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The conventional way in which the firm charges for the work that it undertakes is on a time cost basis i.e. an hourly rate is applied to the work done. This hourly rate is set out at the beginning of any relationship and is reviewed on 1st May each year in accordance with the Client Service Agreement.
The vast majority of the firm's instructions are on the basis of an hourly rate, not least because many of our clients prefer to be charged in this way.
However, the firm does operate alternative billing arrangements which include Conditional Fee Agreements (no win - no fee), Collective Conditional Fee Agreements, Discounted Conditional Fee Agreements, Capped Fee Agreements and fixed fees. We would be happy to talk to you about any of these arrangements in relation to the funding of any matter upon which instructions are received.
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Summary of Fixed Costs Applicable in the County Court
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To discuss any of these fees and costs, please contact us. |
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To issue a Claim Form when your claim is for money only (including any accruing interest and late payment compensation charge where appropriate) and the amount is not more than:-
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Amount of Claim
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Issue Fee
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Fixed Costs
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| £300.00 |
£30.00 |
£50.00 |
| £500.00 |
£45.00 |
£50.00 |
| £1,000.00 |
£65.00 |
£70.00 |
| £1,500.00 |
£75.00 |
£80.00 |
| £3,000.00 |
£85.00 |
£80.00 |
| £5,000.00 |
£108.00 |
£80.00 |
| £15,000.00 |
£225.00 |
£100.00 |
| £50,000.00 |
£360.00 |
£100.00 |
| £100,000.00 |
£630.00 |
£100.00 |
| £150,000.00 |
£810.00 |
£100.00 |
| £200,000.00 |
£990.00 |
£100.00 |
| £250,000.00 |
£1,170.00 |
£100.00 |
| £300,000.00 |
£1,350.00 |
£100.00 |
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Above £300,000.00
or not limited |
£1,530.00 |
£100.00 | |
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To enter Judgment in default when no Defence or response to the Claim Form is received:-
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Amount of Claim
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Issue Fee
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Fixed Costs
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| £25.00 - £5,000.00 |
No fee |
£22.00 |
| In excess of £5,000.00 |
No fee |
£30.00 | |
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To issue a Warrant of Execution via the County Court Bailiff |
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This is the initial and standard method of Enforcement and the fees are as follows:-
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Amount of Claim
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Issue Fee
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Fixed Costs
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All levels of debt |
£100.00 |
£2.25 |
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To re-issue a Warrant at
a different address |
£25.00 |
Do not apply | |
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To transfer the matter to the High Court for a Writ for Enforcement via the High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO) (formerly known as the Sheriff) |
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Amount of Claim
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Issue Fee
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Fixed Costs
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| All levels of debt |
£50.00 |
£51.75 | |
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To be added to the above are:-
HCEO Fees of £60.00 plus VAT for making one attendance. If the HCEO proceeds with Enforcement, he will collect his own charges based on a daily rate. If the HCEO seizes the goods and settlement is reached, further HCEO Fees can be expected.
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Please note that the above Fees and Costs may not be appropriate for matters issued through the County Court Bulk Issue Centre in Northampton.
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Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority - Eaton Ryan & Taylor - SRA Number 173954 | |
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