Fee Policy for Motoring Offences as required by the SRA Transparency Rules as at 11 April 2025
At B-T Thompson Law, we understand that legal costs need to be transparent and predictable. That’s why we offer clear Fixed or Agreed Fees for representation in the Magistrates’ Court for summary-only Motoring and Road Traffic offences, set out in the Schedule below.
These fees apply to cases where the matter begins and concludes on the same day following a guilty plea. This ensures you know exactly what your legal representation will cost, with no hidden surprises.
Fixed or Agreed Fee Schedule
| Type of Hearing | Description | Fee (excl. VAT) | Fee (incl. VAT @ 20%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilty Plea Hearing | Representation at a single hearing where the case begins and concludes on the same day. | £1,250 | £1,500 |
| Exceptional Hardship Hearing | For clients seeking to avoid disqualification due to exceptional hardship. | £2,000 | £2,400 |
| Special Reasons Hearing | Representation to argue special reasons to avoid endorsement or disqualification. | £2,500 | £3,000 |
| Adjourned Hearing (continued case) | Where a further hearing is required following an initial appearance. | £400 | £480 |
| Travel Outside Greater London | Additional fee per hearing for travel to courts outside the Greater London Boroughs. | +£250 | +£300 |
Additional Hearings
If a further hearing becomes necessary — for example, to avoid disqualification, argue exceptional hardship, or conduct a special reasons hearing — we reserve the right to charge an additional Fixed Fee based on the merits and complexity of your case.
What Is Not Included
Our Fixed and Agreed Fees cover representation for a single hearing only. The following are not included in these fees:
- Representation for a trial (contested hearing) or not guilty plea.
- Cases listed or heard in the Crown Court or any appeals to higher courts.
- Expert witness fees, medical or technical reports, preliminary legal consultation and initial client interview by phone or in-person, or other third-party disbursements.
- Interpreter or translation costs, if required.
- Travel and accommodation expenses for hearings outside Greater London (if incurred).
- Any post-sentencing work, such as advice on appeal or enforcement proceedings.
- Administrative fees arising from client delay, rescheduling, or late provision of information.
Discontinuance or Withdrawal
Once payment has been made and work has commenced, fees remain due and payable irrespective of whether the proceedings are withdrawn, discontinued, or the prosecution offers no evidence, you change solicitors or decide to represent yourself.
VAT
All Fixed and Agreed Fees may be subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20%, which is displayed in the fees matrix listed above.
Our Team & Regulatory Credentials
Adiatu Bun-Tejan
Principal and Director, Criminal Duty Solicitor Courts & Police Stations
All motoring and criminal defence matters are handled directly or supervised comprehensively by Adiatu Bun-Tejan, leveraging over 28 years of qualified legal expertise.
Complaints Procedure
We are fully committed to providing high-quality legal service. If you are unhappy about any aspect of the service you have received, please contact us directly so we can resolve the issue.
Step 1: Complain to Us First
Please address your formal complaint directly to Adiatu Bun-Tejan. Under regulatory guidelines, our firm has exactly 8 weeks to formally investigate, review the circumstances, and provide you with our final written response [SRA | Publishing complaints procedure].
Step 2: Escalating Your Complaint
If we are unable to resolve your complaint within 8 weeks, or if you remain dissatisfied with our final response, you have the right to escalate the matter to independent regulatory bodies:
- Legal Ombudsman: For complaints regarding the service you received or your bill. Visit the Legal Ombudsman Website
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA): If your concern relates to a breach of professional conduct or SRA principles [SRA | Publishing complaints procedure]. Visit the SRA Website