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    Tax Services

    11th February 2019 by

    Many private clients based in or connected to the UK are members of a family of global citizens who have, in addition to the UK, multi-jurisdictional personal, family, business and investment interests across a number of borders, countries and regions.

    Our tax team provide the full range of contentious and non-contentious tax advice to clients both in the UK and globally.

    Tax is increasingly complex, reputationally sensitive and potentially costly. We will help you plan and manage your tax affairs efficiently, and ensure you are tax compliant.

    Specifically, clients continue to rely on our help in areas such as:

    • Residence and domicile, pre-immigration tax and wealth planning and emigration planning
    • International and cross-border personal and corporate tax planning
    • Corporate tax planning for trading compliance
    • International asset-holding structures for personal and business assets, including art, private jets, yachts and classic cars
    • Tax-efficient remuneration and the tax- efficient extraction of business profit
    • Tax-efficient structuring of investments for UK and non-UK domiciled individuals
    • Tax authority enquiries and investigations
    • Voluntary disclosure of undeclared tax liabilities
    • Obtaining formal revenue clearances
    • Tax profile risk management
    • Reporting obligations
    • Estate Planning

    For more information on our services or to have a free consultation please contact one of the team on 020 7822 4000 / 01273 685 888 or email tax@healys.old-website.shout-loud.co.uk.

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    International Wealth Structuring

    24th January 2019 by

    The International Wealth Structuring team at Healys offers a full bespoke service to high-net -worth individuals and their families. As part of the international team’s mandate, they help successful families and entrepreneurs protect their assets.

    The team offers a wide range of advice on all aspects of wealth structuring. This can involve using international and domestic trusts in both local and offshore jurisdictions.

    Our experts of over 20 years’ experience are able to advise you on where is best to protect your assets and the necessary tax reporting on your wealth if you enter the UK on a temporary basis for visits for work, business or other reasons, or should you and your family decide to remain there permanently.

    Most of our clients are foreign nationals that have entered the UK using the Tier 1 Investor/ Entrepreneur visa and are planning to secure their wealth and pass it on to future generations.

    Whether or not they or their families choose to remain, many of our clients acquire properties in the UK. Recent changes to a number of the tax rules presents challenges as regards structuring the property purchase in the most tax-effective and beneficial manner for clients and their families.

    Our team is on hand to guide you through the red tape and give you practical and commercially sound advice that is tailored to your situation. The team can advise on the most tax-efficient way of protecting and growing your wealth.

    For more information on our services or to have a free consultation please contact one of the team on 020 7822 4000 / 01273 685 888 or email international@healys.old-website.shout-loud.co.uk

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    Private Wealth

    24th January 2019 by

    The protection of the wealth you have accumulated over your life is critical to later planning.

    Whether you are a private individual, professional, entrepreneur, or someone who has inherited wealth, Healys will be able to help you with all UK and international legal issues.

    Healys are specialists in numerous areas of Private Wealth work, varying from advising internationally mobile high-net-worth clients with UK connections on their estate planning, to administering estates, obtaining probate, preparing declarations of trust in relation to property, deeds of variation in connection with wills, powers of attorney, and overseeing general personal and financial affairs (particularly for the elderly).

    We offer advice on potential tax- saving devices and financial planning. We have also a list of selected business contacts from independent financial advisors, accountants and wealth managers to assist you.

    Healys knows the value of the personal service that we provide our clients. We have friendly, approachable staff and ensure our clients receive the best advice. Healys Solicitors endeavours to make the planning to protect and increase our clients’ wealth holistic, complementing personal and family aspirations, business succession planning requirements and other related wealth management strategies.

    For more information on our services or to have a free consultation please contact one of the team on 020 7822 4000 / 01273 685 888 or email privatewealth@healys.old-website.shout-loud.co.uk

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    Conveyancing Service Charges

    4th December 2018 by

    Healys LLP Schedule of Average Fees – Purchase

    All costs are subject to VAT which is currently at 20%.

     Our fees cover all of the work required to complete your purchase.

    The above are our average fees and upon your instructions we will agree a fixed price with you subject to the nature of the property and the complexity of the transaction and/or introducer/lender panel fee agreement.

    Purchase Price                                                      Fee Range

    £0.00 – £250,000.00                                          £895.00 – £995.00

    £250,001.00 – £550,000.00                          £995.00 – £1,500.00

    £550,001.00 – £750,000.00                          £1,500.00 – £1,750.00

    £750,001.00 – £1,000,000.00                      £1,750.00 – £1,950.00

    £1,000,000.00 +                                                    Price on enquiry

    If applicable the following additional charges may apply:-

    Leasehold fee for leasehold properties £150.00
    Acting for Lender on a purchase £145.00
    Completion of SDLT Return £85.00
    Our same day bank transfer fee £35.00
    Unregistered title fee £400.00
    New build fee £250.00
    Shared ownership £250.00
    Help to buy with equity mortgage £350.00
    Help to buy ISA £50.00
    Lifetime ISA £100.00
    AML search fee (per person) £20.00
    AML search fee for company £40.00

     

    Disbursements (payable to third parties) will be incurred as follows:-

    Land Registry registration fee  

    This fee is based on the purchase price of the property. The fee is between £20.00 and £910.00. See link for Land Registry prices

    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees

     
    Land Registry pre-completion searches  

    These fees are dependent on how many purchases there are. The priority search fee is £3.00 per title and bankruptcy searches are £2.00 per person

     
    Notice of transfer fee  

    This fee is set out in the Lease. Often the fee is between £50.00 and £300.00

     
    Notice of charge fee  

    This fee is set out in the Lease. Often the fee is between £50.00 and £300.00

     
    Deed of covenant fee  

    This fee is provided by the management company for the property and can be difficult to estimate. Often it is between £100.00 and £300.00

