Pricing 

 

At McKenzia Solicitors we represent Private Clients. We represent clients on a private basis to ensure that we continue to provide bespoke services which involve having the expertise of an experienced Solicitor Advocate from the onset.

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In some instances we work closely with leading barristers and experts on our clients's cases to achieve a successful outcome. We provide our clients with the option to choose the Barristers or experts to work on their case.

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We do not offer Legal Aid services as often there are certain instances where legal aid is not available to our clients. This applies to most investigations or proceedings before a regulatory body. Our clients prefer to fund their case privately in order to ensure the availability of a particular Solicitor, Barrister or expert for example, representation by Queens Counsel (QC) is not always available under legal aid.

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At McKenzia Solicitors we are committed to keeping our clients informed of our Fees to provide transparency of our costs. We recognise that some clients can decide whether to fund their case privately notwithstanding that they may qualify for legal aid. Our fees are always competitive and we are happy to discuss these with you. In certain circumstances we may offer up to 30 minutes free telephone legal advice to establish the nature of your case and the best possible route of action, such circumstances are cases relating to Benefit Fraud interviews and Regulatory interviews under caution.

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Private Retainer

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• Privately funding your case means that your Solicitor Advocate will commence working on your case immediately without any delay.

• This will mean that you will have access to your Solicitor at mutually agreed times and venues to suit you such as at our office at Court or Chambers.

• You will be represented by an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor and you will also work closely with your Barrister if one is instructed in your case or any experts.

• We will work closely together with our client to ensure the best preparation of the case and that you are kept up to date. 

• Our Solicitor Advocate may charge for their work on an hourly or fixed fee basis so that you know what the cost will be from the outset and avoid any nasty surprises. Some clients prefer to pay hourly and other clients prefer to pay the full cost at the outset.

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Our Rates

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 Hourly Rates, charges as follows:

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• Senior Solicitor/ Solicitor Advocate - £250.00 to £350.00

• Solicitor - £250.00 

• Paralegals/Caseworkers/Trainee Solicitors - £139.00

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Our Charges may include:

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• A basic hourly or Fixed Fee.

• Any expenses directly related to a client's case.

• Disbursements – for example costs for travel, obtaining reports (such as medical records, toxicology reports).

• Any other fees – for example Court application fees, Barrister and Expert fees.

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Our Service Areas & Associated Fees

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Benefit Fraud Interviews / Police Station Interview Under Caution

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At McKenzia Solicitors we represent Private Paying clients at the Police Station. It is our responsibility to advice our clients that although we do not offer representation under Legal Aid, generally Legal Aid is available for representation during interviews under caution at the police station, irrespective of your means, however there are certain restrictions applied. Our clients prefer to pay privately for advice and assistance at the police station in order to secure representation by an experienced Solicitor at the Police Station. Our representation will include but not limited to taking your initial instructions, advice, representations on your behalf with the relevant body conducting the interview, representation at the police station.  

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Representation at the Police Station Fees 

1. Hourly Rates .... Our Hourly rates as above

2. Fixed Fees ........ Please contact us and we will be happy to discuss our fees as this depends on the complexity of your case. 

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Road Traffic

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Our Solicitor Advocate is a renowned Motoring Law expert and will take charge of Road Traffic case from the outset, providing you with advice and assistance from your initial consultation, attendance at Court until conclusion of your matter.

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Our Fees for Road Traffic Matters

1. Hourly Rates .... Our Hourly rates as above

2. Fixed Fees ........ Magistrate & Crown Court cases - Initial Hearing/ Case Management Hearing/ Trial/ Sentencing Hearing. Please                                 contact us and we will be happy to discuss our fees as this depends on the complexity of your case.

            

Representation at Court

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Our clients instruct us on hourly fees or fixed fees depending on the nature and complexity of their case. Our Solicitor Advocate fees for general advice, assistance and representation at Court are as listed below. Other costs and disbursements such as Court fees, Barrister fees and Expert fees are not included in our fees.

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1. Hourly Rates .... Our Hourly rates as above

2. Fixed Fees ........ Magistrate & Crown Court cases - Initial Hearing/ Case Management Hearing/ Trial/ Sentencing Hearing. Please                                 contact us and we will be happy to discuss our fees as this depends on the complexity of your case. 

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Recovery of Defence Costs  

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It was the case, historically that clients could recover their costs in full if they were successful in obtaining an acquittal. This has now changed and privately funded costs can be recovered under a Defence Costs Order.

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Legislation provides that non-legally aided privately paying clients in the magistrates’ court will be entitled to recover their legal costs under a Defendant’s Costs Order if they are acquitted, but the amount will be limited to the amount that would be payable under specified legal aid rates. This tends to be around 20 – 30% of private fees.

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Contact us to book your consultation with an experienced Solicitor Advocate today by submitting the form below.

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