§ Engagements
Four ways to work with us.
We do not publish fees: the Bar Council's rules limit what advocates may advertise, and two matters that sound alike are rarely the same work. What we do promise is this — after we have read your papers, you get the scope and the fee in writing before anything starts.
- No. 01Single meeting
First consultation
One meeting, the papers read in advance, and a clear next step.
Suited to
- Anyone who needs to know where they stand before deciding anything
- Families after a death, sorting out what has to be done first
- Buyers about to sign, who want a second pair of eyes
What it includes
- You send the papers in advance; we read them before we meet
- A meeting at chambers, or by video call
- Your options, and what each would involve
- The next step and its fee, confirmed in writing afterwards
You receive A short written note of our advice and the recommended next step.
Ask about thisFee confirmed in writing after we read your papers.
- No. 02Fixed scope
Documentation & registration
A defined piece of paperwork, done start to finish.
Suited to
- Buyers and sellers of a flat or office
- Families making a gift, release or will
- Landlords registering a leave and licence agreement
What it includes
- Title search where the transaction needs one
- Drafting and one round of negotiation with the other side
- Stamp duty computation and online payment
- Attendance at the Sub-Registrar for registration
- Registered document and index handed back to you
You receive The executed, stamped and registered document, with a covering note.
Ask about thisFee confirmed in writing after we read your papers.
- No. 03Annual retainer
Society retainer
Standing legal support for a managing committee.
Suited to
- Managing committees of co-operative housing societies
- Societies preparing for, or going through, redevelopment
What it includes
- Advice on the MCS Act, the Rules and your bye-laws as questions arise
- Drafting of notices, resolutions and replies
- Review of minutes before they are confirmed
- Attendance at general body meetings where needed
- Priority on Registrar and Co-operative Court matters
You receive A named advocate the committee can call, and written opinions on request.
Ask about thisFee confirmed in writing after we read your papers.
- No. 04Per stage
Litigation & representation
A matter taken to court, quoted stage by stage.
Suited to
- Parties to a civil, family, cheque bounce or criminal case
- Societies and members before the Registrar or Co-operative Court
What it includes
- A written assessment of the case before anything is filed
- Notice, pleadings and interim applications
- Appearance at every hearing, with a note to you afterwards
- Evidence, argument and — where it is better — settlement
- Court fees and out-of-pocket costs shown at actuals
You receive A written update after every hearing, and the order explained in plain words.
Ask about thisFee confirmed in writing after we read your papers.
§ What happens next
What to expect, step by step.
§ About fees
Fees, plainly.
How are your fees decided?
By the scope of the work — not by the value of your property. After we have read the papers, we confirm the scope and the fee in writing before any work begins. Litigation is quoted stage by stage, so you are never committed to the whole case at once.
Why don't you list your fees on the website?
Bar Council of India rules restrict what advocates may publish about their practice, and two matters that sound alike are rarely the same amount of work. You will always have the fee in writing before we start.
Are stamp duty and court fees included in your fee?
No. Stamp duty, registration fees and court fees are paid to the Government, and we show them separately at actuals. Our stamp duty calculator gives an estimate of the government charges on a Mumbai purchase.