     
    Certificate of compliance fee  

    To be confirmed upon receipt of the Lease. It can range from between £100.00 and £300.00

     
    Search fees  

    This includes local, drainage, environmental and chancel searches. This fee is dependent on the searches required and the local authority in which the property is situated

     
    Stamp Duty Land Tax  

    This depends on the purchase price of the property. You can calculate the amount by using HMRC’s website https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/calculate-stamp-duty-land-tax/#/intro

     
    Indemnity Insurance policy (if required)  

    The premium for this policy will depend on the risk required to be covered and the price paid for the property

     

    The stages involved in the purchase of a residential property depend upon the circumstances of the transaction.  The following is a brief list of the key stages involved in a purchase:

    • Taking your instructions and providing you with initial advice
    • Checking that your finances are in place to fund the purchase and contacting the lender’s solicitors (if separately represented)
    • Receiving and advising you on the contract documentation
    • Carrying out searches
    • Obtaining any relevant planning permissions or other documents revealed in the local search
    • Making any necessary enquiries of the seller’s solicitors
    • Reviewing the conditions of your mortgage offer
    • Providing you with advice on all documents and information received
    • Providing you with the documents required for signature to include the Contract, Mortgage Deed, etc.
    • Agreeing a completion date – this will be the date on which you complete your purchase
    • Exchanging contracts and notifying you that this has happened
    • Carrying out pre-completion searches at the Land Registry
    • Arranging for all funds required from your lender and from you to be requested
    • Completing the purchase on the completion date
    • Dealing with the submission of the Land Transaction Return to HMRC and paying the Stamp Duty Land Tax due
    • Serving notice of transfer/charge on the managing agents/landlord to advise them that you are the new owner
    • Dealing with the application for registration at the Land Registry

     

    How long the process takes from your offer being accepted until the date that you can move into your new home will depend on a number of factors; even if your own transaction is straightforward, if you are in a chain you could find that you have to wait for other parties in the chain to be ready.  It is therefore impossible to say with any degree of certainty exactly how long your transaction will take, but we will do all we can to make sure that it completes as quickly as possible.  As a rough guideline, assuming no particular issues arise, the average timescale would be somewhere in the region of two to three months. If you would like a more detailed projection please feel free to give one of our conveyancers a call so that they can talk through your own particular circumstances with you.

     

    Healys LLP Schedule of Average Fees – Sale

    All costs are subject to VAT which is currently 20%.

    Our fees cover all of the work required to complete your sale.

    Sale price                                                                       Fee Range

    £0.00 – £250,000.00                                               £895.00 – £1,100.00

    £250,001.00 – £550,000.00                                £1,100.00 – £1,500.00

    £550,001.00 – £750,000.00                                £1,500.00 – £1,700.00

    £750,001.00 – £1,000,000.00                             £1,700.00 – £1,850.00

    £1,000,000.00 +                                                           Price on enquiry

    The above are our average fees and upon your instructions we will agree a fixed price with you subject to the nature of the property and the complexity of the transaction and/or introducer/lender panel fee agreement.

    If applicable the following additional charges may apply:-

    Leasehold fee for leasehold properties £150.00
    Redemption of mortgage on sale £145.00
    Our same day bank transfer fee £35.00
    Unregistered title fee £400.00
    Shared ownership £250.00
    AML search fees (per person) £20.00
    AML search fees for company £40.00

     

    Disbursements (payable to third parties) will be incurred as follows:-

    Land Registry fees for copy title documents  

    This fee will be dependent on how many documents are required. The fees are between £6.00 and £24.00

     
    Managing Agent’s/Landlord’s fee for management pack  

    This fee is provided by the managing agents/landlord and can be difficult to estimate. Often it is between £200.00 and £400.00

     
    Deed of Covenant fee  

    This fee is provided by the management company for the property and can be difficult to estimate. Often it is between £100.00 and £300.00

     
    Indemnity Insurance Policy (if required)  

    The premium for this policy will depend on the risk required to be covered and the price paid for the property

     

    The stages involved in the sale of a residential property depend upon the circumstances of the transaction.  The following is a brief list of the key stages involved in a sale:

    • Taking your instructions and providing you with initial advice
    • Preparing the contract documentation and providing the same to the buyer’s conveyancer
    • Obtaining any relevant planning permissions or other documents relating to the property
    • Obtaining a management pack from the managing agents (if leasehold)
    • Receiving the buyer’s conveyancer’s enquiries, advising you on these and assisting you with your replies
    • Providing you with the documents required for signature to include the Contract, Transfer Deed and any other required documents
    • Agreeing a completion date – this will be the date on which you complete your sale
    • Exchanging contracts and notifying you that this has happened
    • Completing the sale on the completion date
    • Redeeming any existing mortgages on the property
    • Settling your estate agent’s commission

     

    How long the process takes from your acceptance of an offer until completion of the sale takes place depends on a number of factors; even if your own transaction is straightforward, if you are in a chain you could find that you have to wait for other parties in the chain to be ready.  It is therefore impossible to say with any degree of certainty exactly how long your transaction will take, but we will do all we can to make sure that it completes as quickly as possible.  As a rough guideline, assuming no particular issues arise, the average timescale would be somewhere in the region of two to three months. If you would like a more detailed projection please feel free to give one of our conveyancers a call so that they can talk through your own particular circumstances with you.

    Healys LLP Schedule of Average Fees – Remortgages

    All costs are subject to VAT which is currently 20%.

