Civil Litigation
Our Services
⦁ Property, land and boundary disputes
Landlord/tenant or housing disputes
⦁ Neighbour disputes
⦁ Contractual disputes
⦁ Professional negligence disputes – i.e. work done poorly or not as expected by surveyors, builders, other professionals, etc.
⦁ Monetary disputes
Rather proceeding ahead with a civil litigation for dispute resolution, we always recommend an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), mediation, negotiation, arbitration and conciliation approach to resolve matters swiftly. However, if this should fail, we than ask the court to intervene.
As Civil Solicitors in Birmingham, we do everything possible to ensure a smooth court process, matters can sometimes prove to be quite lengthy, cumbersome and complex for both parties. It’s also a very time-consuming process filling out the various court forms which are needed to file a civil suit. So, our first recommendation is always settling the matter out of court, just to reiterate, as it can save you time and money.
However, if any of the ADR methods prove to be unsuccessful, our civil litigation department will work with you to bring a civil claim to court to resolve the dispute as discreetly and smoothly as possible. It should be kept in mind that any kind of litigation process is not quick, ‘to the point’ or straightforward, but with that said, quite a few cases do not end up going to trial.
Whatever grounds you have for a civil dispute, we will evaluate your claim to ensure a positive outcome, ensuring that you have adequate funding, while gathering the required evidence to build your case. We will represent you in court as your civil litigation representatives, working hard to have the final verdict presented in your favour.
Funding Your Matter.
One off advice fee:
Service: Considering documents attending on the client taking your instructions and providing advice and follow up advice confirmation. –
One-off Advice
(£250 + VAT*) +/- £100
We at A&H Law Solicitors understand that Family Law matters can be very stressful. We do our best to ensure that cost associated with these matters are tailored for each client. An example would be during the process of divorce. The cost of the divorce itself is usually quite small compared to what it can cost to separate your finances.
If your spouse contests the petition this could increase the cost of your divorce proceedings. However, this is not especially common. Potentially, where most of your costs will lie is in the separation of your finances. Therefore, a simple divorce petition would cost the client £800 plus Vat plus the court fee which at present is £593. However, should the client choose to also manage their finances within this petition, the cost will increase. The cost will be subject to the amount of work which will be required. If parties have agreed how their finances are to be split, your costs may be in the region of £3000 plus disbursements such as consent order fees in the region of £119. However, should the spouse contest the financial petition this could increase cost of your divorce.
Child contact is another stressful process for parents who want to simply continue contact with their child/children following a separation. We can do this in stages of your case which gives you even more flexibility. For example, in a family child contact matter, a fixed fee for the first stage of the proceedings can been agreed. The first stage includes, arranging mediation, completing the C100, file and serve the issued C100, compiling the court bundle and representing you the First Resolution Dispute Hearing (FRDH). For this stage, we have a fee package of £1600 plus Vat. The current court issuing fee is £255. The next stage of these proceedings will depend on the outcome at the FRDH.
Civil Litigation Pricing List
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.
| Grade | Fee earner | National 2 (per hour – p/h) |
|---|---|---|
| A | Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years’ experience | £282+VAT = £336.40 p/h |
| B | Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience | £242+VAT = £290.40 p/h |
| C | Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience | £196+VAT = £235.20 p/h |
| D | Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners | £139+VAT = £166.80 p/h |
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
| Value of your claim | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £300 | £35 |
| More than £300 but no more than £500 | £50 |
| More than £500 but no more than £1,000 | £70 |
| More than £1,000 but no more than £1,500 | £80 |
| More than £1,500 but no more than £3,000 | £115 |
| More than £3,000 but no more than £5,000 | £205 |
| More than £5,000 but no more than £10,000 | £455 |
| More than £10,000 but no more than £200,000 | 5% of the value of the claim |
| More than £200,000 | £10,000 |
Hearing Fees
| Type and Value of Claim | Fee |
|---|---|
| Small claims track for claims up to £300 | £27 |
| Small claims track for claims between £300.01 and £500 | £59 |
| Small claims track for claims between £500.01 and £1,000 | £85 |
| Small claims track for claims between £1,000.01 and £1,500 | £123 |
| Small claims track for claims between £1,500.01 and £3,000 | £181 |
| Small claims track for claims for more than £3,000 | £346 |
| Fast track claims | £619 |
| Intermediate track or multi-track claims | £1,334 |
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.
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