Welcome to Jones & Co Solicitors|Talk To Us
Welcome to Jones & Co Solicitors|Talk To Us
At Jones & Co, our charges are open and transparent. We will always agree the funding method and estimated costs before we start work with you on your matter. Our aim is to be up-front and transparent about costs.
When dealing with minor motoring offences such as speeding and drink driving, based upon a guilty plea, we offer the following fixed fees which are calculated based upon the location of the Court that your matter is being dealt with:
| Court | Fee |
|---|---|
| Mansfield Magistrates’ Court | £500.00 plus VAT |
| Nottingham Magistrates’ Court | £600.00 plus VAT |
| Sheffield Magistrates’ Court | £600.00 plus VAT |
We will of course represent you at other Courts; however, the fixed fee charge will depend upon the distance to be travelled.
The fee includes the following work:
The key stages of your matter are based on the presumption that you have entered a guilty plea and have a date for your hearing:
At Jones & Co, our charges are open and transparent. We will always agree the funding method and estimated costs before we start work with you on your matter – our aim is to be up front and transparent about costs.
We weigh up your options of taking legal action as opposed to not taking legal action. This is often known as “Costs Benefit Analysis”. The cases that we deal with are not always about recovering money or compensation. Often, keeping your job and avoiding a dismissal is far more valuable to the client than receiving a payment from the employer.
We provide reasonable costs estimates using our best judgement of the likely costs. In circumstances of pre-action negotiation and/or actual litigation, it is not always easy to determine what final costs may be, but we base our analysis on our general experience with such cases and the specific circumstances of your matter. If we think we need to revise our costs estimate, we will let you know.
We do not want costs to be a barrier to access to justice, we always look at ways to achieve desired results within the individual’s means. We can put a price cap on costs so that when the costs reach a certain amount, agreement is sought from you to proceed further.
We offer a first consultation meeting at a reduced fee or free of charge (depending on the circumstances) – this is either on the telephone or a face-to-face meeting. This enables us to understand your case, and for you to get to know us and understand our expertise. At the first consultation meeting, we will identify the relevant facts, identify the relevant legal issues in your particular case, advise you on your options and next steps, suggest a funding option, and advise you on the likely costs of instructing us.
There are a number of ways to pay legal fees that we offer:
We are not able to offer Legal Aid representation.
The hourly rate of Andrew Bevan (Partner, Head of Employment Law Department) is £250.00 plus VAT. You will be provided with a costs estimate for the work and a copy of our Terms & Conditions which will be sent to you outlining in writing the hourly rate as well as the costs estimate.
In circumstances, for example advising on a contract of employment or on a Settlement Agreement, we may be able to offer you a fixed fee for this work. We will agree this fixed fee with you before we undertake the work.
Legal Expenses Insurance (“LEI”) could cover you if you are dismissed from your job or suffer some other form of detrimental treatment during your employment.
If you are an individual seeking legal representation, then you should check your insurance policies (for example, home insurance policies, car insurance policies etc…) to check whether or not you do have LEI included with this policy. LEI is usually sold as an add-on to car or house insurance, generally for a small extra premium.
If you are a business, then you may also have cover under the relevant policies that the business has.
There is always a limit to how much can be claimed under the policy – usually £25,000.00, £50,000.00 or £100,000.00. The cover is designed to offer protection if you are faced with a legal dispute. You should discuss with your Insurer what cover you have and obtain a copy of the relevant LEI policy.
If legal proceedings are commenced, then you have the right to choose to instruct your own solicitor – the Insurer will often want you to use a solicitor from the “panel” of solicitors, but you have the legal right to take this option down and choose your own.
We could help you make a claim for funding from your Insurer under the LEI policy – this is not always an easy or straightforward process and there are strict criteria to comply with concerning the reporting of a legal claim and the merits.
Although fixed fees are offered for various stages of an Employment Tribunal claim, the overall costs (if the case does not conclude at an early stage), would be between £10,000.00 and £12,500.00 plus VAT; however, many cases are concluded prior to a full hearing, so the costs could be much lower. To ensure that you do not pay too much, you are offered fixed fees for stages of work, so that if a case concludes at that stage, you have not paid for stages which are not required.
Once again, fixed fees are offered for various stages of an Employment Tribunal claim. The overall costs (if the case does not conclude at an early stage) would be between £6,000.00 and £10,000.00 plus VAT. Many cases do conclude prior to a full hearing, so the costs could be much lower.
