Knowledge Base

Clear, plain-English guides to help real consumers understand lawyers, the legal process, warning signs, evidence, complaints, and case types.

How this links to Core Guidance:

The Knowledge Base expands on Core Guidance by giving practical examples, warning signs, and case-type explanations. See Core Guidance for the underlying principles.

General Guides

How to Read a Solicitor’s Letter

Spot avoidance tactics, contradictions and fake reassurance.

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Fake Apologies & Non-Answers

Detect blame-shifting, vague answers, deflection and gaslighting.

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Complaints, Regulators & Who Does What

Understand the roles of the Ombudsman, regulators and courts.

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Legal Services Act – Warning Signs

Behaviours that may breach core duties: honesty, integrity and client care.

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How to Analyse a Legal Bill

Step-by-step guide to identifying excessive or incorrect charges.

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Case Type Guides

Understand what good service looks like in specific types of legal work.

Conveyancing (Buying & Selling Property)

How conveyancing should work and common service failures.

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Probate, Wills & Estates

Probate delays, valuations, estate accounts and warning signs.

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Litigation & Disputes

Deadlines, disclosure, risks, and case mismanagement.

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Family Law

Children, finances, negotiation and red flags.

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