A free guide
Ten questions to ask before you instruct a solicitor.
You are about to hand one of the most consequential matters of your life — and a meaningful amount of money — to a professional you may have met only once. These are the questions that close some of that gap.
They are the questions a good solicitor will be glad you asked. None of them requires any legal knowledge. All of them tell you something useful before you commit.
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What's inside
Ten plain questions, each with what a clear answer sounds like and what to watch for — plus a space to note what you hear, so you can compare solicitors fairly afterwards.
What it will cost
How to ask about fees, who actually does the work, and how to spot an estimate that won't hold.
How it will run
Communication, timescales, and all your options for resolving things — not just court.
How to choose well
What candour, specificity and good cost-control look like — before you've paid for a minute.