    Our fees cover all of the work required to complete your remortgage.                                                            

    Remortgage Amount Fee range
     £0.00 – £550,001.00 £495.00 – £595.00
     £550,001.00 – £750,000.00 £595.00 – £795.00
     £750,001.00 – £1,000,000.00 £795.00 – £1200.00
     £1,001,000.00 + Price on enquiry

    If applicable the following additional charges may apply:-

    Leasehold fee for leasehold properties £150.00
    Acting for Lender on a remortgage £145.00
    Our same day bank transfer fee £35.00
    Unregistered title fee £400.00
     AML search fee (per person) £20.00
     AML search fee for company £40.00

     

    The above are our average fees and upon your instructions we will agree a fixed price with you subject to the nature of the property and the complexity of the transaction and/or introducer/lender panel fee agreement.

    Disbursements (payable to third parties) will be incurred as follows:-

    Land Registry registration fee  

    This fee is based on the remortgage sum for the property. The fee is between £20.00 and £250.00. See link for Land Registry prices

    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees

     
    Land Registry pre-completion searches  

    These fees are dependent on how many remortgages there are. The priority search fee is £3.00 per title and bankruptcy searches are £2.00 per person

     
    Notice of transfer fee  

    This fee is set out in the Lease. Often the fee is between £50.00 and £300.00

     
    Notice of charge fee  

    This fee is set out in the Lease. Often the fee is between £50.00 and £300.00

     
    Search fees  

    This includes local, drainage, environmental and chancel searches. This fee is dependent on the searches required and the local authority in which the property is situated and is between £280.00 and £320.00. It may be that your Lender will accept an indemnity insurance in place of searches

     
    Indemnity Insurance policy (if required)  

    The premium for this policy will depend on the risk required to be covered and the price paid for the property

     

    4th December 2018 -
    Employment Solicitors - Healys LLP

    Employment Service Charges

    4th December 2018 by

    The Employment Team at Healys has collectively over 29 years’ experience in delivering high-quality work in employment law & practice. The Team has particular expertise in unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal clams.

    Regardless of who works on your matter, they will be supervised by Allison Grant, Partner & Head of Employment.

    Allison Grant is the head of our team and has over 24 years’ experience as a solicitor in employment law & practice work. Allison has a Master’s Degree in Employment Law.

    Our pricing for bringing and defending claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal

    We charge our work based on hourly rates. This varies depending on the level of experience of the fee earner.

    Allison Grant, Partner & Head of Employment, hourly rate is £320 (exclusive of VAT)

    Solicitor, hourly rate is £250 (exclusive of VAT)

    Trainee Solicitor, hourly rate is £150 plus VAT (exclusive of VAT)

    Simple case: £7,000 to £12,500 (excluding VAT)

    Medium complexity case: £15,000 to £30,000 (excluding VAT)

    High complexity case: £30,000 upwards (excluding VAT)

    Factors that could make a case more complex:

    • If it is necessary to make or defend applications to amend claims or to provide further information about an existing claim
    • Defending claims that are brought by litigants in person
    • Making or defending a costs application
    • Complex preliminary issues such as whether the Claimant is disabled (if this is not agreed by the parties) or jurisdictional points such as time limits
    • The amount of documents
    • The number of witnesses
    • Making or defending a specific disclosure application
    • If it is an automatic unfair dismissal claim e.g. if you are dismissed after blowing the whistle on your employer
    • Allegations of discrimination and/or blowing the whistle which are linked to the dismissal

    If a member of our team covers the advocacy for a Tribunal Hearing there will be an additional charge for attending a Hearing of between £450 and £950 per day (excluding VAT). The charge depends on the complexity of the case and the level of experience of the fee earner.

    Preliminary Hearings are normally covered within a day; whereas Full Merits Hearings could be between 2 and 6 days, depending on the complexity of the case.

    Disbursements

    If Counsel covers the advocacy, there will be a Brief fee to cover Counsel’s preparation for the Hearing and to include day one of the Hearing. The Brief fee is estimated to be between £1,500 and £5,500 (exclusive of VAT). In addition, Counsel will charge a Refresher fee, which is a fee per day for days 2, 3, 4 of the Hearing etc. The Refresher fee will depend on the level of experience of the Counsel, and is estimated to be between £500 and £1,500 (exclusive of VAT), ranging from junior to more senior Counsel.

    Key stages

    The fees set out above cover all of the work in relation to the following key stages of a claim:

    • Taking your initial instructions, reviewing the papers and advising you on the merits of the claim and likely compensation (revisited throughout the matter and subject to change)
    • Entering into pre-claim conciliation via ACAS where this is mandatory to explore whether a settlement can be reached
    • Preparing ET1 Claim or ET3 Response
    • Reviewing and advising on Claim or Response from other party
    • Exploring settlement and negotiating settlement throughout the process
    • Preparing or considering a Schedule of Loss
    • Preparing for (and attending) a Preliminary Hearing
    • Exchanging documents with the other party and agreeing a bundle of documents
    • Taking witness statements, drafting statements and agreeing their content with witnesses
    • Preparing bundle of documents
    • Reviewing and advising on the other party’s Witness Statements
    • Agreeing a List of Issues, a Chronology and/or Cast List
    • Preparation and attendance at Final Hearing, including Brief to Counsel

    The stages set out above are an indication of the process, and if some of stages above are not required, the fee will be reduced. You may wish to handle the Claim yourself and only have our advice in relation to some of the stages. This can also be arranged based on your individual needs.

    Conditional fees do not apply.

    We recommend you check any insurance policies to ascertain whether or not you have access to legal expenses insurance that may cover legal representation to make a Claim or defend a Claim.

    How long will my matter take?

    The time that it takes from taking your initial instruction to the final resolution of your matter depends largely on the stage at which your case is resolved.

    If a settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation via ACAS, your case may take between 2 to 6 weeks.

