Fees, in plain terms
Legal fees should not be a mystery. This page sets out how we charge, what our fixed fees include, and what to do if you are worried you cannot afford us. We confirm every fee in writing, with an estimate, before we begin — no surprises.
For defined pieces of work — most visa applications, wills and estate documents, and straightforward family steps — we quote one price before we start. The price includes everything listed in the package; if something outside the package becomes necessary, we tell you and agree the cost before doing it. Government charges, court fees and barristers' fees are separate, and we say so up front.
For litigation and complex advisory work, we charge by time, at rates set by seniority. You receive the rates and a written estimate in our engagement letter before work begins, and we tell you if anything changes the estimate.
We are one of Hong Kong's most experienced firms in legally aided work. If you may qualify, we will tell you at the first conversation. See below.
| Service | Fee (HK$) |
|---|---|
| Business visa advice | from 4,000 |
| Employer work permit (per staff member) | 5,000 first application · 4,000 per renewal |
| Student visa | from 6,000 |
| Employment visa | 8,000–18,000 |
| Dependant visa | from 10,000 (complex: staged — fixed fee up front, further fixed fee only if the Immigration Department raises requisitions) |
| Naturalisation / right of abode / HKSAR passport | 9,000–25,000 |
| Refused application — reconsideration | 20,000–25,000 |
| Immigration detention | from 6,000 (urgent — call us) |
| Document | Fee (HK$) |
|---|---|
| Wills | 6,000–20,000 |
| Enduring power of attorney | 9,000–15,000 |
| Guardianship and other personal documents | quoted before we begin |
| Service | Fee (HK$) |
|---|---|
| PDPO compliance audit | from 30,000 |
| Ongoing data-protection retainer | from 8,000 / month |
| Fractional general counsel | from 8,000 / month |
| Doxxing response | from 8,000 |
| Hong Kong-law opinions for overseas firms | from 20,000 |
These are "from" prices; it will be tailored to your needs, and every engagement is quoted in writing before we begin.
If you cannot pay our standard rates, tell us — there is often a route, and we will help you find it.
Many of our cases are funded by the Legal Aid Department or the Duty Lawyer Service. If you may qualify, we will tell you at the first conversation and help you apply — before any private fee is discussed.
Where a client does not qualify for legal aid, we can often refer the matter to a legal clinic or an NGO partner better placed to help.
We reserve our free work for those who need it most — survivors of human trafficking and forced marriage, refugees, asylum seekers, survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and others facing crisis without means. It is a deliberate decision taken by a partner in each case, not a discount.
Whatever brings you here, the first step is the same: tell us what's happening. We reply within two working days.
You will hear back from a person within two working days. If it is urgent, call the office on (852) 2114 1616 during office hours, or call or WhatsApp us on (852) 6483 1803.
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