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Terms & Conditions

Whilst we would loved to work for free... unfortunately we are a business and therefore have running costs. We are always striving to develop our business and invest however, without money this cannot happen. 

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At the back of any estimate we provide are our clear T's&C's to insure that you are totally aware of how we should be paid (a copy of which is set out below).

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We will ask for you to sign these terms  so that it is clear where we both stand. 

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We make no apologies for this we feel that this is a reasonable request.  We are members of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) this allows us access to a debt collection agency and have legal advisors on hand should we need them.

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Legal Aid Funded cases

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Our normal terms are 30 days (For Legal Aid cases)  - should we not be paid on or about this date then we will instigate the following:

 

  • 1st letter reminder - 7 day request

  • 2nd letter reminder - immediate action.

  • Final letter - Official 3rd Party notification.

  • Court action - (imposing CCJ).

  • Sheriff action (High Court writ) 

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As stipulated in our Terms payment on account should be sought at the soonest opportunity. 

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Work will not commence until a copy of the CRM4 is in our possession.

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Thank you for your understanding.

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Terms & Conditions

  1. This estimate remains valid for one month and is based on the information we have been given so far.  If additional work is required we will seek your authorisation in advance.

  2. In addition to the estimate total, reasonable travel disbursements will be charged as incurred.  Mileage is charged at 0.45p per mile.  Where possible we try to minimise costs by making arrangements to share travel between cases.  Travel disbursements are subject to assessment on taxation and normally do not require prior authorisation. 

  3. Other fees and expenses, which are reasonably and necessarily incurred, will be charged in addition (but discussed as appropriate).

  4. For Legal Aid cases in Crown or County Court a payment on account (an approved facility with LAA) should be sought immediately on billing and passed on to us promptly on receipt, Our normal terms are 30 days.

  5. For all other Legal Aid cases our fee notes should be submitted promptly at the conclusion of the case and payment passed to us promptly on receipt.  Fee notes not submitted for payment within three months of the conclusion of the case will become payable at that point.

  6. Our contract is with the instructing party NOT the Legal Aid Authority therefore responsibility for our fees lie with the instructing party; a copy of the FORM CRM4 is required before casework progression.

  7. For Private instruction, full fees are to be paid in advance of any work being undertaken.

  8. For attendance at Court in Legal Aid cases we charge £490 per normal court day or part day plus expenses.  If significant travelling time is required outside normal working hours this will be charged in addition.  Rates of charge fall within the guidelines for Expert Witness’ fees approved by the Lord Chancellor’s office.

  9. Please note Spectre Solutions is operated as a ‘Sole Trader’ status therefore, NO VAT is charged.

  10. We are grateful to receive any comments on our service, in particular please give us prompt notice of any query or complaint.

  11. Contract: By formally instructing Spectre Solutions to conduct this work you are accepting our terms and conditions as listed in Points 1-10.

SPectre Solutions Terms of Business
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