The above estimates do not include costs for Counsel/Barristers or other disbursements. The costs can also increase if a case becomes more complex. Factors that could make a case more complex include:
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
If we make a charge for a disbursement, such as a Counsel/Barrister’s fee, then we do so with your prior implied or express authority and we avoid making excessive charges.
The fees set out above cover all the work in relation to the following key stages of a claim:
The stages set out above are an indication and, if some of the stages above are not required, the fee will be reduced. You may wish to handle the claim yourself and only have our advice in relation to some of the stages. This can also be arranged on your individual needs.
Whilst we have set out the basis of our charges below, we always welcome the opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss the individual needs and intricacies of the matter by way of a no-obligation, free initial appointment. This will allow us to give you a more accurate idea of charges relating to your particular matter.
Our charges are generally based on an hourly rate appropriate to the level and experience of the lawyer undertaking the work. Those hourly rates range from £210.00 to £250.00. Based on previous cases the costs generally equate to a range of between 1% and 4% of the value of the gross estate. The average costs for a typical estate administration would be in the region of 2%, but each case is unique and dependent on a number of factors, some of which are covered below.
For more complex cases we do reserve the right to charge a value element in addition to the hourly rate, but this would be included within the above estimate range and not in addition to it.
There is a minimum charge of £1,500.00 for estate administration.
All costs are exclusive of VAT unless specifically mentioned.
Disbursements are payments we incur on your behalf as part of your instructions. These payments are unique to each case, but typical examples are:
In addition, Inheritance Tax may be payable on the estate. Further details can be found via the HMRC link, https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-tools-and-calculators#inheritance-tax-and-bereavement
* Professional third parties will generally charge a fee.
Generally, if a matter proceeds without difficulty, we anticipate that work will be concluded within 6-12 months of receiving your instructions. This time estimate may change depending on external factors which may include the time it takes for third parties to provide valuations of estate assets; the time it may take to sell any land or property; the discovery of additional assets during the course of the matter; any unexpected tax issues which may need to be resolved with HMRC; any Department for Work & Pensions enquires in respect of overpaid state benefits or if there are difficulties in tracing beneficiaries.
Inheritance Tax Calculator – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-tools-and-calculators#inheritance-tax-and-bereavement
Jones & Co fee earner profiles – https://www.jonessolicitors.co.uk/our-team/
At Jones & Co, our charges are open and transparent. We will always agree the funding method and estimated costs before we start work with you on your matter. Our aim is to be up-front and transparent about costs. We offer fixed fees in conveyancing in most circumstances and we have provided more details on this below.
Whilst the circumstances below refer mostly to purchases and re-mortgages, we also deal with house sales and can provide you with a quotation if you require this service. Ordinarily, the total legal cost for sales is less than for a purchase as you do not require searches or registration fees on a sale.
How long it will take from your offer being accepted until you can move in to your house will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 8-12 weeks.
It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties and length of the chain and the complexity of the title to the Property. For example, new build property or leasehold property can take longer to complete than other properties. If you are using the Help to Buy Scheme, this can also increase the time it takes to complete in some circumstances. In such a situation additional charges would apply.
FREEHOLD PURCHASE – The precise stages involved in the purchase of a freehold residential property vary according to the circumstances. However, a standard transaction will usually include:
LEASEHOLD PURCHASE – The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential leasehold property vary according to the circumstances. However, a standard transaction includes the following key stages:
Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the purchase of your new home, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) if the property is in England, or Land Transaction Tax (Land Tax) if the property you wish to buy is in Wales.Our Legal fee for carrying out this service start at £350 +VAT. These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the example below. We can give you an accurate figure once we have sight of your specific documents.
| PURCHASE (at £250K) | |
|---|---|
| Legal fee | £795.00 |
| VAT | £159.00 |
| Bank transfer fee | £36.00 |
| Stamp Duty Return fee | £60.00 |
| Chancel Liability insurance | £14.22 |
| Lawyer Checker Search | £15.00 |
| Electronic ID check | £12.00* |
| Search fees | £228.90 |
| Land Charges search | £2.40* |
| Land Registry Search | £3.60 |
| Land Registration fee | £150.00 |
| Admin fee for compliance checks | £60.00 |
| Digital portal + API | £19.00 |
| ESTIMATED TOTAL | £1476.12 |
*per name
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. Standard disbursements are set out in the example above, but you may require additional searches dependent upon the location or nature of the property you are purchasing. We can advise you of these once we have full details of the property.
Our fees cover all the work* required to complete the purchase of your new home, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) if the property is in England, or Land Transaction Tax (Land Tax) if the property is in Wales.
