Specialist advice on immigration, nationality and human rights — plus family law and conveyancing — delivered with confidentiality, commitment and integrity.
A&C Solicitors are experienced immigration representatives, SRA-regulated and ready to guide your application from first advice through to tribunal advocacy — with one dedicated representative throughout.
A&C Solicitors’ immigration solicitors can provide assistance with the following matters of immigration law: Helping people obtain either temporary or permanent residency Assistance with extension of visas Helping people bring their family members to Britain Sponsoring overseas employees to work in Britain Provide assistance for people to appeal refused visas Helping with immigration legislation, such as assisting people in identifying reasons as to why their application should not be refused/residence cancelled Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee Costs: As shown on the fees schedule (All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated) WHO WILL CARRY OUT THE WORK? Solicitor Partner assisted by Trainee solicitor Solicitor Partner carrying out the work has extensive knowledge and Experience of over 20 years All work supervised overseen by Partner On average, this type of work takes 7 hours to complete. The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as: The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider Which language(s) you speak Whether you are applying with other dependants Complexities such as past refusals, criminal convictions, adverse immigration history If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of the range. WHAT SERVICES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS? Initial attendance and consideration of the options and assessing most appropriate application ( if any ) based on client’s circumstances Advising on requirements of the immigration rules /guidance and specified evidence Advising on method of submission priority. premium standard servicing Assessing supporting evidence and advising on the same Assisting with obtaining further evidence including, engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to etc. medical experts/ banks/employers Preparing application with supporting evidence Preparing detailed representations with index and finalising application submission. Further submission/ providing updates on progress Advising on outcome of application /implications of status/application and next steps’ THE COSTS QUOTED HERE DO NOT INCLUDE: Any Home Office Fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process. Find updated list of Home Office Fees. Home Office immigration and nationality fees: 6 April 2022 – GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ) Other expenses where applicable such as VAT, Disbursements for medical/expert evidence/ barristers. VAT are charged at 20% but there is no vat on home office fees. Medical and Documents translations where your documents must be translated from other languages to English, fees charged will attract VAT at 20%. Other disbursement that will include VAT is Barrister’s fees where we have to instruct them on your matter to attend court on appeal. This is usually about £500 per hearing. Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeals/reconsideration/ dependants. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity and before any such fees are incurred by yourself, if any of these are applicable. Timescale to submit application: Applications from instructions take up to six – eight weeks on average depending on complexity of applicant’s immigration history. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this. Timescale on return of application submitted: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times. Visa decision waiting times: applications inside the UK – GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ) Please note the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate based on the facts above. All applications are likely to vary and of course, we can give you a more accurate estimate once we have more information about your specific case. A&C Solicitors Immigration Services and Fees Asylum/Refugee – £1,500 Business Visa – £2,000 Court Hearings (Additional) & Bail – £750 Detention Centre/Visits – £500 Extension (Family/Private life) – £750 Exceptional Compassionate Grounds – £1,000 Illegal Entrants Representation – £600 Indefinite Stay (Virtue Of Long Say) £1,000 Indefinite Stay (Other) – £1,200 Investors In The UK – £1,500 Family Reunion – £1,500 Judicial Review Application – £3,000 Medical Health Visa – £850 Ministers Of Religion, Missionaries – £1,250 Naturalisation – £850 Retired Person with Independent MEA – £1,000 Student VISA – £850 Travel Documents – £650 UK Ancestry – £950 (Re-Consideration) Application – £750 Statutory Review – £2,000 Contact us to find out more or to arrange a consultation with an experienced immigration solicitor in Woolwich.