    If your claim proceeds to a Full Merits Hearing, your case may take between 6 to 12 months. This is just an estimate and we will of course be able to give you a more accurate timescale once we have more information and as the matter progresses.

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    Will and Probate Service Charges

    4th December 2018 by

    Our firm adopts a transparent and fair charging fee structure. We also endeavour to be competitive with market rates. There are two ways in which we charge for our services, either an hourly rate or on a fixed fee basis. If you opt to proceed on an hourly basis, our fees are based on the hourly rates of, and time spent by a solicitor and / or support staff on the matter.

    Administration of Estates

    Work in relation to administration of estates and applying for a probate is undertaken by a solicitor. Our Wills and Probate solicitor’s charging rate is £250 per hour plus VAT whereas those assisting, such as a trainee solicitors and/or paralegals, charge £150 per hour plus VAT.

    Where we are instructed to deal with the administration of an estate (which includes liaising with institutions to obtain the correct information to apply for probate, and collection and distribution of assets of the estate), we anticipate our fees will be £5,000 to £6,750 (excluding VAT). This is based on the administration of the estate taking 25 to 35 hours which is generally where the following applies;

    • There is a valid Will
    • There is no more than one property
    • There are no more than 6 bank or building society accounts
    • There are no other intangible assets
    • There are 1 to 3 beneficiaries
    • There is no Inheritance Tax payable and the Executors do not need to submit a full account to HMRC
    • There are no disputes between beneficiaries on the division of assets
    • There are no claims made against the estate

    The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter. For example if there is only one beneficiary and limited assets, the costs will be towards the lower end of the scale. Whereas if there are a large number of beneficiaries and lots of additional assets, the cost is likely to be higher.

    Please note our fees do not include any fees for the sale of any property.

    In some circumstances, we are able to deal with the preparation of the application of a grant of probate only. In such cases we anticipate our fees will be £675 to £1,350 (excluding VAT). This is based on the application of a grant of probate taking 3 to 6 hours to complete, where the Executor is able to provide us with the assets and liabilities of the estate and where the estate is not a taxable estate.

    Disbursements

    Disbursements are costs relating to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as probate fees.

    Disbursements likely to be incurred are as followed:

    • Probate application fee which is currently £155 but from April 2019 will be set as follows:
    Value of estate (before inheritance tax) Proposed
    Fee
    Up to £50,000 or exempt from requiring a grant of probate £0
    Exceeds £50,000 but does not exceed £300,000 £250
    Exceeds £300,000 but does not exceed £500,000 £750
    Exceeds £500,000 but does not exceed £1m £2,500
    Exceeds £1m but does not exceed £1.6m £4,000
    Exceeds £1.6m but does not exceed £2m £5,000
    In excess of £2m £6,000

     

    • £7-9 Swearing of the oath (per executor)
    • Bankruptcy-only Land Charges Department searches (£2 per beneficiary)
    • £93.60 Post in The London Gazette – Protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors
    • £200 Post in a Local Newspaper – This also helps to protect against unexpected claims
    • Anti-money-laundering searches at a cost of £10 plus VAT for UK residents and £30 plus VAT for non-UK residents
    • Accountancy Fees for the preparation of tax returns
    • Costs to value or sell stocks and shares
    • Any additional copies of the grant required (charged at a cost of 50p per copy)
    • The fee to redirect post (if required)
    • Any insurance premiums required to be paid (such as for unoccupied property)
    • Any inheritance tax, which is payable from the estate
    • Valuation fee for property

    What will we do for you?

    • Provide you with a dedicated and experienced probate solicitor to work on your matter
    • Identify the legally appointed executors or administrators and beneficiaries
    • Accurately identify the type of probate application you will require
    • Obtain the relevant documents required to make the application
    • Complete the Probate Application and the relevant HMRC forms
    • Draft a legal oath for you to swear
    • Make the application to the Probate Court on your behalf
    • Obtain the probate
    • Collect and distribute all assets in the estate

    How long will this take?

    On average, estates are generally dealt with within 5 to 8 months. Obtaining the information to lead to the grant takes 6 to 8 weeks, and obtaining the grant of probate takes 2 to 3 weeks. Collecting assets following grant of probate can take between 4 to 8 weeks. Once this has been completed, we can distribute the assets, which normally takes 2 to 4weeks. Collection and distribution may take longer where assets, such as property, are to be sold.

    What if my estate is more complex than this?

    If your estate is a fairly complex estate, for example the assets of the estate included a number pf properties or share holdings and is is liable to inheritance tax, we will be very pleased to discuss  with you, without obligation, the work that will be required in dealing with the estate and provide a fee estimate.

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    Immigration Service Charges

    29th November 2018 by
    Type of CaseGuideline Fees
    Initial Consultation£250 - £500 (price of consultation may be deducted from professional fees if further instruction is made).
    Tier 1 (Investor) - Entry Clearance£12,500
    Tier 1 (Investor) - In-Country Switch£12,500
    Tier 1 (Investor) - Extension£18,000
    Tier 1 (Investor) - Indefinite Leave to Remain£18,000
    Innovator visa: Entry Clearance£12,500
    Innovator visa: Extension£12,500
    Innovator visa: Switch £12,500
    Start-up£5,000
    Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) - Extension£10,000
    Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) - Indefinite Leave to Remain£15,000
    Student Visa£3,500
    Child Student - Entry Clearance£3,500
    Child Student - In-Country Switch£3,500
    Child Student - Extension£3,500
    Parent of a Child at School£3,500
    Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) Temporary Migrants-Entry Clearance
    		£3,500
    PBS Dependant Entry Clearance£2,000 for first,
    £500 for each additional dependant applying
    (applying separately from £3,000)
    PBS Dependant In-Country Switch£2,000 for first,
    £500 for each additional dependant applying
    (applying separately from £3,000)
    PBS Dependant Extension£2,000 for first,
    £500 for each additional dependant applying
    (applying separately from £3,000)
    PBS Dependant Indefinite Leave to Remain£2,000 per dependant
    (applying separately from £3,000)
    EU Pre Settled Status£1,000 - £1,500
    EU Settled Status£2,500 - £3,000
    Settlement under Immigration Rules
    10 Year Lawful Residence

