Fees
Blackburn Law aims to provide clear, fair, and transparent legal fees, tailored to the nature of each case while maintaining professional consistency, predictability, and compliance with ethical standards.
How our fees are determined
Legal fees are established based on objective criteria, including:
- the type of legal service requested
- the complexity and urgency of the matter
- the estimated time and professional work involved
- the level of assistance required (advisory services or full representation)
- whether the service is provided remotely or requires in-person assistance
Fees are always discussed and agreed in advance, following an initial consultation.
Types of Service
Blackburn Law provides different levels of legal assistance depending on the needs of each case. These generally fall into two categories:
Remote and advisory services
Certain services can be provided remotely or on an advisory basis, such as legal assessments, document review, procedural guidance, and strategic advice. These services typically involve lower fees due to their limited scope and time commitment, and are particularly suitable for clients who require targeted legal input or ongoing guidance without full representation.
Full legal representation
For matters requiring full legal representation — including the preparation of applications, submissions before authorities, and in-person assistance — fees reflect the broader scope of work and the sustained professional involvement required throughout the procedure.
Whether assistance is provided on an advisory basis or through full representation, all work is clearly defined in advance so that you understand what is included, the level of professional involvement required, and how fees will be applied throughout the procedure.
Payment options
Where appropriate, flexible payment arrangements may be offered, including the possibility of payment in instalments.
All payment structures are agreed in advance, clearly documented, and designed to ensure transparency and predictability.
Access to justice
Blackburn Law is committed to upholding access to justice and human rights. In exceptional cases, and subject to availability, reduced-fee or pro bono assistance may be considered, particularly in matters involving vulnerability or significant humanitarian and human-rights considerations.
Initial consultation
Every case is different. An initial consultation allows us to understand your situation, clarify the scope of the required legal work, and provide a clear and reasoned fee proposal before any commitment is made.