Business Law
Immigration applications, commercial leases and business-related legal work.
Immigration solicitor fees UK: £1,000–£3,500 for most applications. Spouse visa, skilled worker, ILR and citizenship costs with Home Office fees included.
Commercial lease solicitor fees UK: £1,000–£5,000 depending on lease length and value. Lease review, heads of terms and renewal costs explained.
Legal fees versus official fees
For immigration work, the adviser's fee is separate from Home Office application fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge, which are often the larger costs. Anyone giving immigration advice must be regulated — by the SRA or another approved regulator, or the Immigration Advice Authority — so check before paying.
Commercial leases
On a new commercial lease, landlords often ask the tenant to pay their legal costs as well as the tenant's own; this is negotiable. Agree the heads of terms first, so lawyers aren't paid to negotiate points the parties could settle themselves, and ask whether the lease will be inside or outside the security-of-tenure protection of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
General information for England and Wales unless stated, not legal advice. Last reviewed 28 October 2026.