    Available to applicants who have been
    living legally in the UK for 10 continuous years
    		£5,000 - £7,500
    Becoming a British Citizen

    For applicants who want to obtain British nationality
    Naturalise as British Citizen 6(1)

    Available to individuals who have already
    obtained settled status in the UK (either
    Permanent Residence or Indefinite Leave
    to Remain) and held it for 12 months
    		£3,000
    Naturalise as British Citizen 6(2)

    Available to individuals who have already
    obtained settled status in the UK (either
    Permanent Residence or Indefinite Leave
    to Remain) and are married to a British Citizen
    		£3,000
    Register a Child as a British Citizen

    Available to children under 18 years old who
    wish to obtain British nationality
    		 £3,000
    First British Passport Application£2,000
    (complex situations quoted separately)
    Family members of British Citizens

    Available for those who apply as a spouse of a British citizen or settled person in the UK (Appendix FM)
    Entry ClearanceSpouse: £5,000
    Child: £3,000
    In Country SwitchSpouse: £5,000
    Child: £3,000
    ExtensionSpouse: £5,000
    Child: £3,000
    Indefinite Leave to Remain
    (settlement)
    		Spouse: £5,000
    Child: £5,000
    Fiancé Visa£3,000
    Fiancé Visa plus Spouse visa£5,000
    Sponsor Licence Application£15,000
    Skilled Worker: Entry Clearance£3,500
    Skilled Worker: Leave to Remain£3,500
    Intra-Company Transfer: Entry Clearance£3,500
    Intra-Company Transfer: Leave to Remain£3,500
    Tier 2 (Minister Of Religion)
    Entry clearance and Leave to Remain
    		£3,500
    Tier 2 (Sportsperson)
    Entry clearance and Leave to Remain
    		£3,500
    Skilled Worker and Tier 2 Category Indefinite Leave to Remain

    Only available to Skilled worker and Tier 2 General, Sportsperson or Minister of Religion migrants who have spent a continuous period of 5 years in the UK
    		£5,000
    Tier 5 Temporary Workers

    Available to applicants who want to come
    to the UK for a short time for work experience
    or undertake training
    		£3,500
    (all Tier 5 temporary workers)
    Representative of an Overseas Business£10,000
    Domestic Worker£3,500
    Ancestry Visa£5,000
    Visit Visa£2,000 – £2,500
    No Time Limit Application (NTL) £1,500
    Transfer of Conditions (TOC)£1,500
    BRP Replacement£1,500

     

    Any Home Office fees incurred for making an application are not included and you will have to pay this direct as part of the application process.

    The work we undertake on your behalf will involve the following:

    • Discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you
    • Providing you with advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the relevant criteria
    • If you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be resolved and in what way
    • Consideration of the supporting evidence you have provided
    • Where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses
    • Preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf
    • If the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear guidance (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time and advise you of the costs involved
    • Giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take

    How long will my application take?

    • We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. We will provide you with an estimate of the likely timescales, however, these are subject to the Home Office making further enquiries which could lengthen the time required to decide an application.
    • We will normally be able to submit this type of application within 2-4 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.

    NB: If an immigration application is not listed above then please let us know and we will discuss your requirements and advise on fees.

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    MEDICAL & CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE TESTIMONIALS

    26th November 2018 by

    Dear Jonathan. I am so glad that it was you who handled my case. I really felt that you handled it exactly as I wanted. I am truly grateful for all the time and patience you put into it. It was quite complex and so your attention to detail gave me great reassurance. We can’t thank you enough for all the advice and support that you gave us throughout this journey. It is a real relief to be able to draw a line under it. The monies will make a massive difference to us. We are hoping that it may have brought to light some key areas at the hospital so that this may be much less likely to happen to someone else in the future. We really appreciate all your help Jonathan. Thank you again. 
    LD East Sussex, May 2021

    “Dear Mr Austen-Jones, let me please thank you very much for your diligent and professional service throughout – in spite of this not being a high-profile case, I really appreciated your care, attention and excellent communication…should I have any future requirement for legal support I will definitely get in touch with you and your firm again.”  
    SW London, March 2021

    “I would like to thank Healys Solicitors especially Jonathan Austen-Jones and our barrister Helen Pooley. Our case was a very sad and distressing one where we lost our father in unforeseen circumstances. Healys took our case on and worked tirelessly with such skill, diligence and care. They supported me and my family at one of the most horrendous of times. Having not been exposed to the dealings within the Coroner’s office we had not appreciated how much work was involved and how emotionally draining it had become and feel that without their support we would have quite literally “drowned” in the wave of experience. At every juncture we would receive clear and transparent communications from Jonathan which helped us understand where we were at and what was required next. It also made us appreciate the process involved in such cases. The skill and tenacity shown by Jonathan and Helen was so appreciated and commendable. We would like to thank Jonathan and Helen for all their assistance and support and wish them both the very best for the future.” 
    Family of Mr A, October 2020

    “I would highly recommend this firm. My solicitor, Jonathan Austen Jones, dealt with my claim over a period of three years. I found Jonathan and his team very experienced and knowledgeable in all details of Medical Negligence claims. I was kept up to date in all aspects of the claim. The final outcome was very satisfactory. I would also mention all the staff I had contact with were very pleasant and friendly.”  
    Mr AJ Noble, April 2020

