How we charge

We’re open and transparent about how we charge. If our clients have any concerns about fees and charges, before or during their matter, it’s important that they have no reservations in asking how it works or raising any concerns.

Our fees are charged in multiple ways to suit the diversity of our expertise and client base.

Personal injury matters

We are plaintiff lawyers. In a nutshell, this means we represent the individual, not the insurance company.

In compensation law matters we operate under a no win, no fee model, as plaintiff solicitors and barristers have done so for decades.

This means that if we accept you as a client:

• We will not charge you upfront fees;
• If you lose your case, you will not pay our fees.
• If you win your case, you will be required to pay our fees which will, ordinarily, be taken out of any compensation benefits you receive or will be claimed on top of the compensation from the insurer.

TPD and income protection claims

Generally, we are able to act on a no win, no fee basis for TPD and income protection insurance claims, which means:

• We will not charge you upfront fees;
• If you lose your case, you will not pay our fees;
• If you win your case, you will be required to pay our fees which will, ordinarily, be taken out of any compensation benefits you receive.

Estate planning

For many Estate Planning matters, we will set a fixed rate so you can understand the costs upfront.

Generally, this fixed rate will depend on the complexity of the work.  We can review initial documents and have initial discussions with you for free. This enables us to be able to accurately provide a fixed rate to you.

Deceased estates

For some applications required to administer a deceased estate (such as applying for Letters of Administration or Probate), we can set a fixed rate for the matter, which is dependent on the likely complexity of the work.

Generally, the work required to assist in litigation of disputes relating to a deceased estate is hard to predict. Therefore, we will most likely agree to an hourly rate which will be applied throughout the matter.

Blue Card applications

For some Blue Card matters, we can set a fixed rate for certain events or tasks that we are assisting with.

For Blue Card matters which have progressed to the AAT, we will most likely agree to an hourly rate after the initial obligation-free consultation.

Commercial and business matters

In commercial transactional matters, once we get an understanding of your requirements, we will set a fixed rate so your business can allow for the outgoings.

We may send incremental invoices (for example, monthly) or bill you at the end of your matter. Whichever way you are invoiced, it will be communicated to you at the beginning of your matter.

For commercial litigation matters, we will most likely agree an hourly rate after the initial obligation-free consultation.