Our Fees
At Chowdhury & Co Solicitors we are very transparent about our fees. Most of the straightforward cases we are able to make a fixed fee agreement. However; our fees are primarily calculated using an hourly rate, which is set according to our fee earners’ knowledge and expertise. Please refer to our fee earning categories.
Our existing hourly rates range (Asylum and complex Human Rights Application)
- €500 for partners and solicitors over 8 years post qualification experience for Asylum and complex Human Rights protection matters.
- €312 for moderate Human Rights protection matters.
We are not VAT registered but we are happy to discuss our fees directly with you to give approximate costs based on your individual circumstances, including the complexity of your case as well as the level of service you require.
Type of Application / Matter | Our fee range (exc. VAT)*depending on complexity and seniority of lawyer |
One Off Consultation or Initial Advice | €312 |
Citizenship (Naturalization or Registration) | €312 per hour |
EEA applications (e.g. Registration Certificate, Permanent Residence or Family Members, family reunion application) | €312 per hour |
Partner or parent applications – Further Leave to Remain (FLR) in-country. | €312 per hour |
Partner or parent applications – Entry Clearance from Abroad ) | €312 per hour |
STAMP4 Application | €312 per hour |
Family Member Immigration Appeal | €500 – €312 per hour |
Deportation | €500 per hour |
Judicial Reviews | €500 per hour |
Asylum Applications and Appeals | €500 per hour |
Passport Application fees | €1200 |
Our above costs are excluding any disbursements such as Application fees , Court fees, Expert opinion fees , Counsel/ Barrister fees etc
Key stages
The fees set out above cover all of the work in relation to the following key stages of a claim:
- Taking your initial instructions, reviewing the papers and advising you on merits and likely compensation (this is likely to be revisited throughout the matter and subject to change)
- Entering into pre-claim conciliation where this is mandatory to explore whether a settlement can be reached;
- Preparing claim or response
- Reviewing and advising on claim or response from other party
- Exploring settlement and negotiating settlement throughout the process
- Preparing or considering a schedule of loss
- Preparing for (and attending) a Preliminary Hearing
- Exchanging documents with the other party and agreeing a bundle of documents
- Taking witness statements, drafting statements and agreeing their content with witnesses
- Preparing bundle of documents
- Reviewing and advising on the other party’s witness statements
- Agreeing a list of issues, a chronology and/or cast list
- Preparation and attendance at Final Hearing, including instructions to Counsel
The stages set out above are an indication and if some of stages above are not required, the fee will be reduced. You may wish to handle the claim yourself and only have our advice in relation to some of the stages. This can also be arranged on your individual needs.
How long will my matter take?
The time that it takes from taking your initial instructions to the final resolution of your matter depends largely on the stage at which your case is resolved. If a settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation, your case is likely to take 18-24 weeks. If your claim proceeds to a Final Hearing, your case is likely to take 36 – 48 weeks. This is just an estimate and we will of course be able to give you a more accurate timescale once we have more information and as the matter progresses.