Our Fees

Where you decide to plead not guilty there will normally be two hearings in the case.

There are two options:

1. Representation by Nicholas Diable

   1. Fixed fee of £1,500 for the first hearing

   2. Fixed fee of between £3,000 to £5,000 for the trial.

2. Representation by a barrister

   1. Fixed fee of £995 for the first hearing

   2. Fixed fee of between £2,500 to £4,500 for the trial.

These fees include:

• Representation at the first hearing and final hearing in the case;

• Obtaining disclosure from the prosecution;

• Taking a full statement of events from you at court;

• Considering evidence;

• Providing advice on likely sentence;

• Advising and assistance with mitigation documentation;

• Instructing Counsel (if applicable);

• Instructing an expert witness;

• Reviewing and serving expert evidence;

• Taking statements from any witnesses;

• Reviewing and serving witness evidence;

• Taking a formal statement of events from you; and

• Advice and assistance with mitigation documentation.

Please note that there will be additional fee of £995 for each additional court hearing that we are required to attend on your behalf. Although, where possible we will deal with additional hearings by correspondence. Most cases do not have additional hearings.

Where you decide to plead guilty and argue that there is a special reason not to ban you there will normally be two hearings in the case.

There are two options:

1. Representation by Nicholas Diable

   1. Fixed fee of £1,500 for the first hearing

   2. Fixed fee of between £3,000 to £5,000 for the special reasons stage.

2. Representation by a barrister

   1. Fixed fee of £995 for the first hearing

   2. Fixed fee of between £2,500 to £4,500 for the special reasons stage.

These fees include:

• Representation at the first hearing and final hearing in the case;

• Obtaining disclosure from the prosecution;

• Taking a full statement of events from you at court;

• Considering evidence;

• Providing advice on likely sentence;

• Advising and assistance with mitigation documentation;

• Instructing Counsel (if applicable);

• Instructing an expert witness;

• Reviewing and serving expert evidence;

• Taking statements from any witnesses;

• Reviewing and serving witness evidence;

• Taking a formal statement of events from you; and

• Advice and assistance with mitigation documentation.

Please note that there will be additional fee of £995 for each additional court hearing that we are required to attend on your behalf. Although, where possible we will deal with additional hearings by correspondence. Most cases do not have additional hearings.

There are two options:

1. Fixed fee of £995 for representation in court by a barrister, this fee includes the cost of the barrister; or

2. Fixed fee of £1,500 for representation in court by Nicholas Diable