QUEENS COURT CHAMBERS

TRANSPARENCY & OUR FEES

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At Queens Court Chambers, we believe in complete transparency and fairness in our pricing. Our fees are realistic, competitive, and clearly explained from the outset, so you always know what you are paying for and why.

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Privately funded fees are normally charged at an hourly rate of £250, or on a fixed-fee basis, depending on the nature and stage of the case. We will always discuss the most suitable and cost-effective arrangement with you in advance.

 

Court Hearings, Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation Fees

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For court hearings, we charge a brief fee, which will always be agreed upon in advance. The brief fee is calculated based on several factors, including:

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• The Nature and Duration of the Hearing: Longer hearings or hearings that require more time will result in higher fees.

• Preparation Time Required: Cases requiring significant preparation (e.g., legal research, document review) will incur higher fees.

• Complexity or Novelty of the Case: More complex or novel legal issues often lead to higher fees due to the additional time and expertise involved.

• Volume and Importance of Documents: Large volumes of documents that need to be analysed and presented in court will influence the fee.

• Travel Undertaken: If travel is required for the hearing, related travel expenses and time will be factored into the brief fee.

• Seniority of Counsel: More experienced counsel will attract a higher brief fee due to their expertise.

• Lateness of Instruction: Late instructions (i.e., close to the hearing date) will incur additional charges due to the expedited preparation required.

 

All hearing fees must be paid in advance (usually at least 48 hours before the hearing) to secure counsel’s availability.

 

For Arbitration, Mediation, and Conciliation processes, the fee structure is typically arranged on a fixed-fee basis or hourly rate, depending on the nature of the dispute and the level of involvement required from our legal team. Our fees for ADR will be influenced by:

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• The Complexity of the Dispute: More complex or high-stakes cases may incur higher fees.

• The Duration of the ADR Process: Longer mediation or arbitration sessions will involve higher fees.

• Preparation and Research: Extensive preparation or research prior to mediation or arbitration may be charged additionally.

 

We will always discuss these fees upfront and tailor them to suit the nature of the ADR process and the specific case at hand. 

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Written Work

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For written work (such as advice, opinions, or drafting), fees depend on:

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• Time spent on preparation and research

• Complexity and urgency of the matter

• Seniority of counsel

• Skill, specialist knowledge and responsibility involved

• We usually review your papers before confirming a fee estimate. Please contact us for a tailored quotation.

• Time taken, including preparation and research to complete the work;

• Complexity of the case and issues at stake;

• Urgency of the work;

• Seniority of counsel;

• Skill, special knowledge and responsibility are involved.

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All fees for written work, known as the brief fee, must be agreed and paid in advance to secure counsel’s availability (normally at least 48 hours before the hearing). The brief fee is calculated with reference to several factors, including the nature of the written work, the preparation required, complexity, seniority of counsel, and timing of instructions.

 

For written work (such as advice or drafting), we usually review your instructions and papers before confirming a fee estimate. This ensures that our quotation accurately reflects the time and complexity involved. Please contact us if you would like a tailored quotation for your case.

 

Fees Structure List 

 

We have a full fees list for the following area of law:-

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• Immigration appeals (First-tier Tribunal)

• Crime and Summary only motoring offences 

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Please click on each in order to download the full version. For all other Fee Prices, please contact us directly, and we will be happy to assist you.

 

Initial Consultations 

 

Our initial consultation is charged at a fixed fee of £350, lasting up to 1.5 hours (face-to-face unless agreed otherwise). Any further consultations are charged at the standard hourly rate of £250.

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Public Access Fees

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If you instruct a barrister directly (without a solicitor), fees may be charged in one of the following ways:

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• A fixed fee for the entire case or a specific piece of work

• An hourly rate, based on an agreed number of hours required

• A stage-by-stage fixed fee, agreed as the case progresses

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For more information about instructing a barrister directly, please see our​​ Public Access page. Please click here.

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Terms of Business

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Both Clients and Solicitors will receive a terms of business letter from Queens Court Chambers (also known as a letter of engagement, client case letter and letter of introduction). A fee note will be sent to solicitors prior to the completion of the work or at regular intervals in a long-running case. A fee note can also be sent to clients if requested. All accounts in respect of work undertaken on a private fee basis (court work and paperwork) are to be settled in advance of the fee note being submitted. If the fee notes are not paid, we reserve the right to cease further work on the case until payment is received. We adhere to the Bar Council’s Code of Practice for the progression of payment of fees. The terms on which members of chambers offer their services, in the absence of express agreement to the contrary, are set out in The Standard Contractual Terms For The Supply Of Legal Services By Barristers To Authorised Persons 2012 (updated for the GDPR in 2018) as referred to in Rule rC30.9c of the BSB Handbook. You can download a full copy here.

