Disputes · Contracts · Professional negligence · No obligation review

In a dispute? We’ll tell you if it’s worth fighting.

Whether someone owes you money, broke a contract, or a professional let you down, we’ll tell you honestly whether your case is worth pursuing, what it will cost and how to win it — in plain English, before you commit.

If a case doesn’t stack up commercially, we say so at the start — not after months of fees.

One question before everything else: can the other side actually pay if you win? We check this as part of the free review — because a judgment against an empty pocket is worthless.

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What’s the dispute about?

Money owed

A contract

Professional negligence

Property or neighbour dispute

Roughly how much is at stake?

Under £10,000

£10,000–£50,000

Over £50,000

Free assessment · no obligation · you pay nothing unless the claim succeeds

Is it worth it?

Three questions before recommending action: (1) Is the evidence strong enough? (2) What is realistically recoverable? (3) Can the other side actually pay? If all three don’t stack up, we tell you before you commit. If they do, we pursue it fully.

Disputes we handle

Money claims & debt disputes
Breach of contract
Professional negligence
Property & neighbour disputes
Consumer disputes
Landlord & tenant disputes

How it works

Step one

Free case review — send us the story and key documents. We’ll give a frank view of the merits, realistic value and likely costs.

Step two

Pre-action — a formal letter of claim and negotiation. The stage where most disputes resolve, often with mediation accelerating the result.

Step three

Court proceedings — if the other side won’t engage, we issue and run the claim with costs and strategy reviewed at every stage.

What clients are saying

★★★★★

"Legal Advisor handled my housing disrepair case from start to finish. I received £4,200 in compensation and didn't pay a penny upfront."

Sarah M.

Housing Disrepair Client

★★★★★

"Professional, compassionate, and incredibly effective. My claim was settled for significantly more than I expected."

Priya K.

Personal Injury Client

FAQ

How much does civil litigation cost?

It depends on the route and complexity of the dispute. Options include fixed fees for defined stages (such as drafting a letter of claim), agreed hourly rates for more complex matters, and no-win-no-fee arrangements where the case is suitable. Whatever the route, you receive our costs estimate and the funding options in writing before anything is charged.

My dispute is under £10,000. Should I still use a solicitor?

Claims under £10,000 usually proceed through the small claims track, where legal costs are generally not recoverable from the losing party. That said, targeted help — a properly drafted letter of claim or preparation for the hearing — can still be worthwhile and often resolves the dispute without ever reaching court. We'll tell you honestly which approach makes sense for your situation.

Will I have to go to court?

Probably not. The overwhelming majority of civil disputes settle through negotiation, mediation or formal offers before any trial. What takes cases to trial is usually one side refusing to engage — and preparing seriously for court is often precisely what forces the other side to settle.

How long will the dispute take to resolve?

Simple money claims can resolve in weeks at the letter-of-claim stage. Defended county court claims typically take several months to a year, and more complex multi-track cases can take longer. We'll give you a realistic timeline for your specific dispute at the free case review — not a vague "it depends."

The other side has no money. Is there any point?

Sometimes not — and it's better to know that before spending money on a case. We check the other party's ability to pay as part of the free review. If enforcement would likely fail, we tell you upfront. If a judgment against them would be worthless today but they own property or may have assets in the future, we'll explain the options including the enforcement route.

What Happens After You Contact Us

Free case review
Send us the story and key documents.
A frank assessment
We’ll give a frank view of the merits, realistic value and likely costs.
Pre-action
A formal letter of claim and negotiation.
Negotiation or mediation
The stage where most disputes resolve, often with mediation accelerating the result.
Court proceedings if required
If the other side won’t engage, we issue and run the claim.
Ongoing cost and strategy review
Costs and strategy are reviewed at every stage.

Common questions

What does it cost to use Legal Advisor?

Nothing upfront. We act on a no win, no fee basis across all our services: if the claim succeeds, our fee is an agreed percentage of your compensation, confirmed in writing before we start. If it fails, you pay us nothing. The only exception is criminal defence, where we explain all funding options — including legal aid — at your first consultation.

Will I have to go to court?

Very unlikely. The overwhelming majority of our cases settle through negotiation or formal pre-action procedures without a court hearing. We prepare every case as if it will go to court — and that preparation is usually exactly what produces a settlement. If court proceedings are ever genuinely necessary, we handle them and prepare you fully at every stage.

How long will my case take?

It varies by service and the specific facts of your case. Housing disrepair and tenancy deposit claims often resolve in weeks to a few months. Industrial deafness and criminal injury claims typically take longer due to the medical evidence required. We give you a realistic timeline at the free assessment — not a vague estimate designed to get you started.

Who will be handling my case?

Your case is handled by Malone & White Solicitors Ltd, trading as Legal Advisor — a firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 659436). You'll have a named point of contact throughout, and you can verify our SRA registration at any time on the SRA's public register.

What protections do I have as a client?

As a client of an SRA-regulated firm you have formal legal protections: the right to a written fee agreement before work starts, the right to complain to us first through our complaints procedure, and the right to escalate to the Legal Ombudsman if you remain unsatisfied — all at no cost to you. Our fee arrangements are always confirmed in writing before any work begins.

How do I start?

Use the form at the top of this page for a free, no-obligation assessment, or call us directly on 01204 939470. We'll tell you honestly whether you have a case, what it's likely to be worth, and what the process involves — before you commit to anything.

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