Success Fees

Personal injury solicitors in England and Wales now work almost universally on a conditional fee (no win no fee) basis.

This means that a solicitor will not charge any legal fees if the claim is unsuccessful. If the claim is successful then the solicitor can charge a success fee of up to 25% of the claimant's settlement (excluding damages for future care and loss).

25% is a cap imposed by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).

See: Law Society CFA Guidance - Success Fees

Author:
Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher

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Gaynor Haliday is an experienced legal researcher and published author. She has had numerous articles published in the press and is a legal industry commentator.