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Compensation-itis!
An entry guide to the complex world of the Legal World
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How to select the correct no win no fee solicitor for your case
Most UK legal firms cover the majority of issues that you or your business might need advice about. But if your needs are more complex the Law Society can help you find a specialist in the area you want.
You may wish to try to find a solicitor with a particular specialisation under the Lawyers For Your Business scheme on the Law Society website.
All solicitors must hold a certificate to practise issued by the Law Society - unless they are employees of your organisation. It's a excellent idea to make sure your potential lawyer has a certificate as it guarantees the legal advisor is certified and has indemnity to protect you if anything goes wrong.
It's a good idea to search for for quotes from a handful of solicitors - just as you would from any other service supplier. Once you've collected a shortlist of potential solicitors, it's well worth meeting them face-to-face to make sure they will be suitable for you.
Most solicitors offer an starting interview for free. But make sure you're meeting the people who will actually be performing the work for you.
Solicitors usually charge on an hourly rate,
but it is possible to agree a given spending limit so that you don't go over budget.
You
should get your bill within a reasonable time after your solicitor has finished
the work they have done for you, and it is most often made up of three elements: disbursements,
VAT and fees.
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