FAQ

Anything connected to the matter: agreements, deeds, notices, court papers, bank statements, receipts, and printed copies of relevant messages or emails. Originals are not required at the first meeting; clear photocopies or scans are sufficient.

Fees depend on the nature of the matter, the forum and the stage. They are discussed and agreed before work begins, and are typically structured stage by stage rather than as a single figure, so you know what you are committing to at each point. Court fees, stamp duty and other statutory charges are separate and are payable to the authority concerned.

That depends on the forum, the number of parties and how contested the matter is. We give an honest range at the outset rather than a single figure, and we say when a timeline is genuinely unpredictable. Anyone who guarantees a date is guessing.

Usually not. Personal appearance is required at specific stages — evidence, statements recorded by the court, settlement proceedings and certain criminal hearings. We tell you in advance which dates require you and which do not.

Yes. Communications between an advocate and a client are privileged in law. Beyond the legal position, files are not discussed outside the chambers.

Yes. Initial consultations can be conducted by telephone or video call with documents shared in advance. Where physical appearance is required in a distant forum, we will say so and, if appropriate, suggest local counsel.

Yes, subject to conflict of interest checks. Proceedings against public authorities are generally brought as writ petitions before the High Court, and disputes with companies through civil, commercial, consumer or arbitral forums depending on the contract and the claim.