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Probate solicitor struck off after charging eight times the reasonable amount

The Judge said there were “no documents on the appellant’s file to evidence any work done for the estate after January 2016, yet 36 invoices were raised in the period after January 2016”

Legal Futures reports today on the case of a solicitor's appeal against striking off after charging an estate where he was sole executor over eight ti...

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The Legal Ombudsman - 14 month delays

Consumers are currently being told they may have to wait 14 months to have their complaints simply opened let alone investigated

The Legal Ombudsman scheme was set up under The Legal Services Act 2007 to regulate the legal sector and to investigate complaints from consumers. Unf...

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Double Settlement of Success Fee Refunds for Former St Helens Law Clients

"Fast and hassle free, a couple of questions then they do the rest. Thank you" Mr.Nutton, on receiving his refund We have successfully represented two...

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It’s not just the amount of the solicitor’s fees that a court can reduce. Court uses its powers under the Solicitors Act 1974 to disallows a barrister’s fee of £18k inc VAT, and the entirety of a bill of £17,100

Counsel's fee of £18k inc VAT disallowed

Murray & Anor v Richard Slade and Company Ltd [2021] EWHC B3 (Costs) (29 January 2021) Link to full judgment https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/...

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Sawyer v Dorians Solicitors Limited - £15,000 refund

"The maths just didn't add up" - Jason Sawyer

A clear demonstration of the importance of a client seeking clarity as to whether or not they have been fairly charged for legal fees  ...

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