What all our fees do not include

All fees do not include:

• VAT, which will be charged at the standard rate current at the time the fee is incurred.
• Disbursements such as Interpreter Fees, Medical Report, Counsels Fees, Expert Reports. These costs will be discussed with you prior to being incurred.

What are Disbursements?

Disbursements are additional costs in the case which will be recovered from you. These may include the time it takes to travel to a Magistrates Court outside of Central London, travel expenses (fuel/train) to the Magistrates Court, expert report costs, interpreters' fees, barrister fees and travel costs. This is not an exhaustive list of additional costs but aimed at giving you an idea of what may be included in your circumstances. Mileage is charged at 45p per mile plus VAT.

What is VAT?

VAT is a tax that we are obligated to collect for the U.K. Government. It is charged as a percentage on top of our fees. We do not benefit or profit from this.

The current rate of VAT is 20%. For example, if our fee is £500, you will be charged £600 (this is £500, plus VAT of 20% which is £100, totalling £600).

In some cases, if you are VAT registered you may be able to claim this back. You should seek your accountants' advice on this.