The tenet upon which fee structures across the network are based is “A quality service for a reasonable fee”.

Where a panel is managed on the basis to the provision of specific services, such as:

• Conveyancing
• Equity Release
• Mortgage Repossession hearings
• Wills creation

The National Solicitors’ Network will agree with the corporate client a fixed fee that network solicitors will charge for the service.

Where a panel is managed on the basis of the provision of a range of services, such as:

• Small Business advice
• Private Client services

The National Solicitors’ Network will agree with the corporate client a charging rate (usually a range, depending upon matter type and the seniority of the solicitor dealing).

In many cases, a free initial interview is provided by the network solicitor. For example, in Personal Injury cases, the client can meet the solicitor that would be dealing with their case and the solicitor can determine whether the client has, indeed, got a case and outline the possible courses of action – all prior to “the clock being started”.

Agreed fee levels and charging rates are built in to the overall service level agreement which the firm signs off prior to being included on any individual panel.