    “Thank you for all your hard work…it has been much appreciated and I’ve been very happy with how easy you have made this for me. You have explained everything in detail… I would like to say I think you have been very professional throughout the whole process and I would definitely recommend your services if anybody I knew required help in this area.”  
    Miss D, Sept 2019, Dental negligence claim

    My family and I want to thank you for all your hard work, advice and above all knowledge of how to bring about a successful conclusion. I have always been very happy that you can be relied upon to do the very best for me as a client. Dealing with something like my accident has been a strain for all of us. Your calm approach has been very supportive, safely guiding us through the processes which can be very daunting.
    Mr S

    “As a satisfied client I wanted to write to you to give you an honest appraisal of the work carried out by Jonathan Austen-Jones. Jonathan has been a source of much help and support during a difficult time for me after a severe traffic accident in October 2017. Jonathan is a credit to you and your firm; he is a true professional in every sense. I have thanked him personally for helping my family through a very tough period.  Now we have successfully concluded the compensation claim undoubtedly made easier with the knowledge and professionalism that Jonathan possesses.”
    Mr C

    “Many thanks Jonathan, you have been amazingly helpful and I am so grateful for how easy you have made things from my end.”
    Miss P

    “Dear Jonathan… I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for all your hard work and support in negotiating a settlement.  This has not been an easy case and with your expertise, compassion and patience you have finally brought my case to a satisfactory conclusion.  I can now go ahead with restorative work to my teeth and with ongoing support I can now look forward to a happier future.”
    Mrs O'B

    “I feel very fortunate to have found Jonathan and would not hesitate to recommend him. He is very professional, responsive, practical, and thorough – everything you need in a solicitor! He always took the time to explain the legal issues in plain terms, and I appreciated his practical approach. I had only to describe my situation and experience to him once in an initial conversation and was surprised to find all the details in the subsequent letters and documentation which correctly and accurately summarised my position. He was helpful, knowledgeable, fair and supportive every step of the way. Thank you, Jonathan, for all of your help and support!“
    Mrs K

    “I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time and effort you have spent on my case and for the excellent service I have received.  The small details, such as immediate replies to letters etc. make dealing with these kind of situations much easier and therefore thank you once again.“
    Mr I

    “Thank you for your perseverance in my claim, your excellent advice and recommendations… Should I ever need your services again, I will not hesitate to use your firm.“
    Mr V

    “My case was abandoned by my first solicitor 18 months after my accident when I was told that I didn’t stand a chance of winning.  I contacted Jonathan Austen-Jones at Healys LLP and following a careful review he decided to take my case, when no other solicitor showed any confidence in it.  Soon after I realised the difference in communication, how quickly I received responses, professional and honest advice.  During my case preparation I regularly received updates, I always felt well‑informed.  We cannot thank you enough for all the hard work you put into this, for all the support over the past two years enabling us to have confidence in you and being able to focus on rehabilitation.  Thank you again for everything and a successful outcome.“
    Mrs K

    “… As this was my first foray into the legal world, I understandably had one or two apprehensions along the way – all of which were quickly laid to rest by Jonathan who showed great patience, understanding and skill in providing explanations and reassurance as required and took the time to reassure me on things that are no doubt “bread and butter” in the legal world. I found Jonathan to be as adept at fighting my case as he was at reassuring!  Not only did he secure a very strong opening offer from the other side, he also managed to negotiate a near 50% increase on the offer within 48 hours. I feel very fortunate and privileged to have been represented by Jonathan and will certainly seek his help and advice again in the future, should the need arise.  I would also be delighted to recommend him to others. Please accept my sincere thanks for resolving my claim…. Thank you Jonathan! “
    Mr R

    “Jonathan has and continues to be invaluable in helping us through an extremely sad time.  My foster daughter, through a series of decisions made by some professionals, was not treated and information not shared with appropriate others which inevitably ended tragically, but which could have been completely avoided.  Jonathan helped and guided us through obtaining the medical records and briefed us before going before the two Health Trusts and the Coroner.  It was so very traumatic and sad and once we had obtained the medical records and relived everything, Jonathan was supportive, compassionate and professional every step of the way.  There is no doubt in my mind we could not have managed this case alone.”
    Mrs A

    “Dear Jonathan, This is to say thank you for being so amazing over the last 4 years both professionally and personally.  You have worked so hard towards my case.  N and I truly appreciate all you have done.  Best wishes to you and your family.”
    Mr & Mrs C

    “From the start he was very clear in setting out the issues, keeping me up-to-date with developments and patiently answering my questions. Despite the challenges in the particulars of my case, I was always confident that Jonathan would secure the very best outcome for me. I was proved right.”
    Mr S.M

    “Dear Jonathan, Thank you for all your hard work on my behalf. The main point of this claim was to prove misdiagnosis – which you have – obviously the money is very much appreciated! I do hope that I won’t need your services again, but I would gladly recommend your firm. Once again thank you for all your hard work, Yours sincerely, Mrs. GW”
    Mrs G.W

    “Dear Jonathan, I think it is appropriate at this stage for me to express in writing my very sincere appreciation of the work you have done on T’s behalf. I am also personally grateful for the courtesy, patience and helpfulness you have shown me. It has been a great help in a situation where such deep feelings and sensitivities have been involved. I would like to repeat how delighted I was with the way the hearing went yesterday and the Judge’s comment confirmed emphatically what a good outcome you have achieved.”
    Mr B

    “Dear Mr. Austen-Jones, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and advice over the past three years and for achieving a very satisfactory conclusion to my case for me. I certainly appreciated your efficient manner in arranging all my appointments and for keeping me so well informed of developments. I also found being able to telephone you direct to discuss matters very helpful, in this day of automated telephone services! With much gratitude and thanks.”
    Mrs W