Separation isn’t easy Family breakdowns can be one of the hardest experiences you’ll ever have to go through. You know that the decisions you make now will determine your family’s future. It’s difficult to think straight though when it seems like your life is falling apart in every direction. We can help We understand the issues, and we’ve helped many people dealing with the same stresses as you are come through it all cleanly. We’ll help you work out the best way forward and negotiate calmly on your behalf. No matter how hard it gets our family law solicitors will stand by you and keep our eyes on the best possible outcome for you and your family. Our family law solicitors are empathetic and highly skilled. You will find us friendly, practical, and discreet. We can help with: Amicable separations and divorces. If you’ve already worked out a plan that is agreeable to both parties, then we can help make it legally binding. Collaborative law. If you want to deal with the issues you’re facing in a non confrontational way then we can help. We’ll meet with you, your partner and their collaborative lawyers to work out mutually acceptable solutions to your issues. Our skilled and experienced mediators will keep the conversations focussed on finding the solutions that will work for your unique situation. Contested hearings. If negotiation and mediation isn’t going to work in your situation then our family law solicitors will stand up and fight for your rights in Court. Child visitation, residency or maintenance. Making arrangements for your children following a family breakdown isn’t always easy. We’ll make sure that the children’s best interests are at the heart of every discussion and that your rights as a parent or grandparent are upheld. Financial settlements. Your future depends on an equitable split of your finances so we will make sure that all of the assets are on the table and that the division is done fairly. Domestic abuse. Please call the police if you feel you are in danger and get medical attention straight away for any injuries you might have. Once you’re out of danger, we can help you get the protection to need to ensure you and your children remain safe. We can get Orders put in place quickly which afford you greater protection from the police. Child care proceedings. If social services are threatening to take your children into care or have already done so then we can help. Prenuptial agreements. No one likes to go into marriage anticipating the worst outcome, and yet, it’s important to protect your rights. We’ll make the conversation less awkward by working out whether you need an agreement, and if you do, what terms make sense to both of you. Experienced family law solicitors at your side You don’t have to go though this alone. Our experienced family law solicitors will help you fairly lay the past to rest, build strong foundations for your future, and get your new life off to a good start. We offer: Free initial consultations Affordable fixed fee divorce payment plans Flat fees and up front costs agreements Empathy, clarity and strength Contact us to find out more or to arrange your free initial consultation with one of our Woolwich family law solicitors. More reading Get a Divorce: a gov.uk guide The Law Society: Getting a Divorce
Buying or selling your home is quite possibly the largest financial transaction you will ever make. It’s not a process to leave to chance. You want to make sure that everything is in order, and that you’re making wise decisions. Conveyancing is time consuming, complex and can be risky if you don’t have experience. Our conveyancing solicitors can help We know how stressful it is and will use our many years of experience to make sure that everything flows smoothly. We’ll make sure that everything is above board and that you’re getting what you expect. Our conveyancing Solicitor, is a Solicitor Partner of more than 20 years’ experience and he is supervised by another Partner with 14 years’ experience Our conveyancing solicitors have seen a lot of property contracts and know where to look for the pitfalls. We’ll expedite things as much as we can and keep you up to date on progress. We offer a fixed fee service, which will help you budget for your move. What’s included in the conveyancing process Our conveyancing solicitors will: Make sure that the property title is sound and verify the ownership. Check if the property is freehold or leasehold and advise accordingly. Draw up a contract of sale and send it to the buyer’s solicitor. Check for restrictive covenants or rights of way that could affect your plans for the property. Check that buildings and alterations have the correct planning permission, licences and warranties. Check that there are no debts owing against a property, and if there are that they are released before the property is transferred to you. Carry out local authority searches to make sure if there are zoning restrictions or any debts due. Check if there is a lease, and if so, check the lease conditions. Arrange for additional property searches, depending on the circumstances. These might including checking previous land use, whether the land is prone to flooding, if there are planned railway or motorway developments, whether medieval laws still require you to contribute to the local church and so on. Check mortgage documents. Ensure the deposit has been paid. Exchange contracts for you which makes the deal legally binding. Lodge an interest in the property so that the property cannot be sold to another. Calculate the final figure to pay. Arrange for the title to be transferred to the new owner’s name. Pay Stamp Duty Tax on your behalf. Lodge the title deeds with the Land Registry. Send a copy of the deeds to your mortgage lender. Why choose us? Our conveyancing solicitors offer low fixed fee rates. If a dispute arises, as conveyancing solicitors we have the authority to deal with it in Court if need be. Local experience – you can’t beat it. What is the Estimated Fee PRICE OF PROPERTY OUR FEES £150,000 and below £800.00 £151,000 – £200,000 £850.00 £201,000 – £250,000 £1000.00 £251,000 – £300,000 £1150.00 £301,000 – £350,000 £1200.00 £351,000 – £400,000 £1450.00 £401,000 – £500,000 £2000.00 £501,000 – £750,000 £3000.00 £751,000 – £999,999.99 £4500.00 £1 Million plus £7000.00 If you are buying with the assistance of a mortgage, we charge an additional fee of £195 plus VAT, assuming the mortgage is being provided by a high street lender. This includes: Checking finances are in place to fund