No. 12 Chambers, both as an entity and as a chambers, aims to be transparent about price so you can make an informed decision before instructing us. The fees below are indicative of the likely range. Every case is assessed on its own merits and priced according to the likely time required, its complexity and other factors.
We charge either a fixed fee or an hourly rate, depending on the work. A more accurate estimate can be given once all papers have been reviewed. Please contact the clerks for a quotation.
Fees are indicative and depend on the individual case. All fees are subject to VAT.
| Service | Indicative fee |
|---|---|
| Applications under the British Nationality Act 1981Naturalisation and registration applications | £1,500–2,000 |
| Applications under the EEA Regulations or EU Settlement SchemeEUSS applications for EEA nationals and their families, and EUSS family permits | £1,000–1,500 |
| Student and work experience visasIncluding Graduate (PSW) and higher education visas | £1,500 |
| Visit visasIncluding visits for tourism and family | £1,000 |
| Entry clearanceIncluding spouse, partner and child applications | £1,500–2,500 |
| Points-Based System and work visas | £1,500 |
| Home Office sponsor licencesApplications enabling a business to hire overseas workers | £5,000–8,000 |
| Adult dependent relative and family reunionIncluding family reunion under the asylum route | £1,500 |
| Other applications for further leave to remainApplications not specified elsewhere, such as under Appendix FM, Appendix Private Life and Appendix Armed Forces | £1,500–2,500 |
| Appeals in the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)Depends on the work required, the complexity of the appeal and the seniority of counsel | £2,000–3,000 |
| Administrative reviewReview of a refused application, or an internal Home Office review of leave granted | £500 |
| Judicial review (Upper Tribunal)Judicial review of a Home Office decision, including the pre-action letter. Fees vary with complexity and time required | £3,500–4,500 |
An indicative range of fees for common family work.
| Service | Indicative fee |
|---|---|
| No-fault divorceLodging or responding to a no-fault divorce application | £1,000–1,500 |
| Advice on financial reliefIncluding Form E, maintenance pending suit and adjustment orders | £750–1,000 |
| Non-molestation order applicationsDepending on complexity and time required | £2,000–3,500 |
Civil fees depend heavily on the individual case and are normally estimated on the time taken, at an hourly rate.
| Service | Indicative fee |
|---|---|
| Senior counsel (8+ years’ call)Counsel with expertise in the relevant area of law | £300 per hour |
How long a matter takes depends on its complexity, the court or tribunal’s listing, and the time other parties take to respond. Your barrister will give you an estimate at the outset and keep you informed of any change.
Members of the public can instruct our barristers under the public access scheme by contacting our clerks first. Before getting in touch, please read the Bar Standards Board’s Public Access guidance for lay clients.