Consumer legal protection

Helping you check the legal fees you've already paid or
might have to pay in the future so you can claim money back

Leading the way for consumer legal protection

Before 2013, the rules and regulations for compensation and legal fees had been pretty much static since Victorian times. But while times have changed, the focus on providing a fair, affordable solution for clients should have remained the same.

As consumer champions, it's our job to help people keep more of their money. We want to make sure that no one ever pays over the odds for their legal services and gets the compensation they deserve.

Mark Carlisle

Founder

Mark started his career in legal costs in 1987, building up his experience and knowledge over the years to become a qualified Associate of the Association of Law Costs Draftsmen in 1999. As a committed Advocate, he saw first-hand the shifting landscape of legal services and compensation. Following the change of laws in 2013, Mark founded Check My Legal Fees, providing a way for clients to be treated honestly, fairly, and receive the compensation they deserve.

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Ben Winter

Claim handler

Ben joined Check My Legal Fees in 2020 as an expert claim handler, supporting our customers in understanding the legal process and their compensation rights. In his time with our team, he's supported hundreds of clients in receiving refunds from overcharges on compensation for road traffic accidents, slips and trips and accidents at work.

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William Mackenzie

Costs Lawyer

William is a qualified Costs Lawyer and has been working in costs litigation for 14 years.

He has an interest in complex costs litigation, undertaking the costs budgeting on the British Airways data breach claims where costs exceeded £50m. He was previously the Head of the London Costs team at a leading international law firm and has spoken at the Association of Costs Lawyers conference alongside eminent speakers such as Lord Justice Briggs.

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Leanne O’Gorman

Costs Draftsperson

Leanne deals with the preparation of all of our costs bills, breakdowns and Replies to Points of Dispute. If you have been acting as a litigant in person and your opponent has been ordered to pay your costs, she can help you through the process including preparing the bill itself. If you’ve been ordered to pay your opponent’s costs, she can help steer you through the process too.

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Emma Hall

Social Media and PR

Emma is responsible for all of our social media and PR, contacting clients at case end to see what they thought about our service and generally ensuring that our clients are happy!