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At Brighton & Hove Law, we are committed to providing the best possible service to our clients. However, we recognise that sometimes, they may have issues in the proceedings. In this case, we are equally as concerned in resolving problems our clients may run into. See below for more information on our complaint proceedings, or contact us directly.

Our Policy

We are committed to ensuring our clients receive the best possible service. However, we are equally committed to taking any expressions of dissatisfaction very seriously. If at any point in the proceedings, you become concerned or unhappy with the service we provide, please ensure you inform us immediately so we can do our best to swiftly resolve the problem.

Reporting and Investigation Responsibilities

Initially, we recommend contacting the solicitor working on your case to verbally discuss your concerns so we can attempt to resolve any issues at this stage. If the matter cannot be resolved informally with your solicitor, you may wish to make a formal complaint at this stage. It would assist investigations if you were to fully detail your concerns in writing so there is little room for misunderstanding your concerns and requirements. The Legal Ombudsman also recommends that you put your complaint to us in writing, clearly stating ‘Formal Complaint’ at the top of your letter and that you keep a personal copy. You should also keep copies of everything, including any re[lies you may receive from us. Please note that making a complaint will not affect how we handle your case. All complaints (written and verbal) are recorded and logged centrally to enable us to detect recurring issues. We will comply with our obligations under the GDPR Guidelines 2018 in this process.

If you are concerned about solicitor behaviour, the Solicitors Regulation Authority can help you. Please find the contact details below:

SRA, The Cube, 199 Whartside Street, Birmingham B1 1RN

Phone: 0870 606 2555

Response Times

Written complains will be acknowledged within seven days of receipt whereby the name of the person responsible for handling the complaint will be confirmed. A full reply will be sent as soon as the matter has been investigated and our proposals for dealing with your concerns have been agreed upon. We will always endeavour to provide a full response within 21 days of our acknowledgement. If this is not possible, an interim response will be given explaining why it is not possible to meet this deadline. All complaints should be given a response within eight weeks.

We do not charge for handling complaints. If a bill for work completed remains outstanding, however, we may be entitled to charge interest on that amount as explained in our terms of business.

Unresolved Issues

If for any reason we are unable to resolve any issue between us, you may be entitled to complain to the Legal Ombudsman for independent review.

The Ombudsman will usually expect you to allow us eight weeks to resolve the manner. You must take your complaint to the Ombudsman within six months of receiving a final response from us regarding your complaint. Equally, your complaint must be brought to the Ombudsman within no more than six years from the date of the initial problem.

For more information about the Legal Ombudsman, please see the contact information below:

PO Box 6806, Wolverhampton, WV1 9WJ

Email: enquiries@legalombudsman.org.uk

Phone: 0300 555 0333

Or visit the Ombudsman website: www.legalombudsman.org.uk

Contact us:

Phone: 01273 205805

Email: advice@brightonandhovelaw.co.uk

Client Testimonials

Dear Michelle,

I just wanted to say a big thank you for your kindness, patience and strength you showed us. We got through this due to some very special people and you were one of them. We could not have achieved this resolution without your guidance and care.

Ms M

Even though I am not your client, I would like to thank you for your prompt responses and the help you have provided.

I would certainly recommend you to anyone looking for a family lawyer.

Ms S – Brighton

Thank you for all your time and support over the last 2 years. I believe your expertise and advice has seen that we’ve had such a positive outcome and for that I will always be grateful.

Ms K

I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your services, advice and much help you gave me this year. You were very kind and patient with me Lucy and I could not have got through it without you.

Ms C

The service I received from Brighton and Hove Law, and from Lucy in particular, has been absolutely incredible and I can’t thank Lucy enough. She has been super professional, provided me with detailed and expert knowledge, explained everything to me really clearly, and been so reassuring and supportive at such a traumatic and stressful time. She is really kind, approachable, detailed and thorough, and always responded quickly and arranged calls and meetings at times to suit me, making me feel like nothing was too much trouble. I honestly couldn’t have got through the last 2 years without her.

Ms H

Dear Jennifer,

I would just like to say a massive thank you to you and your team. I am so pleased that you have represented me and helped me win my children back into my life. Your legal advice is second to none and you are very approachable. This made me feel very comfortable and confident throughout.

Mr R 

Thank you for all your help Sarah. I would not have got to this point on my own without your help. I appreciate everything you’ve done and the way you have always been so approachable and understanding of my situation. Without having you there this past year, I would be in a much more anxious and unhappy state of mind – and I would have felt helpless and unable to speak during the hearings.

Ms G

Thank you very much for your help, you were fantastic, and I really appreciate how you have handled matters in such a professional and quick manner

Mr G

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