Fees
How we charge
Fixed fees where we can, staged fees where we must, and never a bill you did not expect. Every rate on this page is an example rate for this demo.
Rates
Example fee guide
| Work | Fee | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| First consultation, 30 minutes | ₦25,000 | Credited against your fees |
| First consultation, 1 hour | ₦40,000 | Credited against your fees |
| Land search and report | From ₦150,000 | Fixed |
| Deed of assignment | 5% to 7% of value | Example scale, minimum ₦300,000 |
| Company registration | From ₦120,000 | Fixed, filing included |
| Simple will | ₦120,000 | Fixed, safe keeping free |
| Letter of demand | From ₦60,000 | Fixed |
| High Court suit | From ₦1,200,000 | Staged |
| Hourly rate, senior counsel | ₦60,000 an hour | Only where a fixed fee cannot work |
| Hourly rate, associate | ₦30,000 an hour | Only where a fixed fee cannot work |
Calculator
What will buying land really cost?
Buyers often budget for the price and forget the rest. Slide to the price to see an example of the full cost of perfecting your title.
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Our fee
Drafting, execution, stamping and the consent application.
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Government charges
Consent fee, stamp duty and registration, paid to the state, not to us.
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Searches and survey
Registry searches and a survey plan check.
Example rates for this demo. Government charges differ by state and change from time to time. Counsel confirm the real figures after a search.
Payment
Ways to pay
Bank transfer
To our client account. Receipts by email and WhatsApp.
Card and POS
At chambers, or online through a Receivly link.
Stage by stage
Larger matters are paid as each stage begins, never all up front.
Promises
Our fee promises
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Estimate first
You see an estimate before you pay anything beyond the consultation.
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Writing always
Every fee is confirmed in a letter of engagement.
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No surprise extras
If the work grows, we tell you and agree the change before doing it.
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Clear receipts
Professional fee, VAT and expenses are always shown separately.
Questions
Fee questions
Q01Do you charge for the first phone call?
No. A short call with the clerk to see if we can help is free.
Q02Can fees be paid by a company?
Yes, with an invoice in the company's name.
Q03Do you take a share of what I recover?
Only for some debt recovery, agreed in writing, and never for family matters.