We aim to provide clear information about our fees, the work included, likely timescales and who may carry out the work.
The figures below are intended as a guide only. If your matter is unusually complex or requires additional work outside the usual scope, we will explain this and provide an updated estimate before incurring further costs.
For more information about the qualifications and experience of our partners and wider team, please see our About Us page.
All fees and disbursements stated on this page are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. VAT is currently charged at 20%.
1. RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING
Who may carry out the work
Residential conveyancing work is supervised by Olaitan Kupoluyi, Managing Partner.
Olaitan Kupoluyi is a qualified solicitor with over 20 years’ experience in legal practice and extensive experience in residential conveyancing, probate and licensing matters.
Your matter may also be carried out by other members of our residential property team, including qualified solicitors, experienced conveyancing fee earners and support staff, under appropriate supervision.
Typical legal fees
Our legal fees for a standard residential conveyancing transaction typically range from £900 to £1,500 plus VAT, depending on the nature and complexity of the transaction.
You can obtain a full quotation by using our conveyancing quote calculator.
Disbursements
Disbursements are payments made to third parties on your behalf and may include:
These costs vary depending on the property and the transaction.
What the service includes
Our residential conveyancing service typically includes:
Typical timescales
A standard residential conveyancing transaction usually takes 8 to 12 weeks from instruction to completion, although this may vary depending on the complexity of the matter, the other parties involved and whether there is a chain.
Key stages of the process
Important information
Ola Leslie Solicitors provides advice on non-contentious employment law matters only.
We do not represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings.
Who may carry out the work?
Employment law work is supervised by Ayesha Leslie, Senior Partner.
Ayesha Leslie is a qualified solicitor with nearly 20 years’ experience in legal practice and substantial experience advising employers and employees on non-contentious employment matters, including contracts of employment, settlement agreements, policies and workplace advisory issues.
Your matter may also be carried out by other members of our team, including qualified solicitors and fee earners working under supervision.
Typical legal fees
Non-contentious employment work is usually charged on an hourly rate basis.
Typical hourly rates range between £250 and £300 plus VAT, depending on the complexity of the matter.
Typical overall fees may include:
Where possible, we will provide an estimate of the likely total cost at the outset.
Disbursements
Non-contentious employment matters do not usually involve significant disbursements.
If any third-party costs arise, such as medical report fees or specialist report fees where relevant, we will discuss these with you before they are incurred.
What the service includes
Our employment law services typically include:
Typical timescales
Timescales depend on the type of matter.
As a general guide:
Key stages of the process
Who may carry out the work
Licensing work is supervised by Olaitan Kupoluyi, Managing Partner.
Olaitan Kupoluyi is a qualified solicitor with over 20 years’ experience in legal practice and extensive experience advising clients on licensing applications and related matters.
Your matter may also be carried out by other members of our team, including qualified solicitors and fee earners working under supervision.
Typical legal fees
Licensing work is generally charged on an hourly rate basis.
Typical hourly rates range between £250 and £300 plus VAT, depending on the complexity of the matter.
Typical overall fees may include:
Where possible, we will provide an estimate of the likely total cost before work begins.
Disbursements
Disbursements may include:
These are payable in addition to our legal fees and are usually set by the relevant authority.
What the service includes
Our licensing services typically include:
Typical timescales
Straightforward licensing applications usually take 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the type of application and the relevant local authority procedures.
Key stages of the process
Who may carry out the work
Probate work is supervised by Olaitan Kupoluyi, Managing Partner.
Olaitan Kupoluyi is a qualified solicitor with over 20 years’ experience in legal practice and extensive experience advising on the administration of estates.
Your matter may also be carried out by other members of our team, including qualified solicitors and fee earners working under supervision.
Typical legal fees
For straightforward uncontested probate matters, our legal fees typically range from £2,000 to £6,000 plus VAT, depending on the size and complexity of the estate and the extent of work required.
If the matter is more complex, for example, where there are multiple beneficiaries, overseas assets, disputes, missing documentation or inheritance tax issues, we will provide a tailored estimate.
Disbursements
Disbursements may include:
These are payable in addition to our legal fees.
What the service includes
Our probate service may include:
The exact scope will depend on the type of retainer agreed.
Typical timescales
Straightforward probate matters typically take 6 to 12 months to complete, although timescales vary depending on the complexity of the estate, the speed with which institutions respond, whether property has to be sold and whether inheritance tax issues arise.
Key stages of the process
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