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A realistic guide to lawyer fees in Mumbai across practice areas. Property, family law, corporate, consumer, and criminal. What you should pay and how to structure the engagement.
Lawyer fees in Mumbai by practice area (2026)
Mumbai is one of India's most expensive legal markets. Particularly for matters before the Bombay High Court.
- Property review / purchase: ₹8,000–₹40,000
- Mutual consent divorce: ₹25,000–₹70,000
- Corporate / startup legal (SHA, ESOP): ₹20,000–₹3,00,000
- Consumer matter: ₹15,000–₹60,000
- Criminal (district courts): ₹25,000–₹5,00,000+
- Bombay High Court matters: ₹75,000–₹15,00,000+
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