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Disputes & Litigation

A dispute over any matter can be a distressful and testing time for any individual. At Michael Hill Partnership, we advise on a variety of civil dispute and litigation matters.

From the outset we will discuss and agree the risks and costs involved and ensure that you are fully advised. We must analyse the risks of court action against the justice sought and may suggest alternatives to resolving disputes, such as mediation.

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Our Disputes & Litigation Team

Vijay KumarSenior Family & Litigation Solicitor & Accredited Mediator
William WelshSenior Private Client Solicitor
Philip HavelockAssociate Solicitor - Litigation
Imaan VaianiLegal Assistant
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What We Charge

We can have an initial conversation with you by phone for up to approximately 15 minutes without charge so that we may take initial details to determine the nature of your enquiry. In most general civil disputes, thereafter we can offer the two following options regarding how we can assist you:

1. Fixed Fee Appointment

We can arrange a one-off fixed fee appointment charged at the sum of £300.00 (£250.00 plus VAT) plus a disbursement fee of our third-party ID check provider. This appointment would last approximately 1 hour, but there will be no extra charge should this overrun. The appointment would include us considering your matter and providing general advice as to your legal position, the issues involved and possible next steps. This can be done by way of an in-person appointment at our office, by Microsoft Teams meeting or by telephone. Should you wish for further assistance and advice, then the second option below will apply.

2. Ongoing Instruction

If you wish to fully instruct us to provide ongoing advice and assistance and to formally act on your behalf, the hourly rate of £420 (£350 plus VAT) will apply from the onset of your matter (this could be varied according to complexity, urgency and value by separate agreement), and we would require a payment on account from you so that we are covered for the initial work we would do on your behalf. All letters/emails and routine telephone calls are charged at 1/10th of the hourly charging rate.  After your first appointment with us, we will then provide a general cost estimate on the information provided and would be revised as the matter progresses. In some cases this may be the more appropriate step as opposed to a one-off appointment depending on the nature of your enquiry.

Advice on the mediation process and outcomes will be on the same basis. If we are to check documents and give opinions on documents they will also follow the same hourly rates. We can also come to fixed fee arrangements in appropriate cases.