Legal Fees

We completely understand that one of the most worrying things about seeking legal advice is the cost, whatever your financial position. These concerns often relate to hourly rates, hidden costs, fees getting out of control and large unexplained invoices. With this in mind we offer the following promise:

Our Promise

• For certain types of legal work we offer fixed fees, so that you know how much the total work will cost you.
• If we are charging an hourly rate we will provide a clear cost estimate at the beginning of your case. This is so you understand what work will need to be done and what the likely overall cost will be.
• We will stick to the cost estimate unless there are unforeseen developments or additional work or expenditure. If that is the case, then we will contact you in good time to amend the cost estimate and discuss why the additional spend is required. You can decide whether or not you wish to proceed and no additional costs will be incurred without your approval.
• We will provide regular updates on the work we are doing for you and how much it is costing. This will be provided by a method that suits you i.e., letter, e-mail or phone.
• We will discuss and agree the regularity of invoices, to enable you to budget for the fees involved and to make payments as easy as possible; rather than receiving a large invoice out of the blue.
• Even if the overall case is based on an hourly rate there may still be elements of the costs that are based on fixed fees e.g., some types of court hearings, conferences, standard letters and telephone calls which mean that the overall costs are kept down.
• Fee payments can be tailored to your needs so that you can choose to pay in advance, monthly or at other intervals that are agreeable to you and us.

Important Information Concerning Late or Non-Payment of Legal Fees

Please note:

• Invoices must be settled within the 7-day payment period.
• Up front fees must be paid before any work is completed.
• If fees including disbursements e.g., Court fees, Barrister fees, are outstanding then work will be halted until they are paid. This could delay progress on the matter, cause issues with Court proceedings and increase legal costs.
• Any outstanding balances will incur a £100 late fee penalty and be charged an additional 8% interest.
• Non-payment of legal fees may result in Court action being taken.

If you are concerned about the legal fees relating to your matter then please discuss this with a member of the team as soon as possible to avoid any misunderstandings, or further work being carried out that you can no longer afford.

Initial Enquiry

We would be delighted to hear from you. Whether you’re dealing with horse ownership disputes, contracts, or other types of equine legal issues, Michael Bower Equine Law is here to help.

To get in touch:

• Call us on freephone 0300 303 2865 or 01535 662644
• Email us at info@michaelbowerequinelaw.co.uk
• Complete our contact form