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A Working Relationship 

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We work as a Team with our Clients and solicitors to achieve the best results together. It's the only way we know! Please note that we do not tolerate any abuse in any form, from clients, potential clients, or anyone else. Should any person be deemed to do so, we will terminate our professional relationship with them with immediate effect. This includes whether the case has been concluded.*

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* Subject to the BSB Handbook - Code of Conduct

 

Legal Aid Cases 

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In legally aided cases, we will write to you at regular intervals to request updates on the case's progress and to gauge when you anticipate the case will conclude. A prompt response to these requests will enable us to keep our records up to date and avoid sending you unnecessary reminders.

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Pro Bono

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Queens Court Chambers is a proud supporter and member of Advocate, the Bar’s national charity that makes it possible for barristers to balance a dedicated practice with making a significant contribution to the community. The areas of Law where we offer pro bono work are Human Rights, Criminal Deportation, and the Windrush Case. ​Due to the overwhelming enquiries we received for Ms Robinson's legal assistance, we try to allocate a certain amount of time per month to Pro Bono cases on a daily basis,  but we can not help everyone. If we can assist, we will, but we can not do this for everyone, and cases are assessed on a case-by-case basis.​

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Conditional Fee Agreement

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We do not enter into a Conditional Fee Agreement unless, in regard to your case, Ms Robinson had previously entered into such an agreement with you at her previous chambers and the matter has since been transferred to Queens Court Chambers.

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VAT

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We do charge VAT on our fees. VAT may be applicable to third-party services and disbursements.

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Fixed Fees

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We conduct all our work on an agreed fixed fee basis.  There are no hourly rates and no hidden extras. At the outset, we will take the time to understand your needs and agree on both the scope of work and a timeframe for its completion.  Once we understand what you need and by when, we will offer you a range of fixed fees that cover all the required work. Our quote assumes that you will provide us with the necessary information to deliver the agreed-upon scope of work within the agreed-upon timeframe. In discussions with you, we may charge additional fees if the scope of work or timeframe changes due to reasons beyond our control.

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Competitive Fees

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Our fees are highly competitive because, unlike many traditional barristers, we work directly with our clients, without the involvement of a solicitor.  This means that our clients only need to pay for one lawyer rather than two. We also keep our overheads and fixed costs down by using electronic case-management systems and other technologies that ensure a streamlined service for our clients.  Most Expenses Included. We do not bill separately for the usual running expenses of the chamber, such as UK telephone calls, general photocopying, general printing, standard stationery, standard document storage, UK postage or travel within London.

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Our fees do not include costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties (known as disbursements), such as Home Office fees, Court or Tribunal fees, independent expert fees and translation/interpretation fees.  Where such costs arise, you will be responsible for these, so that you always know exactly what is being paid and to whom.

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Time Scale 

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There will be occasions when circumstances change, for example, when a court hearing unexpectedly extends beyond its estimated time, more information comes to light, or instructions are amended. When this happens, we will always endeavour to notify clients in advance, particularly in circumstances where it may lead to an increase in the fees to be charged. Various factors will influence the timescales in which a barrister can complete a piece of advisory work. These include their availability, the number of papers to be reviewed, the complexity of the case, and any additional information or documents required. We always strive to ensure that timescales are met. Advice is adhered to, but we will notify the client if there is likely to be a delay and provide them with the information to provide the necessary information. 

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Insurance 

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Ms Priscellia Robinson has professional liability insurance provided by the Bar Mutual. The minimum cover which barristers must have is £500,000, although many members of chambers have cover in excess of this figure. Territorial coverage is worldwide, subject to the terms of cover of the Bar Mutual. Their postal address is Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Limited, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST.

 

Who regulates us?

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Ms Priscellia Robinson is regulated by the Bar Standards Board, and to find a Barrister or Ms Priscellia Robinson upon the Barristers' Bar Standards Register page, please click here. Information about our complaints procedure, any right to complain to the Legal Ombudsman, how to complain to the Legal Ombudsman and any time limits for making a complaint can be found here. 

 

Please contact us by email or telephone 0203 633 8598 to discuss your needs in more detail.

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All of the services we offer are bound by standard contractual terms: click here . For more information about Barristers and their fees, please visit the Bar Standards Board for more information 

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