Criminal Appeals and CCRC Applications

A medium case is one with more than 2 complainants in a sex case or with more than 2 lever arches of evidence in any other case. A substantial case is a case where there are more than 3 but less than 7 complainants in a sexual case or more than a box of case papers or where other factors indicate it is in our opinion substantial . Experience tells us these cases are substantial in nature and require considerable time. We will assess each case and tell you which category it falls into. 

Each case is different and all are fact sensitive. They all require a careful and full review to be able to provide the best advice on appeal. These fees are a guide only and each case will be considered separately taking into account the specific circumstances.

Small Cases

These are convictions involving less than two complainants.

Stage 1 – Fixed fee interview conducted with Solicitors.

Stage 2 – Lawyers review including obtaining the papers and transcripts of trial. An initial review is conducted highlighting the issues for Counsel’s attention. £3000 + Vat. Video Link and Travel charged in addition. 

Stage 3 – Counsel’s involvement. 

1. If necessary advising on any additional work required to be done;
2. Provide full written opinion on merits of appeal;
3. If Grounds exist to draft Advice and Grounds of Appeal against Sentence or Conviction;
4. To arrange either video conference [included in fixed fee] or Custody conference [additional expenses for travel]
5. Fee £5,000 plus VAT

Stage 3 – Solicitor’s involvement

1. Respond to Counsel’s advice on additional work;
2. Submission of Grounds of Appeal to Court of Appeal/CCRC

To be provided an estimate for this work. 

Stage 4 – Counsel Involvement. Leave Granted.

1. Preparing Skeleton arguments and Bundles of Appeal for hearing;
2. Attendance at Appeal hearing. 
3. Travel and expenses.
4. Fee £3,000 plus VAT. Travel £500

Stage 4 – Solicitors Involvement. Leave Granted.

1. Submissions of bundles to Court of Appeal/ CCRC.
2. Attendance at hearing and travel expenses.

Solicitors to Provide Estimate for this work . 

Medium Cases

These are convictions involving less than four complainants.

Stage 1 – Fixed fee interview conducted with Solicitors.

Stage 2 – Lawyers review including obtaining the papers and transcripts of trial. An initial review is conducted highlighting the issues for Counsel’s attention. Our Fee is £5000 plus Vat. 

Stage 3 – Counsel’s involvement.

1. If necessary advising on any additional work required to be done;
2. Provide full written opinion on merits of appeal;
3. If Grounds exist to draft Advice and Grounds of Appeal against Sentence or Conviction;
4. To arrange either video conference [included in fixed fee] or Custody conference [additional expenses for travel]
5. Fee £5,000 plus VAT.

Stage 3 – Solicitor’s involvement

1. Respond to Counsel’s advice on additional work;
2. Submission of Grounds of Appeal to Court of Appeal/CCRC

To be estimated. 

Stage 4 – Counsel Involvement. Leave Granted.

1. Preparing Skeleton arguments and Bundles of Appeal for hearing;
2. Attendance at Appeal hearing.
3. Travel and expenses.
4. Fee £5,000 plus VAT. Travel £500

Stage 4 – Solicitors Involvement. Leave Granted.

1. Submissions of bundles to Court of Appeal/ CCRC.
2. Attendance at hearing and travel expenses.

To be estimated.

Larger Cases

These are convictions involving more than four but less than 7 complainants.

Stage 1 – Fixed fee interview conducted with Solicitors.

Stage 2 – Lawyers review including obtaining the papers and transcripts of trial. An initial review is conducted highlighting the issues for Counsel’s attention. Our Fee will be £5000 plus Vat. 

Stage 3 – Counsel’s involvement.

1. If necessary advising on any additional work required to be done;
2. Provide full written opinion on merits of appeal;
3. If Grounds exist to draft Advice and Grounds of Appeal against Sentence or Conviction;
4. To arrange either video conference [included in fixed fee] or Custody conference [additional expenses for travel]
5. Fee £8,000 plus VAT.

Stage 3 – Solicitor’s involvement

1. Respond to Counsel’s advice on additional work;
2. Submission of Grounds of Appeal to Court of Appeal/CCRC

To be estimated.

Stage 4 – Counsel Involvement. Leave Granted.

1. Preparing Skeleton arguments and Bundles of Appeal for hearing;
2. Attendance at Appeal hearing.
3. Travel and expenses.
4. Fee £7,000 plus VAT. Travel £500.

Stage 4 – Solicitors Involvement. Leave Granted.

1. Submissions of bundles to Court of Appeal/ CCRC.
2. Attendance at hearing and travel expenses.

To be estimated. 

Bespoke Service

If your case exceeds the large criteria or you feel that the case would be better suited to an individual case plan then you can take advantage of our bespoke service. 

We will create an individual plan based on Hourly rates Solicitor - £200.00 and Counsel £300.00. An individual plan will be costed and where additional work is quoted this will be fully broken down with no hidden costs. 

Notes: 

• The same fee structure applies to CCRC Applications
• Video Links / Visits are charged extra and are subject to a mileage and time taken for travel claim. 
• Each Case whether small, medium or large is assessed on an individual basis and the Fees set out in this document may vary 
• Additional work you request us to do will be undertaken if reasonable at additional cost 
• Payment of Fees is required in advance unless exceptionally another arrangement has been reached. Once a fixed fee has been paid and work has started no refund can be made. 

We look forward to working with you to get you to the Court of Appeal.