Clear and Transparent Fee Structure
At Barrister Chamber, we believe in clear and upfront pricing. Our fees are structured to provide flexibility and transparency. Please note that all fees are exclusive of VAT, which will be added at the applicable rate.
Ways We Charge for Services
We offer three flexible pricing options:
- Hourly Rate – Pay based on the time spent on your case.
- Conditional Fee Agreement – You only pay if we win your case (success fee applies).
- Fixed Fee – A set fee agreed in advance, based on estimated work required.
Home Office Application Fees
We offer fixed fees for Home Office applications based on their complexity. These fees are based on estimated time requirements and may increase if additional work is required.
| Basic Applications (Straightforward, 3-5 hours of work) | Fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Visitor Visa, Spouse Visa, Work Visa (Tier 2/Skilled Worker) |
£999 |
£1800 |
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EU Settlement Scheme Application |
£999 |
£1500 |
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Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) Application |
£1500 |
£2000 |
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| Standard Applications (More documents, casework, 5-8 hours of work) | Fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Skilled Worker Visa & Extension |
£1800 |
£2500 |
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Family Reunion Applications |
£2000 |
£3000 |
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Asylum & Human Rights-Based Applications |
£2500 |
£4000 |
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| Complex Applications (Judicial reviews, refusals, appeals, 8+ hours of work) | Fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Appeals against Visa Refusals |
£3500 |
£5000 |
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Judicial Review for Home Office Decisions |
£5000 |
£7500 |
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Each extra hour beyond the agreed fixed fee is charged at £350 per hour.
Sponsor Licence Applications & Revocation Challenges
| Sponsor Licence Applications (Employers & Skilled Worker Visas) | Fees | Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Basic Application (Small Business/Straightforward cases) |
£2500 |
£3500 |
(6 hours of work) |
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Standard Application (Compliance review required) |
£3500 |
£5000 |
(10 hours of work) |
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Complex Application (Previous refusals, legal issues) |
£5000 |
£7500 |
(12+ hours of work) |
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| Challenging a Sponsor Licence Revocation | Fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Initial Review & Advice |
£1500 |
£2500 |
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Response to Home Office (Legal Representation Letter) |
£2500 |
£4000 |
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Judicial Review or Tribunal Appeal |
£5000 |
£7500 |
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Fixed Fee Services
For immigration cases, we offer fixed fees so you know your costs upfront. If extra work is needed, additional hours are charged at £350 per hour.
| Meeting Fees | |
|---|---|
|
Initial Consultation (20 mins) |
£170 |
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Initial Consultation (40 mins) |
£350 |
|
Initial Consultation (1 hour) |
£400 |
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Extended Consultation (1.5 hours) |
£550 |
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Follow-up Meetings (Per Hour) |
£350 |
Legal Document Drafting & Review
| Service | Fee (£) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Written Advice (1 hour) |
350 |
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Document Review (30 mins) |
350 |
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Document Review (1 hour) |
500 |
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Cover Letter / Representation Letter |
450 – 700 |
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Witness Statement (2 hours) |
500 |
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Appeal Grounds (First-tier Tribunal) |
750 (2 hours) |
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Appeal Grounds (Upper Tribunal) |
900 – 1000 (2 hours) |
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Judicial Review Grounds |
1350 (2 hours) |
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Appeal Bundle Preparation |
1000 (2 hours) |
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| Home Office & Court Coordination | |
|---|---|
|
One Letter/Email |
£150 |
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Three Letters/Emails |
£350 |
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Court Submissions (documents, arguments, updates) |
£350 per hour |
Hearing Attendance Fees
| First-tier Tribunal (London) | |
|---|---|
|
Case Management (1 hour) |
£500 |
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Case Management (2 hours) |
£950 |
|
Visa Appeal (1 hour) |
£750 |
|
Visa Appeal (2 hours) |
£1150 |
| Upper Tribunal (London) – Advance Payment Required | |
|---|---|
|
Hours |
Fees |
|
1 hour |
£900 |
|
2 hours |
£1450 |
| Bail Hearings (London) – Advance Payment Required | |
|---|---|
|
Hours |
Fees |
|
1 hour |
£750 |
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2 hours |
£1150 |
Judicial Review Services
- Pre-action Protocol Letter: £650 (1 hour, non-complex cases)
- Judicial Review (Non-complex cases): £1600 (up to 3 hours)
Other Services
- • Document Attestation: £50 per document (minimum charge applies)
- • Statement Taking: £450 per hour
Regulatory Compliance
We are authorised and regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
- Barrister Details: Mr. Kashif Zubair Ahmad (barstandardsboard.org.uk)
For more details or to discuss your case, email us at [email protected]