The law on who can carry out litigation work within a firm has now been clarified by the Court of Appeal in CILEX and others v Mazur and others. This is an important development for both solicitors and clients, particularly in the context of Solicitors Act assessments and challenges to legal fees. What was the…
If you think your solicitor has overcharged you, you are not stuck with the bill. There is a formal legal route to challenge it, and recent case law has made that position even stronger. In particular, the decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has reinforced the importance of how legal work is carried…
If you’ve received a legal bill that feels too high, unclear, or just doesn’t sit right, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue, and most people assume there’s nothing they can do about it. That’s not the case. If a solicitor’s bill is excessive or unreasonable, there is a formal process to challenge it and,…
Think your solicitor’s bill is too high? We can challenge it and recover what you shouldn’t have paid.