Terms & Conditions

The work stipulated in the various levels DOES NOT include the following:

1. Disbursements. These are fees that are payable to third parties, including the Court, expert fees, valuation fees, tracing fees, process server fees. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.
2. Drafting documentation (unless expressly stated at the relevant level). If, for example, you are Ordered to file a statement and this is not covered in the relevant fixed fee menu an additional charge may have to be agreed with the solicitor to draft this document for you.
3. Time spent in examination of documentation (unless expressly stated at the relevant level). If, for example, there is a statement or report that needs to be considered within the course of the proceedings an additional charge may have to be agreed with the solicitor.
4. Lodging documentation with either the Court or the other side in a case, unless expressly stated at the relevant level.
5. Receipt of documentation / correspondence on your behalf, unless expressly stated at the relevant level.
6. Correspondence / telephone calls / emails either between the solicitor and yourself, or the solicitor and third parties (unless expressly stated at the relevant level).

Please also note the following additional terms and conditions:

1. We reserve the right to determine whether your case is suitable for our fixed fee scheme. If your case is not deemed suitable we will explain to you the reasons why and advise you as to alternative funding options. 
2. We reserve the right to charge for anything that is not expressly included in the Fixed Fee Scheme at the fee earner's hourly rate.
3. The solicitor who deals with your case under our fixed fee scheme will be determined at our absolute discretion depending on the complexity of your case.
4. In the event of inconsistencies between the Fixed Fee Terms and Conditions as set out above, the Engagement letter and the Fieldings Porter Terms of Business then the documents shall take precedence in the following order:

a. Fixed Fee Terms and Conditions

b. Engagement letter

c. Fieldings Porter Terms of Business