Elisabeth Briggs
Hannah Pocock
Fees and Timescales
Contact us for initial advice prior to instruction.
Fees
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Please provide brief details about the examination required, with copies of documents by email, if possible.
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An estimate of cost based on an hourly rate will be provided before formal instructions are accepted.
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The estimate will include the full examination and preparation of a court-compliant report.
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The estimate and Terms of Business must be accepted in writing before the examination is started.
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Occasionally it may be possible to agree a budget for a case, or to provide staged invoices. This must be agreed in advance.
Payment
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An invoice will be provided once the examination and report are complete.
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Payment is required within 30 days.
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Instructions are occasionally accepted from private individuals; in such cases, full payment is requested in advance of the examination.
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Payment is required by bank transfer or cheque; card payments cannot be accepted.
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For solicitors it is requested that payment is obtained on account from the client at the time of instruction, to avoid any delays in settling the final invoice.
Timescales
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The turnaround for cases is approximately 1 - 2 weeks from receipt of instructions and all necessary documents.
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We will aim to meet court deadlines; please provide a copy of any relevant court orders as soon possible.
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Urgent casework may be accepted, subject to an increased hourly rate.
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A retainer fee may be requested for cases requiring a 24 - 48 hour turnaround.