Pricing
How we charge for our services
The law can be complex, but as a client your experience of working with a law firm should be straightforward, clear and helpful. We pride ourselves on being as clear and transparent as we can be in our fees and charging structures, ensuring you have relevant pricing information to allow an informed choice to be made when instructing us. No two matters on which we are instructed are the same, as each matter truly is unique – as you and your circumstances are unique to you.
Consequently, meaningful pricing information can only be provided on a case by case basis for many of the areas in which we practice, so that it is tailored to fit with individual client circumstances and needs. Please see below for these specific areas:
Dispute Resolution / Commercial Litigation, Employment Law (For Employers), Employment Law (For Employees)
Wills
There are some services for which reliable pricing information can be provided in a more general sense, providing greater transparency upfront to allow clients to make an initial assessment as to the fees and charging structures they can expect. These services are:
Employment Tribunals (claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal)
Probate and Estate Administration (uncontested)
Following each of the links above, we have set out what you can expect in terms of fees and charging structures when instructing Couchman Hanson to deliver these services. We have made every effort to be as clear as possible in determining what is and isn’t included, any additional costs which may apply, who will be working on your matter and what happens should your circumstances change.
For specific pricing information in relation to these services, or for information as to how we would charge for the range of other services that we offer, please contact a member of the relevant team to discuss your specific circumstances.
Dispute Resolution / Commercial Litigation, Employment Law (For Employers), Employment Law (For Employees)
At Couchman Hanson Solicitors, we know that legal pricing can be confusing at times and we want you to be 100% clear on our fees. We know it’s important that you’re in control of what you’re spending as well as what you’re getting for your money. So we are open and honest about our pricing and keep you informed before we formally undertake any work on your behalf.
Initial 15 mins consultation – FREE
Next stages of work – Fixed Fee advised
Hourly rate range – £190 to £375 + VAT per hour depending on the grade of solicitor / adviser required
(We will always try to distribute work between advisors to ensure best value for money)Minimum fee of £500 + VAT applies to Settlement Agreements
We are passionate about helping our clients and offer bespoke pricing packages to help each client access justice at the appropriate level. We put our clients first and focus on providing a professional service whilst ensuring value for money.
We can produce a tailored Costs Budget which sets out fees likely to be incurred if your case goes to Trial or Hearings and will discuss them with you so that you are clear and able to make an informed decision.
Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney
At Couchman Hanson Solicitors we encourage all our clients to make a Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Although many of us put this off, a Will is an essential piece of financial housekeeping that records accurately how we wish our assets to be distributed whilst providing those we love with certainty, particularly at an extremely difficult time. In addition, registering Lasting Powers of Attorney before they are needed ensures someone you trust can step in to look after your affairs should they ever need to do so.
Getting expert legal advice from people who are compassionate and experienced is what our clients appreciate most when going through this type of emotional process. Our prices for Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney are listed below. We are more than happy to have an initial telephone conversation with you free of charge (up to 15 minutes) to see if we are what you’re looking for, and so that we can provide you with a specific quote based on your needs and circumstances.
Our Wills Service
We offer a Simple Wills service, where your matter can be dealt with remotely by a member of our team, with prices starting from £295 plus VAT. More information about Simple Wills can be found here.
If your circumstances do not fit our Simple Wills service, or if you have straight forward instructions and would prefer to see a member of the team face to face our prices are as follows:
From £450 plus VAT for a Single Will
From £600 plus VAT for Mirror Wills
Where your circumstances are more complex, we can assist in drafting Bespoke Wills, including Wills with Trusts, with prices starting from £700 plus VAT. We are more than happy to have an initial telephone conversation with you free of charge (up to 15 minutes) to see if we are what you’re looking for, and so that we can provide you with a quote based on your needs and circumstances.
Our Lasting Powers of Attorney Service
From £600 plus VAT for both types of LPAs for one person
From £700 plus VAT for both types of LPAs for two people
We may be able to consider a small discount if you would only like to instruct us to prepare and register either a Property and Financial or a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney. Our fees will always be confirmed by a solicitor when you meet to discuss your requirements. When you register a Lasting Power of Attorney there is also a registration fee payable to the Office of the Public Guardian. This fee is £92 per document.
Residential Conveyancing
Please see below our table of prices for residential conveyancing, updated from February 2026.
