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What counts as "Excessive" Legal Fees?

Seven signs to look for - by Jerry Wilson

In UK law and practice, legal fees become excessive when they are unreasonable, disproportionate, inflated, or not properly justified under the Solici...

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SRA ramps up investigations into "No win, No Fee" Agreements

Insufficent Information on Fees

As reported by the Law Gazette, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has "cranked up the pressure on high-volume claims firms", over fears that clients...

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Legal Ombudsman Complaints at an all time high

The Law Society Gazette reports that the Legal Ombudsman received almost 3,500 complaints from October to December 2025 - up by 37% on the previous ye...

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The Perils of Calling a Solicitor’s Bill “Fraudulent”

Accusing a solicitor of issuing a "fraudulent" bill may feel like a natural reaction if you are shocked by unexpected fees. Yet in English law, that s...

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What is a "Final Statute Bill"?

Article by Georgia Auster

By Georgia Auster Question: What is a 'final statute bill'? Answer: A final statute bill is a formal, compliant invoice from a solicitor to a cli...

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