Getting Started
If you wish to instruct us in respect of an application please call us on 020 3326 2585 or email info@goldmanbaileysolicitors.co.uk.
Clients usually start with a one hour consultation with one of our solicitors to take your initial instructions and give you our preliminary view on the merits of your case and options. We can then also give you a more informed costs estimate for your particular case. After the initial consultation, you can decide whether you wish to instruct us to continue with your application.
Consultations can be in person at our offices, by Zoom, Skype, Teams or by telephone.
Our Charges
We charge the following hourly rates for immigration applications, although we are often able to offer a fixed fee, which will be discussed with you at the outset.
- Solicitors: £150 – £200 plus VAT
- Trainee Solicitors and Paralegals: £100 plus VAT
The exact number of hours required depends on many factors including the complexity of your case, the amount of evidence and documentation to consider, and whether you are applying alone or with others. The work will in all cases involve discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming the most appropriate application for you to make; considering which other options may be available; considering any supporting evidence provided, and assisting in obtaining further evidence required, including your own statement and any witness statements; preparing and submitting your application.
The fees we charge depend on the type of application and the seniority and experience of your chosen lawyer, and may be higher where urgent or out of hours work is required. All figures below exclude VAT, which is charged at 20% if applicable. Please note the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate, as all applications vary. We will provide a more accurate estimate once we have information about your specific case.
Application Types & Fees
Disbursements
In addition to our legal fees, the following costs may also apply.
- Home Office application fee
- Immigration Health Surcharge
- Home Office biometric enrolment and/or appointment fees and any add on or priority service fees
- Any expert fees such as DNA testing fees, interpreter and translator costs, fees for independent expert reports such as medical or country experts
We will let you know at the outset the range of disbursements which may apply to your case, and whether we consider an expert report necessary.
Advice & Representation in Appeals
The costs quoted on this page do not include advice and assistance in relation to an appeal, if the Home Office refuse your application. If you require advice and representation at an appeal at the First-tier Tribunal, we will charge the same hourly rates as above.
The time taken to prepare an appeal varies considerably depending on the issues involved, but is likely to be in the range of 20–40 hours preparation time. This means that on average, our costs will be between £3,000 and £6,000, excluding VAT which is charged at 20% if applicable.
For the appeal hearing itself, we will instruct a specialist barrister to represent you. We work closely with the barrister and in most appeals will arrange a meeting with you and the barrister before the hearing. Costs for the barrister are likely to be in the range of £1,000–£5,000 plus VAT, depending on the seniority of the barrister and the complexity of the case.
Details of the experience and qualifications of all those who will carry out the work on your case can be found in our lawyer profiles.