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What sets us apart from other firms?
We are a niche, specialist firm which is a centre of excellence. We provide comprehensive and thorough advice on all areas of Immigration law. The culture and the work of the firm is encapsulated in the firm’s ethos of “Less formality, more humanity”. We specialise in dealing with complex, multi-faceted questions of law, and offer a truly holistic and multi-disciplinary approach from the outset of every case. All our solicitors have an in-depth knowledge of all areas of the practice and we always go over and above in guaranteeing success. The firm provides a high level of client care, and we offer clients solutions that are in tune with their circumstances, which results in an extremely high level of success.
We only take cases we believe we can win and we always offer a free initial consultation to be able to discuss the merits of the case, and you will be under no obligation to become our client.
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All you have to do is provide your details on the contact page and we will call you. After an initial call, if you wish to proceed with obtaining further advice, we will arrange a free consultation.
The quoted fees include:
For Applications
- In person or Zoom consultations as frequently as necessary for the preparation of the application
- Advice on documents needed in support of the application
- Advising on any issues raised by the documents, and taking a proactive approach in obtaining evidence
- Taking statements from yourself and your witnesses
- Drafting instructions to experts, perusal of expert reports, discussing the reports with yourself
- Drafting legal representations in support of the application
- Assistance in completing and submitting application forms and booking biometric appointments
- Preparing application bundles and uploading the documents
- Emails and phone contact to keep you up to date regarding the application
- Liaising with third parties including the Home Office, medical professionals, accountants etc.
For Appeal Cases
- Taking your instructions and lodging the appeal on your behalf
- Instructing a highly experienced Barrister and attending a conference with you and your Barrister
- Advising you on the evidence needed in support of your appeal and assisting you with obtaining the evidence
- Perusal of the Home Office bundle
- Taking witness statements from you and your witnesses
- Instructing experts, perusal of expert reports and discussing the reports with yourself
- Preparing the appeal bundle and submitting this to the Tribunal and Home Office
- Liaising with the Tribunal and the Home Office on your behalf
- Attending the hearing with you
Our fees do not include VAT (where applicable)
- Home Office or third party providers fees
- Interpreting or translation fees
- Independent expert reports when required
- Barrister’s fees where required
If you do wish to become our client, the majority of our cases are undertaken on a fixed fee basis, and the costs will vary according to the complexity of the case. On some occasions, it might be more appropriate for us to charge on an hourly basis. All disbursements are in addition to the fixed fee, and we charge 4% of our fees for postage, packaging, telecommunication charges, copying charges, stationary, and sundries. If you are subject to VAT, this will be added to the costs.
Further information about our charges, in accordance with the regulations issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
We do not include information about some categories of work e.g., asylum, deportation and appeal preparation. This is because these vary widely according to the circumstances of the case and the SRA has indicated they do not need to be published. We would, of course, always be happy to provide you with a quote following an initial consultation. All of our team have a wealth of experience in making successful and complex applications to the Home Office and we take pride in being one of the best niche immigration firms in London.
Our fees do not include VAT (where applicable)
- Home Office or third-party providers fees
- Interpreting or translation fees
- Independent expert reports when required
- Barrister’s fees where required
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees, interpreters, translations, country expert reports, medical reports, and of course the Home Office fee and the NHS surcharge (as applicable). We will let you know as soon as possible whether any third-party input, such as expert reports, are necessary. We will pay the third-party provider and issue you with a disbursement invoice.
We endeavour to obtain competitive rates for all third-party work undertaken, and we will always ensure you approve any third-party quotation ahead of committing to the service.
You are not liable for VAT if you do not have permission to live in the UK, if you are a visitor, or if you are making an application from abroad for an entry clearance. Subsequently, our prices sometimes include VAT and sometimes do not, depending on your personal circumstances, and the nature of the application. We will confirm to you whether VAT (at a rate of 20%) is payable when we have been instructed.
Danielle Cohen, solicitor and principal of the firm, charges £400 per hour plus VAT. Our senior solicitor, Giorgia Franchi, will be charged at £350 plus VAT. Solicitor, Nina Sekular, will be charged at £300 per hour plus VAT. Bethannie Cooper, solicitor, will be charged at £300 per hour plus VAT. Claire Durkan, trainee solicitor, will be charged at £175 per hour plus VAT. Immigration paralegal , will be charged at £175 per hour plus VAT.
