Travel & Fees Guide
Travel
Although based in Portsmouth on the South Coast of England, Andrew travels widely to undertake his work, in the UK and internationally.
For example, he has undertaken work in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the USA.
Fees
Andrew’s fees when working as a barrister vary, depending on the value of the dispute and/or how complicated it is. Hourly rates of charge generally vary from GBP 300 to 600 per hour, although special lower fee rates may apply in respect of cases where substantial work is required. All fees are subject to negotiation. By prior arrangement, work may be sent without obligation for consideration by Andrew and if no fee can be agreed will be returned without charge.
Fees as an arbitrator or mediator also vary, but as a rough guide are approximately GBP 3,000 per day.
Andrew offers a low-cost one-day mediation dispute resolution service for simple disputes valued up to GBP 100,000. Please contact him for more details.
| Type of work | Indicative fee |
|---|---|
| Barrister hourly rate | GBP 300 – 600 per hour |
| Mediator / Arbitrator day rate | Approx. GBP 3,000 per day |
| Low-cost one-day mediation (disputes up to GBP 100,000) | Please contact Andrew for details |
To all fees indicated UK Value Added Tax (“VAT”) is usually added, at the current rate of 20%.
As a general rule, Andrew’s fees need to be paid in advance, or at least money paid on account to any instructing solicitor, advocate or attorney to be held on account of his fees.
As a matter of principle, Andrew does not undertake any work on a conditional fee agreement (CFA) basis. He works completely free-lance and independently, trying to give objective advice and other services.