Dejan Mladenović
I am a committed and talented Barrister who specialises in criminal law, prosecuting and defending at the highest level. In addition to being an accomplished advocate, I understand the need for excellent client care and fostering strong relationships with both the lay and professional client. I am renowned for the exceptional quality of my written and oral advice, in addition to the meticulous preparation of cases.
I mainly operates on a referral basis and am therefore only able to advise or act
once I have received instructions from a solicitor or other qualified professional.
This present page sets out relevant information on instructing me. If you have any
questions then please do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone.
WHO CAN INSTRUCT ME?
FEES
The work I undertake ranges across the full spectrum of complexity, duration and our
practice areas.
My fees are charged on the basis of an hourly rate which is £95
per hour, although fixed fees can be agreed in appropriate cases.
Advice is commonly provided on a fixed fee basis but in certain cases an hourly rate may be appropriate. Similarly, inlong running or ongoing instructions, work is commonly charged on an hourly rate basis of £95 per hour.
Every matter is different and the fee quoted will be dependant on a number of factors including complexity, the volume of paperwork, the likely time scale.
Prices as such can vary greatly, from an hourly rate of £75 to £1000: there is however no upper or lower limit. My fees are flexible and competitive, while reflecting our my high standard of advice and service. The current rate of VAT will be added to all fees (unless exemptions apply).
As a consequence of the number of varying factors that can affect the fee, the fee structure for each piece of work is agreed individually. In every case, the quotation will clearly set out our proposed fees so that they can be readily understood. All fees are fully transparent. To that end, onoccasions there will be additional costs such as travel, waiting and hotel expenses. Where such costs are likely these will be identified and discussed with the client at the quotation stage.
Moreover sometimes, further additional costs may arise as a case progresses, for example because of theservice of further evidence in a case which it increases its length and/or complexity.I will endeavour to ensure that within the quote and subsequent agreement for the provision of services between the barrister and client, provision is made for any such eventuality
No chargeable work will be commenced by me until fees are agreed in writing and both I and client are satisfied that the fee structure is understood.
TIMESCALES
The timescale for the provision of legal services may vary depending on factors such as my availability, and the type and complexity of the case. If the matter is time critical, it is important you make me aware at the outset of your enquiry as to any deadlines. I will endeavour to keep clients updated regarding expected timescales, including changes in circumstances which are outside of my control
COMPLAINTS POLICY
As a sole practitioner, I am committed to providing an exceptionally high standard of service. Clients can complain to the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) if they are unhappy with their final response to their complaint, or if their complaint has not been dealt with in eight weeks.
The LeO can be reached at the following address: Legal Ombudsman, PO Box 6806,, Wolverhampton,.WV1 9WJ. Telephone number: 0300 555 0333 . Email: enquiries@legalombudsman.org.uk.
The Legal Ombudsman will generally look into your complaint if you are referring the complaint within six years of the problem happening or three years from when you found out about it (if it took place more than six years ago). You must also bring your complaint to the Legal Ombudsman within six months of receiving the final response.
More information about the Legal Ombudsman is available on their website here.
Details of the decisions made by the Legal Ombudsman can be found here. This decision data shows legal service providers who received an ombudsman’s decision in the previous 12 months and whether or not the consumer was required to give a remedy.
BARRISTERS REGISTER
All barrister are regulated by the Bar Standards Board. You can search all barristers that are registered on the Bar Standards Board’s website on the following link which will show whether or not there is a practicing certificate in place and whether any disciplinary findings have been recorded against them.
https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/regulatory-requirements/the-barristers-register/
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