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18 June 2025
Issue: 8121 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Divorce , Conveyancing , Wills & Probate
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Private law price comparisons published

Clients are paying more for legal services, but have more pricing transparency and a greater selection of remote options available

That’s the conclusion of the Legal Services Board’s (LSB) ‘Prices of individual legal services in England and Wales’ survey across 1,500 providers, published this week.

For straightforward divorce cases, about 65–74% of providers offer their services remotely, compared to 32% in 2020.

Price transparency has ‘significantly improved’ in conveyancing with 88% of conveyancers displaying their prices on their website, compared to 47% of divorce lawyers and 62% of wills, trusts, probate and estate administration services providers. 

For the cheapest divorce—about £750—go to Wales or Northern England. For assistance with estate administration where probate has been granted, try the Midlands and South-East England for value, at about £3,600.

Samuel Omolade, LSB head of strategy and research, said: ‘The LSB will continue to push for greater price transparency across the sector, making it easier for people to shop around, find prices and compare services.’

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