Fixed Fee vs. Hourly Rate: What’s the Best Option for Immigration Cases?
by Dos team
by Dos team
At Dos, we aim to bring transparency to the legal industry. Therefore, this guide explains the typical structures of legal costs when hiring a lawyer or solicitor. There are two main types of ways to pay to lawyers:
A fixed fee is typically the best option for the client, as it assures the lawyer that the case will be solved for the stipulated amount. This means you will pay the decided amount before or after the lawyer does the job, and it will not change depending on how long the solicitor takes to solve your case. Therefore, lawyers are incentivised to solve it as soon as possible to move on to the next client.
You can read here what the most common fees are for immigration cases.
Lawyers may charge a price per hour, depending on the type of service you are looking for. When hiring them on an hourly rate basis, lawyers should try to give you a full estimate before you agree to instruct them so you understand the total cost. However, hourly fee rates depend on the experience of the lawyer:
All prices mentioned are potentially liable to VAT (Value Added Tax) where applicable and is usually payable at 20%. It may not, however, apply to applicants making an application outside the UK based on their individual visa/residency status.
In each case, the number of hours it will take is based on the facts of your case. For instance:
Also Read >> What is the difference between a consultation and an instruction?