Our Legal fee for carrying out this service start at £1100 +VAT. These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the example below. We can give you an accurate figure once we have sight of your specific documents.
| PURCHASE (at £250K) | |
|---|---|
| Legal fee | £1495.00 |
| VAT | £299.00 |
| Bank transfer fee | £36.00 |
| Stamp Duty Return fee | £60.00 |
| Chancel Liability insurance | £14.22 |
| Lawyer Checker Search | £15.00 |
| Electronic ID check | £12.00 |
| Index Map Search | £4.00 |
| Search fees | £174.80 |
| Land Charges search | £2.00 |
| Land Registry Search | £3.00 |
| Land Registration fee | £95.00 |
| Admin fee for compliance checks | £60.00 |
| Digital portal + API | £19.00 |
| ESTIMATED TOTAL | £1931.22 |
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as search fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. There are certain disbursements which will be set out in the individual lease relating to the Property. The disbursements which we anticipate will apply in addition to those above are set out separately below. This list is not exhaustive and other disbursements may apply depending on the term of the lease. We will update you on the specific fees upon receipt and review of the lease from the seller’s solicitors.
* These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above. We can give you an accurate figure once we have sight of your specific documents.
| REMORTGAGE (for £100K) No charge for parties, existing mortgage in place. | |
|---|---|
| Legal fee | £500.00 |
| VAT | £100.00 |
| Bank transfer fee | £36.00 |
| Electronic ID check per person | £12.00 |
| Index Map Search | £4.80 |
| No search indemnity insurance | £17.00 |
| Land Charges search | £2.40 |
| Land Registry Search | £3.60 |
| Land Registration fee | £20.00 |
| Copy title deeds | £7.20 |
| Admin fee for compliance checks | £60.00 |
| Digital portal + API | £19.00 |
| ESTIMATED TOTAL | £703.00 |
In some circumstances your mortgage lender may require a full search package to be carried out instead of us being able to proceed with the no search indemnity insurance mentioned above. If a full search package is required this will be in the region of £230. We will advise you of this once we know who your mortgage lender will be. These fees assume the property is in the correct names and no transfer is required.
* Our legal fee in all cases assumes that:
Additional charges will typically apply for the following:
It is not possible to provide a total cost for our debt recovery service as the range of costs depends upon many factors including:
The range of costs is £500 – £1,000 + VAT for preparing a Statutory Demand in a case of an undisputed debt to many thousands of pounds for a disputed debt that is determined at a trial.
We do not undertake debt recovery work on conditional fee or damages-based agreements. The costs of enforcing a County Court Judgment are not included in the above guidance. Such costs are additional, as are the costs of home/site visits (if required).
Work undertaken on an hourly rate is charged as follows:
Any fixed fees we may be willing to offer are case specific (i.e. will depend upon the facts of that case); however, we set out below typical fixed fees:
For bringing insolvency proceedings, the following disbursements are likely to apply:
For defending insolvency proceedings, the following disbursements are likely to apply:
For bringing County Court proceedings the following disbursements are likely to apply:
For defending County Court proceedings, the following disbursements are likely to apply:
For bringing insolvency proceedings, the following key stages and timescales are normal:
For defending insolvency proceedings, the following key stages and timescales are normal:
For bringing or defending County Court proceedings:
The fee earners carrying out the work are:
The average cost ranges from £750 to £1,000 + VAT (for all worked involved in an uncontested application for a licence). Representation at a licensing hearing (if relevant representations regarding the application are made) is not included within that price. We do not offer this service on a conditional or damages based fee agreement.
The work is undertaken by Will Jones. His hourly rate and experience is set out above.
The only likely disbursement is the application fee of between £100 and £635.
The key stages and typical timescales are as follows:
Four to six weeks from the initial application to the granting of a licence if no relevant representations regarding the application are made.
The fee earner carrying out the work is Mr Will Jones, whose experience and qualifications are set out above. He is supervised by Mr Andrew Bevan, Partner.
Jones & Co Solicitors are a trusted legal firm providing expert legal advice and services to businesses with offices in Retford, Bawtry, Ollerton and Harworth.
Jones & Co is the trading name of Jones Solicitors LLP which is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in England & Wales. Company number OC389231. Registered address 5 Churchgate, Cannon Square, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 6PB.
Jones Solicitors LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Number 607499). The word “partner”, used in relation to the LLP, refers to a member of the LLP or any employee of, or consultant to, the LLP who is a lawyer with equivalent standing and qualifications. A list of the members of the LLP, and of those non-members who are designated as partners, is displayed at the LLP’s registered address.
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