All of our caseworkers have a law degree and Danielle Cohen has over 20 years’ experience in the field of immigration. She has been shortlisted for the Human Rights Lawyer of the Year by the Law Society Excellence Awards 2018.
| Type of Application | Fixed Fees |
|---|---|
| 1. Naturalisation or Registration as a British Citizen (Adult) | |
| a. Naturalisation as a British Citizen non-complex case (Adult) | £2,000 – £2,500 |
| b. Registration as a British Citizen (by descent/double descent) non-complex case (Adult) | £3,000 – £3,500 |
| c. Naturalisation as a British Citizen complex case (Adult) | £3,000 – £3,500 |
| d. Registration as a British Citizen (by descent/double descent) complex case (Adult) | £4,000 – £5,000 |
| 2. Registration of a Child as a British Citizen in the UK | £3,000 – £4,000 |
| 3. Registration of a Child as a British Citizen from abroad/Application for first British Passport from the UK or abroad | |
| a. Registration of a Child as a British Citizen from abroad | £3,000 – £4,000 |
| b. Application for a first British Passport from the UK or from abroad (Adult or Child- complex) | £3,500 – £4,500 |
| c. Application for a first British Passport from the UK or from abroad (Adult or Child- non-complex) | £2,000 – £3,000 |
| 4. Pre-Settled status or Settled status under EU Settlement Scheme (per applicant) | |
| a. Pre-Settled/settled status (not complex) | £1,500 – £2,000 |
| b. Pre-Settled/settled status (complex) | £2,500 – £4,000 |
| c. Surinder Singh Application, Pre-Settled Status/Settled Status | £3,000 – £4,000 |
| 5. Application for a family permit for a spouse or dependant relatives, under the EU Settlement Scheme | £2,500 – £3,500 |
| 6. Applications under the Immigration Rules, including: | |
| a. Visit visa for tourism, medical, family | £1,500 – £2,500 |
| b. Visit visa (complex) | £3,000 – £4,000 |
| c. Visa as domestic servant | £1,500 – £2,500 |
| d. Ancestry visas | £2,000 – £3,000 |
| e. Other Categories, such as applications on the basis of long residence (20 years), settling in the UK (10 years lawful residence), outside the Rules on Human Rights grounds | £4,000 – £7,000 |
| 7. Applications under the Immigration Rules Appendix FM: Family members | |
| a. Leave to Enter or Remain with a partner (non-complex) | £3,500 – £4,000 |
| b. Leave to Enter or Remain with a partner (complex) | £4,500 – £5,500 |
| c. Settlement with a Partner | £3,000 – £4,000 |
| d. Settlement as a Victim of Domestic Violence (Non-Complex) | £3,500 – £4,000 |
| e. Settlement as a Victim of Domestic Violence (Complex) | £4,500 – £6,000 |
| f. Settlement application for a child (indefinite leave to enter) | £4,000 – £5,000 |
| g. Leave to Enter or Remain as a Parent of a Child in the UK | £4,500 – £5,500 |
| h. Adult Dependent Relative | £5,000 – £7,500 |
| i. Adoption (leave to enter ‘’outside the Rules’’ where the adoption is not recognised in the UK) | £5,000 – £7,500 |
| j. De Facto Adoption entry clearance (not complex) | £4,500 – £5,500 |
| k. De Facto Adoption entry clearance (complex) | £6,000 – £7,000 | 8. Study in the UK |
| a. Student | £3,000 – £3,500 |
| b. Child Student | £3,000 – £3,500 |
| 9. Applications under the Points Based System | |
| Innovator Founder | £6,000 – £8,000 |
| Long-Term Work | |
| a. Skilled Worker | £3,500 – £5,000 |
| b. Sponsorship Licence | £5,000 – £6,000 |
| c. Minister of Religion (Tier 2) | £3,000 – £4,000 |
| d. International Sportsperson | £4,000 – £6,000 |
| e. UK Expansion Worker | £7,000 – £10,000 |
| f. Senior or Specialist Worker | £4,000 – £5,000 |
| g. Graduate Trainee | £3,500 – £5,000 |
| h. Settlement under the above categories | £5,000 |
| Short-Term Work | |
| a. Graduate | £3,000 – £3,500 |
| b. High Potential Individual | £4,000 – £5,000 |
| c. Youth Mobility Scheme | £2,500 – £3,000 |
| d. Temporary Work | £2,500 – £3,500 |
| e. Global Talent | £5,000 – £6,000 |
| f. Settlement under Global Talent route | £5,000 |
| g. Service Supplier Visa | £3,000 – £3,500 |
| Other work routes | |
| a. Representative of an Overseas Business | £5,000 – £6,000 |
| b. Overseas Domestic Worker | £2,500 – £3,000 |
| c. Scale-Up Worker | £5,000 – £6,000 |
| d. UK Ancestry | £2,500 – £3,500 |
| e. Settlement under UK Ancestry route | £5,000 |
| Invest in the UK (formerly Tier 1) | |
| a. Investor (extension) | £6,000 – £8,000 |
| b. Entrepreneur (extension) | £6,000 – £8,000 |
| c. Settlement under the above categories | £6,000 | 10. Replacement of your visa with BRP/lost BRP | £1,000 – £1,200 |
| 11. British National (Overseas) visa applications | £2,500 |