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What is a no win – no fee agreement, and how does it work?  

No Win – No Fee agreement, also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), is a cost agreement between a client and a solicitor. With a no win- no fee agreement, a client can instruct a solicitor without paying upfront fees. Subject to the value and settlement stage of the case, a solicitor receives cost as per the court rules from the defendant. The solicitor takes a percentage of compensation (also known as damages) as a success fee upon the successful conclusion of the case. Provided the client complies with the terms of the agreement, the client is not liable to make any payment if the claim is unsuccessful.

It is important to remember that not all solicitors work on a no win- no fee basis, and not all cases qualify for a no win – no fee agreement. For the solicitor to accept instruction on a no win- no fee basis, the claim should have more than a 50% prospect of success.

Please find below the most commonly asked questions about the no win – no fee agreement. If you have a question that isn't answered here, please call us on 0800 999 7786 or 0333 600 9250

Frequently Asked Questions

1Does the client has to pay upfront?
The client is not required to pay upfront.
2Does the client have to pay anything if they lose?
The client is not liable to pay anything if they have been honest and cooperative with their solicitor.
3Does the client has to pay any fee if they win their claim?
The client has to pay a percentage of the compensation (damages) as a success fee. A cycle accident client typically pays 25% of the settlement.
4Does the client have to pay any fee or cost if they abandon the case or fail to cooperate?
Solicitor may charge if the client fails to cooperate or abandon their case.
5Does the client has to pay for expert reports and court fees?
The client is not required to pay for expert reports and court fees unless the prospect of success falls below 50%. Should this happen, the solicitor usually advises the client to withdraw the claim without paying any cost or continue at their own risk.
6Why does the No Win- No Fee agreement says that the client is liable to pay fees?
Solicitor act for the client, who is ultimately responsible for the fees. With no win – no fee agreement, the client is entitled to seek recovery of legal costs from the defendant; therefore solicitor requires the client's consent. If you have been involved in a cycling accident and considering making a claim. You may have questions about liability, compensation amount, solicitor charges, disbursements or the third party costs. You can speak to us on 0800 999 7786 or 0333 600 9250 or by completing an online enquiry form

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