Paying for legal services

I am unhappy with my solicitor's costs - what should I do?

If your case did not require court proceedings you are entitled to ask your solicitor to apply for a remuneration certificate. It gives an opinion on how fair and reasonable a solicitor's charges are. The remuneration scheme only deals with non-contentious costs. The Legal Complaints Service provides this service free of charge.

The procedure is governed by the Solicitor's Non-Contentious Business Remuneration Order 1994 ('The Order').