience and seniority of the Barrister instructed, our indicative hourly rates currently range from £150+VAT to £750+VAT.
For a full list of our team who deal with Insolvency and Bankruptcy, please click here.
You can check if a barrister is properly authorised on the Barristers' Register here.
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