purchase and contact lender’s solicitors if needed Go through conditions of mortgage offer with you, including a report on mortgage Additional fees may apply in instances that fall outside of the normal conveyancing transaction. Please see Potential Additional Fee section below. Please note that for all new clients of the firm, we will conduct an electronic ID search for Anti Money Laundering compliance. The administrative fee for arranging these checks is £15 plus VAT. If we are arranging the transfer of funds electronically, we will charge a fee for our time involved in arranging each transfer, for example sending completion money to your seller’s solicitors on completion, the cost of this and the amount we pay to the bank for the transfer is £25 plus VAT per transfer. Information on Estimated Fees The fee will reflect work involved in your transaction. Our fee assumes that: This is a normal conveyancing transaction and that no unforeseen matters arise, including for example (but not limited to) a defect in title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of additional documents ancillary to the main transaction. This is the assignment of an existing lease and not the grant of a new lease in leasehold matters. The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arises All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation earner to deal with your transaction additional fees may apply to suit your needs and service requirements. Disbursements and Recharges / Expenses Likely disbursements and recharges/ expenses (these are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties. We handle the payment of the disbursement on your behalf to ensure a smoother process) Searches approximately £250 to £350 (plus VAT) Land Registry Priority Searches £4 (no VAT) Bankruptcy Searches – £2 per person purchasing (no VAT)) HM Land Registry Fee- this will depend on the purchase price of your property. You can calculate the amount you will need to pay by using HMLR’s website http://landregistry.data.gov.uk/fees-calculator.html Stamp Duty Land Tax- this will depend upon the purchase price of your property. You can calculate the amount you will need to pay by using the HMRC’s website https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/calculate-stamp-duty-land-tax/#/intro Potential Additional Disbursements In Leasehold matters we may also need to pay a fee to the Landlords Solicitors or Agents in respect of the Notice of Transfer/ Charge. This cost varies from one property to the next, depending on the fees confirmed in the Lease/ agreed with the landlord. We will advise you of this cost; however, this usually ranges between £25-£75 per Notice plus VAT. In leasehold matters, your Lease may require a Deed of Covenant, depending on the terms of the Lease. The Landlord/ Management Company/ Agent may charge a fee for registering this document with them on completion of your purchase. We will advise you of this cost, if appropriate, however the cost could range between £75 to £200 plus VAT In leasehold matters, it may be required, as a term of your lease that you require a Certificate of Compliance from the Landlord/ Managing Agent / Company. The fee will be confirmed to you once we have reviewed the Lease and made enquiries with the Landlord/ Management Company/ Agent; however, the cost could range from £75 to £200 plus VAT. You should note that these disbursements can vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above. We can give you an accurate indication of costs once we have had sight of the specific documents for your purchase. Other disbursements may apply depending on the terms of your Lease. We will update you on the specific fees upon receipt and review of the lease from the Seller’s solicitors. Potential Additional Disbursements In Leasehold matters we may also need to pay a fee to the Landlords Solicitors or Agents in respect of providing replies to Standard Leasehold Enquiries of the Landlord. This cost varies from one property to the next, depending on the fees confirmed in the Lease/ agreed with the landlord. We will advise you of this cost, however this usually ranges between £100 – £250 plus VAT. You should note that these disbursements can vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above. We can give you an accurate indication of costs once we have had sight of the specific documents for your purchase. Other disbursements may apply depending on the terms of your Lease. We will update you on the specific fees upon receipt and review of the lease from the Seller’s solicitors. Potential Additional Fees A & C Solicitors always provide clients with a fee estimate at the start of each new matter, therefore if you would like an estimate for your particular matter/ case please contact us to discuss. If your case involves unexpected complications, we will always inform you, including any additional fees that may apply, so that you can make an informed decision as to how to proceed. You should be aware that additional fees will apply in the following situations: Administering Service Charge Retentions in leasehold matters Administration Fees if you require your documents by post. Approval of a tenancy Agreement Administration fees for unpaid cheques Administration costs for cheques stopped at client request Bank transfer costs (per transfer) Completion required within 7 days of exchange of contracts Dealing with Lease Extension Dealing with Management Agent/Company (freehold property) Dealing with sitting tenants or occupiers Dealing with share of freehold for a leasehold property Dealing with third party lawyers, e.g. in a matrimonial dispute Dealing with trust property Dealing with solar panel leases and unusual leases Dealing with private charge holders Dealing with Ground Rent or Service Charge (if you are not up to date) Drafting Certificate of Consent/ compliance Drafting RX3/4 form to remove a restriction on the title Drafting and dealing with Deed of Covenant Drafting and dealing with Deed of Easement (to grant or reserve rights) Drafting additional contract packages for sale contract race. Drafting Statutory Declaration or Statement of Truth File Retrieval after completion from storage General Power of Attorney Liaising with third party solicitor (including the conveyancers/ solicitors acting on your related purchase) Matrimonial disputed sale Mutual Deed of Covenant for flying freehold Obtaining Indemnity Insurance (each) Redeeming a lender’s charge (per redemption) Removal of Registered Restriction from