Who We Are

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Contestor Legal Services, the trading name of Contestor Legal Ltd, opened its doors in 2019 and distinguishes itself from the rest. We have consciously chosen to remain unregulated, ensuring that our clients always receive top-tier attention and access to legal services without the hefty price tag. Our dedicated team extends its expertise across numerous legal domains, offering unreserved services tailored to individual needs. The recent reductions in legal aid, combined with the prohibitive fees of regulated law firms, have left a vast number of individuals and small businesses grappling with legal challenges and often sidelined from justice. Moreover, those considering high-priced legal representation for minor claims, like parking disputes, find themselves in a bind due to constraints like CPR 27.14.

Central to our ethos is a staunch belief: legal services should be universally accessible, transcending financial constraints. This unwavering commitment has earned us accolades, including the 'Best Parking Charge Dispute Law Expert in England & Wales' at the UK Enterprise 2021, and the 'Best Value Litigation Services Firm 2021' at the Southern Enterprise Award 2021.

Our drive emanates from a genuine desire to champion individual rights. Long before establishing our firm, we zealously represented litigants in person during our academic years in the UK. Today, our team boasts a diverse array of professionals, all grounded in law. Many have donned the roles of Solicitors and Barristers overseas and have served as Senior Paralegal at UK firm, such as BW Legal Services. Additionally, several have contributed their skills to the Citizens Advice Bureau and other customer service roles.

At Contestor Legal Services, our mission is clear: to bridge these gaps and ensure everyone has a fair shot at justice.

Our Philosophy

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At Contestor Legal Services, we think everyone should have a fair chance in court.

That's why we offer services that are less expensive than many other law firms. You either pay a set price or don't pay unless we win for you.

While Contestor Legal Services operates as an unregulated law firm, it is worth noting that we do not undertake reserved activities. However, our expertise spans a wide range of legal assistance concerning the application of law and various forms of legal dispute resolutions. We stand ready to represent you in any matter related to law applications or legal dispute resolutions.

Here's a snapshot of how we can assist you, especially within the realm of the small claims track:

  • Drafting a letter before claim

  • Responding to a letter before claim

  • Assistance in completing an acknowledgement of service

  • Drafting a defence, claim form and particulars of claim

  • Drafting any application such as set aside, strike out…

  • Helping to complete Direction Questionnaire

  • Drafting a witness statement and exhibits

  • Preparing a skeleton of argument

  • Preparing a Schedule of costs

  • Exercising the right of audience as a Lay Representative under the Lay Representative Order 1999.

 If your claim or counterclaim is over £10,000, we will transfer you to our partners at Lawrence and Associates Solicitors. You'll either pay a set fee or nothing unless we win.