Our specialist civil litigation team has extensive experience in dealing with civil litigation matters.
We can assist you on issuing/defending proceedings at the high court or county court depending on the nature and value
of the claim being dealt with.
Should you ever find yourself embroiled in a dispute then our team can offer you the specialist advice you require.

We specialise in the following areas:

•  Disputes involving Commercial Contracts and Agreements
•  Corporate Disputes
•  Debt Recovery
•  Landlord tenancy issues

At A&H Law, our fees for litigation are charged at an hourly rate depending on the Grade of the individual dealing with
your case. Please see the below table, being the most recent guideline rates as of 10 September 2025. Where VAT of
20% is applicable this is stated.

A&H Law will also advise you, throughout the entire process, of any necessary disbursements to be paid such as, but not
limited to, court fees, hearing fees etc. Please see below an outline off these fees that can also be found at the below link
to the Civil Court Fees (EX50) provided by HM Courts and Tribunals Service Civil court fees (EX50) – GOV.UK
(www.gov.uk).Please be advised that disbursements do not carry VAT

        Court Fees

              Hearing Fees

How We Can Help
If you are owed a sum of money, A&H Law can act on your behalf to recover outstanding monies.
As soon as we are instructed on your matter, we will be there to explain the process each step of the way. We
understand that legal proceedings can be complicated and we are here to assist from start to finish.

Stage 1 – Sending Letter Before Action

We will send a letter before action to the debtor explaining how the debt has arisen and requesting the sums due.
Depending on the complexity of the matter this would be 1 hour (£282.00 + VAT = £338.40) – 2 hours (£564.00 + VAT =
£676.80) of a Grade A Fee Earner.

Stage 2 – Debtor’s Response

An individual debtor has 30 days from the date of the letter to respond to the Letter Before Action and a debtor company
has 14 days from the date of the letter to respond. Depending on the debtor’s response, reviewing and responding would
be approximate 2 hour (£282.00 + VAT = £564 + VAT) – 3 hours (£864.00 + VAT = £1,036.80) of a Grade A Fee Earner.

Stage 3 – Issuing Court Proceedings

Once correspondence has ceased or if a debtor does not respond at all, a claim can be issued against the debtor on your
behalf. Depending on the complexity of the matter this would be 2 hours (£564.00 + VAT = £676.80) – 4 hours (£1,128.00
+ VAT = £1,353.60) of a Grade A Fee Earner. If counsel is required to draft any particulars of claim these will be addition
to our fees.

Stage 4 – Responding to Court Proceedings

A debtor has 14 days from the date the claim was served to respond to the claim or pay the debt in full.

Stage 5a– Judgment is Obtained

If the debtor fails to respond to the claim or pay the debt, then a County Court Judgment can be obtained against the
debtor and the matter will move to our Debt Recovery process, which can be seen here.

Stage 5b – Defence is Received

If the debtor submits a defence the matter will proceed to a hearing. Depending on the type of the matter, subject of the
matter and the value of the claim, the court can provide various directions. Before completing any work, a quote will be
provided based on the work required. On average this would be 3 hours (£846.00 + VAT = £1,015.20) – 4.5 hours
(£1,269.00 + VAT = £1,522.80) of a Grade A Fee Earner.

For example, for a more complex matter whereby the defendant does respond to the letter before action and the
defendant submits a defence whereby the total amount claimed is £3,500.00. The costs would be as follows:

Cost for legal work – 2 hours for letter before action (£564.00 + VAT = £676.80), responding to debtor’s response for 3
hours (£864.00 + VAT = £1,036.80), issuing court proceedings for 5 hours (£1,410.00 + VAT = £1,692.00), responding to
defence and proceeding to court hearing for 4 hours (£1,128.00 + VAT = £1,353.60).

Disbursements – court fee of £205.00 no VAT and hearing fee of £346.00 no VAT.

Counsels fee if required: £1,200.00
Total cost = £5,711.04 inclusive of VAT.

Should you need any further assistance in this regard or feel as though you may have a dispute that requires a legal
opinion to be resolved then please contact us on 0121 786 1234 or email us at info@a-hlaw.co.uk

LANDLORD AND TENANCY

If you are a landlord dealing with legal disputes or tenancy issues, our team can help. We provide practical legal support
across all areas of landlord and tenant law, offering guidance that is tailored to your specific circumstances.

With extensive experience in this field, we keep abreast of current legislation and evolving case law to ensure our advice
is accurate, reliable, and effective. Whether you need assistance protecting your property interests, resolving disputes, or
navigating regulatory requirements, we are committed to delivering clear legal solutions and

Our Legal Services
Our legal services, which are provided on a fixed fee basis and where VAT of 20% is applicable this is stated.

• Legal Consultation (Free 30-minute Consultation)

Whether you have general questions about Landlord and Tenant Law or need specific legal advice on a particular
matter, our team is here to assist you. We provide comprehensive legal consultations to address your concerns
and guide you through complex legal issues, empowering you to make informed decisions.

• Tenancy Agreement Drafting – £150.00 + VAT = £180.00

We prepare professionally drafted tenancy agreements designed to safeguard your rights and interests as a
landlord while ensuring full compliance with current legal requirements. Once all necessary information has been
provided, the tenancy agreement can typically be completed within 28 days.

• Possession Claim – from £1600 + VAT = £1,920.00

Where eviction proceedings become necessary, we can manage the process on your behalf from start to finish.
Our services include preparing and serving the appropriate notices, issuing possession proceedings, engaging in
alternative dispute resolution where appropriate, and representing you throughout the court process. We aim to
achieve practical and effective outcomes while protecting your interests and, where possible, preserving
professional landlord and tenant relationships.

Following service of notice, the notice period will vary depending on the grounds relied upon and may range from 2
weeks to 2 months before possession proceedings can be commenced. Once proceedings have been issued, the
court will determine the timeframe for listing the hearing, which is typically between 4–8 weeks. Please note that
courts across England and Wales are currently experiencing significant delays, and timescales may therefore vary.

Issuing a possession claim comes with a court fee of £404.00 (no VAT).

For example, if you wish to instruct us to draft a notice of possession and issue possession proceedings, our fee
would be £1,600 + VAT = £1920.00, plus the court fee of £404.00, this bringing the total to £2,324.00.

Contact Us Today

Facing legal challenges as a landlord can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Contact our
professional legal team today on 0121 786 1234 or email us at info@a-hlaw.co.uk to discuss your specific needs and find
out how our landlord services, including eviction assistance, can help you.
If you are an organisation providing services to landlords please give us a call and see how we can assist your Company.