Our charging structure is more flexible than that of most solicitors firms and our fees are much lower. Because we are an industry focused, specialist firm which avoids the traditional model of teams of fee earners assigned to cases, high hourly rates, time recording targets and inefficient duplication amongst lawyers, our overhead is controlled so that our fees are significantly lower than those charged by City solicitors; less than 50% of the cost.
We are pleased to initially discuss issues and problems with clients free of charge. When we do start charging, our hourly rates are competitively very low, regardless of the scale or complexity of an advice, transaction or claim. Our experience means that our clients benefit from ‘senior partner’ expertise at every stage - compared with the sometimes disjointed and weak case handling provided by some law firms where partners invariably delegate to junior lawyers or trainees with little or no real experience.
We do not have billing targets, escalating hourly rates or teams of fee earners waiting to be employed in transactions or on cases. We are not preoccupied with increasing year on year the infamous ‘PEPs’ - Profits Per Equity Partner - which has become the focus of many law firms.
We offer fixed and lump sum fee arrangements, success fee structures for Arbitration work, fee collars, capped fees and sliding scale fees for larger disputes. We also work for clients on monthly retainers and offer all inclusive day-rates and 'No Win No Fee' contingency arrangements. Our fees are recoverable in Arbitrations in exactly the same way that solicitors’ costs are.
We aim to make a profit, but a fair profit, not an excessive one!
While he was practising as a solicitor, Andrew Iyer was described by the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' as:
"very cost effective, efficient and proactive - he takes the initiative in speeding up recalcitrant opponent lawyers to the negotiating table."
“Andrew Iyer continues to glean high praise from clients”
From 'The Legal 500' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“[Iyer is] one of the most experienced energy lawyers that I have come across. His energy practice has a unique offshore flavour which suits our requirements”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“an extraordinarily fine lawyer with the full portfolio of skills, from negotiating contracts to claims, disputes and arbitrations - he’s the whole package!”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorShipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England 2020
Global Law Experts Annual Awards“[Iyer is] an extraordinarily fine lawyer with the full portfolio of skills, from negotiating contracts to claims, disputes and arbitrations - he’s the whole package!”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor'Leading Arbitration Specialist UK' 2022
AI Global Excellence Awards“[Iyer] has the experience to instantly recognise the problems being encountered and the professional expertise to always provide sound, concise and, most importantly, clear legal advice”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“[Iyer] is very cost effective, efficient and proactive - he takes the initiative in speeding up recalcitrant opponent lawyers to the negotiating table”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“Sharp, to the point and efficient. [Iyer] responds with electrifying speed and is always contactable”
From 'The Legal 500' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitorEnergy & Natural Resources Law Expert of the Year in England 2020
Leaders in Law Global Awards'Shipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England' 2023
Corporate Intl Magazine Global AwardsWinner of the International Law Office 'Client Choice Award for Energy & Natural Resources UK'
While Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“Iyer has a deep understanding of international markets and an impressive track record in arbitration and commercial disputes”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor'Energy & Natural Resources Firm of the Year in England' 2023
Corporate Intl Magazine Global Awards'Arbitration Advisers of the Year' 2021
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