the Land Registry Records Removal of the registered caution from the Land Registry records Repaying a legal charge/ mortgage over another property Returning original documents Sale at an undervalue Share Equity/ Help to Buy Shared Ownership Simultaneous exchange and completion requested Staircasing Unregistered land Updating your name and address on the Land Registry records Voluntary First Registration for a sale This list is not exhaustive, and if there are additional fees that you may incur, we will inform you in advance. In addition to our legal fees for some items above you may incur an associated disbursement, such as additional Land Registry Fees, or Landlord Fees (if appropriate). We will inform you accordingly. Potential incidental Fees Potential incidental Fees A & C Solicitors always provide clients with a fee estimate at the start of each new matter, therefore, if you would like an estimate for your particular matter/ case please contact us to discuss. If your case involves unexpected complications, we will always inform you, including any additional fees that may apply, so that you can make an informed decision as to how to proceed. You should be aware that additional fees will apply in the following situations: Acting for an additional lender If your lender wishes for another legal representative to act for them Administering Service Charge Retentions in leasehold matters Administration Fees if you require your documents by post. Approving a lease extension Approval of a tenancy Agreement Additional bank transfer costs (per transfer) Administration fees for unpaid cheques Administration costs for cheques stopped at client request Completion required within 7 days of exchange of contracts Dealing with share of freehold Dealing with sitting tenants or occupiers Dealing with third party lawyers, for example in a matrimonial dispute Dealing with trust property Deed of Covenant Deed of Easement Deed of Gift- per gift Deed of Grant or variation Deed of Guarantee Drafting Statutory Declaration or Statement of Truth General Power of Attorney Investigating bankruptcy Entry Land Registry Restriction Leasehold Property supplement Letter of Postponement or Deed of Postponement Liaising with Trustee in Bankruptcy Mutual Deed of Covenant for flying freehold Obtaining Indemnity Insurance (each) Purchase at an undervalue Registration at Companies House Redemption of Mortgage SDLT supplemental fee Shared Equity/ Help to Buy Shared Ownership Simultaneous exchange and completion Staircasing Unregistered land Voluntary First Registration for a sale property VAT may be chargeable in addition on all fees quoted. Please visit the government website for more information on VAT < https://www.gov.uk/vat-rates > This list is not exhaustive, and if there are additional fees that you may incur, we will inform you in advance. In addition to our legal fees for some items above you may incur an associated disbursement, such as additional Land Registry Fees, or Landlord Fees (if appropriate). We will inform you accordingly. Acting for you in respect of your freehold residential sale : As part of this service, we will: ∙ Provide you with a dedicated and experienced team to work on your matter ∙ Take your initial instructions and give you initial advice ∙ Obtain title documents from the Land Registry and prepare contact pack once you have completed the initial property information forms for the particular freehold residential sale. ∙ Draft your contract for sale and issue to the buyer’s solicitors ∙ Take your instructions on any enquiries raised by your Buyer’s solicitors. ∙ Send you the final contract and arrange for you to sign in readiness for exchange ∙ Agree completion date (date from when you will no longer own the property and will have had to vacated the premises) ∙ Exchange Contracts and notify you that this has happened. ∙ Approve Transfer from the Buyer’s solicitors and send to you for signature and witnessing. ∙ Request your Estate Agents Commission Account for settlement on completion. ∙ Complete your transaction and send you the proceeds of sale once all fees and balances due have been paid. ∙ Send executed transfer to the Buyer’s solicitors. ∙ Please note this fee is based on all documents, communications being sent to you electronically. In relation to leasehold property sale we will also: ∙ Obtain a copy of your Lease from the Land Registry for you. ∙ Contact the Landlord/ Managing Agent for replies to Standard Leasehold Enquiries and raise any specific enquiries raised by your Buyer’s solicitors to the Landlord or their agents. ∙ Advise you of any additional costs required pursuant to the Lease in respect of landlord/ managing agents/ Management Company involved, as appropriate. ∙ Advise on service charge and ground rent pursuant to the lease. Average timescales How long it will take from you accepting the buyer(s) offer to completing sale will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 6 to 8 weeks to exchange, and a further one or two weeks before completion, dependent on all parties involved being agreeable to the completion date. It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. For example, if you are selling to a buyer involved in a chain, or a first-time buyer it could take 10 to 12 weeks. However, if you have a leasehold property sale that requires an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, between 3 to 4 months. In such, a situation additional charges would apply. Leasehold matters often take longer due to the additional parties involved in the transaction, including landlords/ managing agents/ companies. Read more The Law Society: Buying a Home Buying or Selling Your Home: gov.uk
Peter Okulokhonse is the Director and Senior Immigration Advisor at A&C Solicitors. With more than 20 years’ experience in UK immigration law, Peter Okulokhonse provides clear, practical advice and representation across visas, settlement, nationality, human rights and complex casework.
As an OISC-regulated immigration adviser, Peter Okulokhonse undertakes specialist casework and advocacy — including Immigration Tribunal appeals and administrative reviews — and is known for combining professional expertise with genuine care for clients and their families.
Whether you need help with a family or work visa, settlement, nationality, sponsor licensing, or a refused application, Peter Okulokhonse and the team at A&C Solicitors will guide you from first instruction through to completion.
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