Fees Information for Motoring (summary offences)

These are motoring offences that can only be conducted at the Magistrates Court. For avoidance of doubt, these fees do not apply for matters that go to the Crown Court.

We charge these fees on a fixed-fee basis; all these fees are based on a 1-day attendance only. Further attendances at Court will incur further fees.

Service	Fee
Guilty Pleas – Preparation, considering the evidence, taking your instructions and Advocacy at Court	£3,000-£3,500 + VAT
Guilty Pleas and Exceptional Hardship Application – Preparation, consideration of the evidence, considering your ‘exceptional hardship’ or ‘special reasons’ argument, taking your instructions and Advocacy at Court	£3,500-£4,000 + VAT
Not Guilty Pleas – Preparation, considering the evidence, taking your instructions, advising on your prospects of success, advocacy to defend you at Court – single hearing only	£5,000-10,000 + VAT
Disbursements	Cost (excluding VAT of 20%)
Mileage	45p per mile
Parking	At actual cost
Interpretation	Available upon request

The fees include reading, preparation and litigation as described further down.

The fees do not include the following:

Individual Travel Expenses,
Further Conferences,
Additional Contact and Correspondence,
Additional Hearings
Printing of Papers,
Scanning of Documents

Disbursements may include:

Expert Reports,
Attendance by Experts for Evidence,
Court Fees,
Court Fines,
Any other expenses associated with the case not otherwise specified above
Printing and production of hard copy papers,
Courier services,
Translators,
External Counsel’s fees

Expert Report costs must be paid in full by you prior to instructing the expert. We will obtain a quote from them, and subject to your approval of costs and payment by you in full, we will instruct the expert and request the statement/report be completed for the case.

Information about VAT

VAT is a tax we are obligated to collect on behalf of and for the UK Government. It is calculated as a percentage of the service that we charge to you and is added on top of our fee.

The current rate is 20%. This means that if our fee is £1,000, you will need to add 20% of £1,000 (this is £200) on top for the entire fee (£1,200 including VAT).

Key Stages for Guilty/Exceptional Hardship and Special Reasons and what the Fee includes

In Guilty Pleas and Guilty Pleas with Exceptional Hardship/Special Reasons, we will:

Take your initial instructions via telephone consultation or a video conference over Microsoft Teams
Review the Prosecution’s case and consider their evidence
Advice in relation to the evidence, plea and likely sentence
Explanation of the Court procedure and what to expect

If and only if you are making an exceptional hardship or special reasons argument, do these stages apply:

Identify and obtain any mitigation
Interviewing witnesses and drafting witness statements
Review and consideration of any evidence which assists with the application to court for an ‘exceptional hardship’ or ‘special reasons’ argument

Then, for all Guilty Pleas:

Representation at a single hearing at a Magistrates Court within Central London; this should not take more than 1 day
Where appropriate, advice in respect of process, options and next steps

Who may be allocated to prepare your case

They can be anyone from our team page, but will generally from the below list:

Barrister

John King

“As a client of John King’s, I found him to be meticulous, extremely accessible but above all consistently professional in every aspect of representing my business and in particular when dealing with third parties on my behalf.”
-Jean Curran, Founder Just Create (Europe) Ltd

For more testimonials, please use the testimonials link to the right. John King stands as a distinguished barrister in England and Wales, renowned for his thirty-plus years of unwavering dedication to the legal field. His practice encompasses a broad spectrum of both civil and criminal matters, where he has consistently delivered outstanding results for his clients. Known for his legal acumen and meticulous case preparation, John’s professional journey is marked by numerous testimonials praising his deep insights into legal procedures and strategies. Philosophy and Approach Central to John’s success is his client-centric philosophy. He firmly believes in prioritizing the interests of his clients, coupled with a commitment to being thoroughly factual and realistic in assessing the strengths of each case. His strategic prowess lies in his ability to forecast a range of judicial outcomes accurately, which forms the foundation for developing effective negotiation and advocacy tactics. This approach has been instrumental in securing the most favourable outcomes for his clients. Experience and Expertise John’s career is highlighted by his involvement in numerous high-profile and high-value cases. He approaches every case, regardless of its scale, with the same level of forensic precision, ensuring that every detail is meticulously analysed and utilised. His expertise extends across the complete spectrum of the court system in England and Wales, as well as the European court structures. A notable aspect of John’s practice is his extensive experience in handling cases that require expert evidence. His proficiency encompasses a wide range of specialised fields, including but not limited to:

Forensic accountancy
Forensic psychiatry and psychology
Forensic linguistics
Firearms and ballistic analysis
Forensic fibre analysis

Criminal Law Specialisms John’s expertise in criminal law is extensive, covering a broad array of areas:

Violent Crimes: Including murder, attempted murder, serious assault, and armed robbery.
Sexual Offences: Expertise in handling cases of rape, sexual assault, and historic abuse.
Economic Crimes: Specialising in various forms of fraud such as VAT, corporate, tax, mortgage, and benefit fraud.
Drug Offences: Handling cases of drug supply, importation, possession, and conspiracy.
Complex Crimes: Dealing with terrorism, international hijacking, prison riots, and conspiracy to commit criminal offences.
Regulatory and Corporate Offences: Including trading standards, environmental offences, corporate crimes, and regulatory breaches.
Financial Crimes: Expert in dealing with cases involving proceeds of crime, money laundering, and modern slavery.

Family Law Specialisms In the domain of family law, John’s expertise is equally comprehensive, covering:

Financial Remedies: Skilled in applications for financial remedies involving complex financial situations.
Asset and Liability Management: Expertise in handling cases involving director/partnership liabilities, pension sharing, and offshore bank accounts.
Property Matters: Specialising in cases with multiple property involvements.
International Family Law: Dealing with international cases, including those involving international assets.
Maintenance and Agreements: Proficient in handling maintenance cases, pre-nuptial, and separation agreements.
Asset Protection: Expert in injunctions to prevent asset disposal or setting aside transactions, and setting aside orders.

John King’s illustrious career as a barrister is a testament to his profound expertise and unwavering commitment to justice. His broad spectrum of specializations, combined with a strategic and client-focused approach, makes him a formidable presence in the legal arena of England and Wales.

email:jking@clklegal.co.uk

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Solicitor

Dessy Nascimento

Dessy’s background is in fund management and law.

Her professional experience includes managing investments for a global multinational, providing regulatory advice on the UK financial services sector and being on the board of directors of a small London-based consultancy. Alongside that, she has also held the pro-bono position of managing editor at an Oxford-based, peer-reviewed literary journal.

email:dnascimento@clklegal.co.uk

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