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DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRICE GUIDANCE

Legal disputes can feel overwhelming and unpredictable. We are here to take that weight off your shoulders. Our litigation and dispute resolution team focuses on providing straightforward advice and a clear path forward, so you feel supported and confident to resolve the matter and get back to your life or business.

We offer a fixed fee of £3,500 (+VAT) to try and resolve your matter amicably. 

If the matter becomes contentious (sophisticated negotiations are entered into, court proceedings are started, mediation is agreed, etc.) then we will discuss the additional work involved and our fees will switch to a timed fee. Timed fees are based on the time worked on your matter based on the hourly rate of the fee earner as set out below. Payments are ordinarily paid on a monthly basis according to the time spent working on your matter during the month.

Timed Fee of Fee Earners on Hourly rate (plus VAT) varies between:​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We understand that legal costs can be expensive, particularly in the context of disputes where there is no set timeframe for resolution. We will always communicate our costs with you and look to balance the costs of resolution with your expenditure so that you feel confident in your instruction.

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One way we aim to help is by offering payment plans based on the work expected to be undertaken, your living expenses and what payments you can realistically afford each month. We can discuss payment plans with you where an agreed amount is paid by you on an agreed date each month, with any outstanding legal costs to be paid upon settlement of the matter. 

We will discuss costs more in-depth prior to instruction. 

Grade
Fee Earner
Hourly Rate (plus VAT)
Grade A
Legal Counsel, Head of Department, Solicitor Advocates, Associates
£330
Grade B
Solicitors PQE 3-5 years, Senior Fee Earner
£310
Grade C
Solicitors PQE 1-3 years
£290
Grade D
Solicitors NQ 0-1 years
£270
Grade E
Trainee Solicitors
£250
Grade F
Legal Assistant
£230
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Goodwin Cowley Solicitors
3 Regent Road
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 1PA

Email: office@goodwincowley.co.uk
Tel:  01502 532 700

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Goodwin Cowley Solicitors
38-42 Bethel Street
Norwich
Norfolk
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Email: office@goodwincowley.co.uk
Tel: 0330 055 7598

Goodwin Cowley Solicitors
52 Field Lane
Kessingland
Lowestoft
NR33 7QA
Email: office@goodwincowley.co.uk
Tel: 01502 377388

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Goodwin Cowley Solicitors is a trading name of Goodwin Cowley Limited. Registered in England and Wales (Company No. 09506275). Registered Office: 3 Regent Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1PA. VAT Registration No. GB 226754691.

We are an authorised licensed Body (ABS) regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID: 625912). Our professional indemnity insurance details for the period [1.10.2025] to [31.09.2026] are held with SOMPO LIMITED (Policy Number: [LPI05554711]). 

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