    “Thank you for your perseverance in my claim, your excellent advice and recommendations… Should I ever need your services again, I will not hesitate to use your firm.”
    Mr V

    “I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time and effort you have spent on my case and for the excellent service I have received. The small details, such as immediate replies to letters etc. make dealing with these kind of situations much easier and therefore thank you once again.”
    Mrs F

    “I would like to express my thanks for the helpful and professional way you pursued this claim.  I hope I don’t need your services again, but I would certainly recommend you to anyone else in a similar situation. Thank you once again.”
    Mr T

    “Dear Jonathan, Our dealings together in this case are now rapidly drawing to a close and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you personally for all your efforts in reaching this conclusion.  I cannot tell you the relief I felt right at the beginning nearly 3 years ago, when you adopted this case and believed in me… Once again my deepest thanks… With my very best wishes”
    Mrs W

    “May I take the opportunity of thanking you personally for the manner in which you have handled my claim, keeping me absolutely up-to-date every step of the way… I am most grateful for your professionalism and the efficiency with which you have acted. Thank you”.
    Mr M

    “May I take this opportunity to express my utmost thanks, gratitude and satisfaction for all the hard work you invested on my case.  I really was delighted with the final settlement and wish you all the best for the future.With repeated thanks”
    Dr C

    “I would like to take this chance to thank you once again, I am most grateful to you for all of your hard work on my behalf.  You have turned what could have been for me an awkward and unpleasant situation into one that was in the end quite painless due to your efforts…Thank you once again”
    Mr F

    “I am writing to thank you for your expert help and advice.  I have received the compensation and thought I should let you know that it has changed my life for the better already.”
    Miss P

    “I feel a debt of gratitude to you with the voracious way you have pursued my claim and find it somewhat enlightening to know that there are still people like yourself prepared to help complete strangers in predicaments like mine.”
    Mr I

    “I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your help and professionalism in dealing with my claim, considering the mess the situation was in when I came to you and the stress it was causing me, you have managed to sort everything out without any stress and I am sincerely grateful for that.  I would not hesitate to recommend you.”
    Mr M

    “May I take this opportunity to extend to you my heartfelt thanks for all your effort that you have put into achieving this successful result on my behalf.  As I stated to you in an earlier letter I felt that the case had reached a point of stagnation and without your injection of enthusiasm I feel that the conclusion could have been somewhat different.”
    Mr E

    “A very big thank you to you for all of your help and guidance throughout the claim.  I have always been very happy with all your advice.”
    Miss R

    “Dear Jonathan, Thank you for all your time and help over the last 3 years.  I could not have wished for anyone better to represent me.  Although there were some unexpected turns and tears you guided me through it all. I was very pleased with the outcome and know it was all down to your hard work.  If I ever know anybody who is in need of a solicitor I would have no hesitation in recommending you. Once again many thanks”
    Mrs C

    “As this now concludes our claims in respect of the accident, I would like to offer my thanks to you for acting for us and for the excellent way in which you have kept us informed of progress and supported us through the process
    Mrs P

    “I would like to thank you very much for all your efforts on my behalf.  The accident profoundly affected my life and still does but much less so.  No money can recompense the pain and resulting tiredness, frustration and ill humour.  But it will enable me to take work a little easier, afford a holiday and take time out with my family, the most precious thing in the world to me.”
    Mr T

    “I cannot thank you enough for the competent manner in which my case has been handled from beginning to end.  I feel the amount offered has been due to the perseverance, professionalism and presentation of my case by you and your company.”
    Mr J

    “K and I would both like to thank you very much for the way you handled B’s case.  It was dealt with very efficiently and you were always very helpful on the telephone and took time to explain things to us in detail. We wouldn’t hesitate in instructing you again in the future. Thank you again.”
    Mrs E

     

    26th November 2018 -
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    MEDICAL & CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE CASE STUDIES

    26th November 2018 by
    Healys LLP Ranked as Leading Firm in Legal 500

    Healys LLP Ranked as Leading Firm in Legal 500 – UK Solicitors Guide 2022

    1st October 2021 by

    Healys has once again been recognised as a Leading Firm in the latest edition of the Legal 500 UK. This year Healys has been ranked in 7 practice areas, with 13 individuals recognised as Recommended Lawyers in their specialist fields. Continue reading →

    1st October 2021 0 Comments Clinical Negligence Case Studies, Corporate services blog posts, Dispute resolution blog posts, Firm news, Immigration blog, Media law blog posts, Personal injury blog posts, Professional negligence blog posts

    Birth Injuries Woman Secures Right to Justice 28 Years After the Event

    17th February 2021 by

    Clinical negligence can become harder and harder to prove as the years go by and that is why it makes sense to consult a solicitor as soon as possible. However, as a High Court case showed, expert personal injury lawyers are still capable of taking effective action years, even decades, after the event. Continue reading →

    17th February 2021 0 Comments Clinical Negligence Case Studies, Insights
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    Case Study – DP v Barts Health NHS Trust

    28th May 2020 by

    Healys acted on behalf of a 23 year old female in relation to her claim for clinical negligence that happened in 2015 at Whipps Cross Hospital in London. The Claimant had a relevant past gynaecological and obstetric history of a previous caesarean section in 2013 and previous laparotomy for ovarian cystectomy at 10 years of age. This was classified as a high risk pregnancy and the Claimant was referred to a Consultant in the Antenatal Clinic at Whipps Cross Hospital for review. The Claimant had elected to have a caesarean section. The Claimant had previously undergone an emergency lower segment caesarean section due to a failure to progress when having her first child. Continue reading →

    28th May 2020 0 Comments Clinical Negligence Case Studies, Firm news, Insights, Personal injury blog posts
    female doctor working on medical equipment while female patient lies next to her inhospital bed

    What is the Three-part Test for Clinical Negligence?

