The judgment reported on by the Law Society Gazette reveals multiple failings which, if dealt with correctly, would have saved this client a huge amount of money. As a result of the firm being in liquidation it is not clear whether the client will get back the £57,000 that should never have been taken in the first place.
Claimant firm ordered to repay £57,000 success fee deducted without informed consent | Law Gazette
Costs judge doubts if £57,000 can be repaid as firm has since gone into liquidation.
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