A solicitor charges £150 to £500+ an hour to draft a contract. See what you're paying for, when you can skip it, and how Termsmith compares at £4.99.
One of the most common questions small business owners ask is how much a solicitor will charge for a contract. The honest answer is: it varies widely, by firm, by sector, by complexity, and there is no single published rate card for commercial drafting.
Solicitor fees reflect overheads — regulation by the SRA, professional indemnity insurance, practising certificates, office costs, and the training and expertise of the individual. You are paying for regulated professional advice tailored to your specific situation, with the protections that come with the regulated profession (a complaints route, an insurance backstop, recourse to the SRA).
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