Fair and Transparent Legal Fees
How much does a Twelve Tabulae lawyer cost?
Twelve Tabulae provides premium, privately funded legal representation for serious criminal allegations, complex corporate investigations and high-stakes disputes. Our legal fees reflect the seniority, strategic expertise and discretion required in cases where liberty, reputation and commercial survival are at risk.
Who We Represent
Twelve Tabulae acts exclusively for clients involved in serious, complex and high-risk legal matters. Our work regularly includes major criminal allegations, corporate and regulatory investigations, high-value disputes and reputationally sensitive proceedings.
We are frequently instructed in matters involving the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority, National Crime Agency, HMRC and other prosecuting or regulatory authorities. Many of the cases we handle involve multi-jurisdictional elements, extensive evidence, regulatory scrutiny, appeals or strategic crisis management.
We are a privately funded Mayfair firm and do not undertake Legal Aid work. Clients typically instruct us because the risks they face may include imprisonment, professional exclusion, financial loss or lasting reputational harm. Where the consequences are severe, specialist senior representation matters.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
How much a solicitor costs depends on the seriousness, complexity and risk involved in your case. There is no standard solicitor fee for serious criminal or corporate matters, as each case demands a different level of expertise, time and strategic input.
At Twelve Tabulae, legal costs reflect the seniority of the lawyers instructed, the complexity of the allegations, the volume of evidence, and the potential consequences involved.
Matters involving criminal investigations, regulatory scrutiny, reputational risk or multi-jurisdictional issues require specialist, senior-led representation and are priced accordingly.
What Our Fees Reflect
Senior-Led Expertise
Your case is led by senior solicitors and, where appropriate, King’s Counsel with decades of experience in serious crime, complex fraud, corporate investigations and appeals. We do not operate volume-based or junior-led models.
Strategic, Evidence-Driven Defence
Our work involves detailed forensic analysis, evidence review, regulatory strategy and bespoke defence planning. Each case is approached on its own facts, risks and legal context.
Discretion and Reputation Protection
Many matters we handle carry professional, political or commercial sensitivity. Confidentiality, judgment and strategic communication form an essential part of our service.
Direct Access to Senior Lawyers
Clients benefit from personal involvement from experienced lawyers throughout. You pay for experience, judgment and strategic clarity, not layers of administration.
How Our Fees Are Structured
Hourly Rates
We offer transparent hourly rates based on the complexity of the matter and the seniority of those instructed. Rates may apply to:
- Senior Solicitor / CEO
- King’s Counsel (where required)
- Associate Solicitors
- Specialist Counsel and Expert Witnesses
Rates are discussed openly at the outset so clients understand the likely investment required.
Fixed Fees (Where Appropriate)
In suitable cases, fixed fees may be available for clearly defined work, including:
- Police station attendance
- Pre-charge advice and early intervention
- Initial case assessments
- Written representations to prevent charges
- Appellate paper reviews and prospects advice
Fixed fees are offered only where the scope of work can be clearly identified and controlled.
Retainers and Upfront Funding
Given the urgency, intensity and resource commitment required in serious matters, most cases require an upfront retainer. This enables us to deploy senior expertise immediately and act decisively from the outset.
Legal Aid
Twelve Tabulae does not accept Legal Aid funding.
Managing Legal Costs Effectively
We recognise that serious legal matters require careful cost management. We support clients by:
- Agreeing a clear scope of work at the outset
- Focusing only on work that materially advances the case
- Using lean, senior teams rather than inflated firm structures
- Providing regular cost updates and forward forecasting
Our approach prioritises effectiveness, not unnecessary activity.
Confidential Consultation
If you require specialist representation for a serious criminal matter, complex fraud allegation or corporate investigation, contact our London based senior legal team to arrange a confidential consultation today.
Not the Right Fit?
If your matter is minor, low-value or eligible for Legal Aid, another firm may be better placed to assist you. Twelve Tabulae focuses exclusively on serious, high-complexity, privately funded work.