    29th April 2020 by

    You may be surprised (and somewhat perturbed) to hear the true scale of healthcare ‘adverse events’ in the UK – these are defined as “instances which indicate or may indicate that a patient has received poor quality care”. The Department of Health estimates that 10% of hospital inpatient admissions lead to an adverse event. And according to NHS Resolution (the official body charged with managing NHS related compensation claims), they handled 16,701 cases of clinical and non-clinical claims for damages between 2017 and 2018. For each of these, it would have been necessary to establish and prove that negligence occurred; but what is the test for negligence and how is this applied?

    In this article, we will outline the three-part test which a specialist clinical negligence solicitor will assess on your behalf before proceeding with your case. Continue reading →

    29th April 2020 2 Comments Clinical Negligence Case Studies, Insights, Personal injury blog posts
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    What happens at an Inquest? (And Other Frequently Asked Questions)

    27th April 2020 by

    What is an Inquest?

    An inquest is held when someone has died in certain specific circumstances. Inquests are only held when an investigation is necessary to establish the facts about what the cause of death was, usually when the person died suddenly or in circumstances that remain unexplained. For example, deaths that have occurred as a result of violence, due to unnatural means or as a result of sudden and unknown causes would all necessitate an inquest taking place. Continue reading →

    27th April 2020 0 Comments Clinical Negligence Case Studies, Insights, Personal injury blog posts
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    Heart Patient Let Down By Negligent GP Due Big Damages Award

    11th March 2020 by

    GPs work under great pressure but, they can make negligent mistakes that cause injury to patients. In these cases, it is only right that compensation is paid. In one instance, man with a heart condition suffered a catastrophic faint after his doctor failed to refer him to hospital. Following proceedings, he won the right to very substantial damages. Continue reading →

    11th March 2020 0 Comments Clinical Negligence Case Studies, Insights
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    Millions in Damages for Nine-Year-Old Victim of Hospital Diagnosis Error

    28th November 2019 by

    Despite the best efforts of the NHS, it is inevitable that medical mistakes are sometimes made and, when they are, it is important to ensure that victims are fairly compensated. One such case, brought on behalf of a nine-year-old boy left gravely disabled owing to clinical negligence in the days following his birth, has resulted in a multi-million-pound damages award. Continue reading →

    28th November 2019 0 Comments Clinical Negligence Case Studies, Insights, Personal injury blog posts
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    Girl Struck Blind Following Premature Birth Wins Right To NHS Compensation

    21st January 2019 by

    Childbirth is a happy event but, if things go wrong and your child is left disabled, you should seek legal advice right away. In a recent case, an 11-year-old girl who was struck blind due to clinical negligence following her premature birth won the right to substantial compensation from the NHS. Continue reading →

    21st January 2019 0 Comments Clinical Negligence Case Studies, Personal injury blog posts

    Secondary Victim’s Compensation Claim Successful for Healys Clients

    3rd September 2018 by

    Jonathan Austen-Jones represented the Claimants, who are the parents of SV, in their claim for damages arising out of the tragic death of their only child, S, who died when he had just turned 3, in King’s College Hospital in September 2013.  No allegations of negligence or criticisms were made regarding the care provided by King’s College Hospital.  Continue reading →

    3rd September 2018 0 Comments Clinical Negligence Case Studies, Firm news
    26th November 2018 -
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    Surgical Mesh Implant Claims

    21st November 2018 by

    Surgical mesh implants have been used to aid the repair of hernias for years but they are also used to treat women with pelvic organ prolapse or a weak bladder.

    Pelvic organ prolapse can occur under any circumstance which puts increased pressure on the abdomen; however, it is most commonly seen in women following pregnancy – as the additional stress experienced during childbirth can cause problems.

    Other factors that may cause pelvic organ collapse include obesity, chronic constipation, cancers relating to the pelvic organs, and hysterectomy.

    Treatment of pelvic organ prolapse

    For some women suffering severe incontinence of pelvic organ prolapse, it is necessary to intervene with a surgical procedure. A mesh implant can be fitted in the area of collapse to act as a support for the damaged tissue. Following the procedure the organs which have dropped and become displaced should return to their normal position within the body and remain there.

    If you have been treated with a surgical mesh implant and have experienced unpleasant side effects, Healys medical negligence solicitors could help you.

    “Dear Jonathan, Thank you for all your time and help over the last 3 years.  I could not have wished for anyone better to represent me.  Although there were some unexpected turns and tears you guided me through it all. I was very pleased with the outcome and know it was all down to your hard work.  If I ever know anybody who is in need of a solicitor, I would have no hesitation in recommending you. Once again many thanks.”
    Mrs C

    Medical negligence – surgical mesh claims

    A number of women across the UK have experienced a negative outcome following treatment with surgical mesh. Some have even seen their original symptoms worsen.

    Symptoms associated with faulty mesh implants include:

    • Severe pain
    • Recurring infection
    • Bleeding
    • Difficulty urinating
    • Pain during sexual intercourse

    These symptoms can occur when the mesh implant has; perforated the bladder or other pelvic organs, begun to protrude from the vaginal wall, or begun to erode.

    Symptoms can be so severe that the person becomes housebound and is unable to perform daily tasks with ease.

    In 2012 four types of surgical mesh implant frequently used by the NHS in gynaecological surgical procedures were withdrawn from use following an increase in the number of patients reporting negative side effects following surgery.

    If you have been affected by the use of surgical mesh to treat pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence or any other condition, and you feel you were not properly informed of the risks of the procedure, you could be eligible for medical negligence compensation.

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