How Solicitors Charge
Hourly Rates by Region
| London (City) | £350–500+/hr |
| London (other) | £250–400/hr |
| South East | £200–350/hr |
| South West | £180–280/hr |
| Midlands | £150–250/hr |
| North | £150–250/hr |
| Scotland | £150–250/hr |
| Wales | £150–230/hr |
| Northern Ireland | £130–220/hr |
Fixed Fee
Agreed upfront for defined work (conveyancing, wills). No surprises. Best for standard work.
Hourly Rate
Charged per hour worked. Used for complex/unpredictable matters (litigation, disputes). Ask for a cost estimate.
No Win No Fee (CFA)
Solicitor only gets paid if you win. They take 25% of damages. Used for personal injury and some employment cases.
Always ask for a written quote
Before instructing, get a quote that includes: solicitor fee, VAT, all disbursements, and a clear scope of what\u2019s included. If they won\u2019t give you one in writing, find another solicitor.