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It depends on the nature and complexity of your matter. For straightforward situations, you may be able to navigate things yourself. However, for anything that involves significant financial risk, legal rights, or court proceedings, professional legal advice almost always results in better outcomes — and can prevent costly mistakes. Our free initial consultation is designed to help you understand whether you need legal support and to what extent.

Yes, absolutely. From the moment you contact us, everything you share is protected by legal professional privilege. This is a fundamental legal right that prevents your solicitor from disclosing information about your matter without your consent. Even before you formally instruct us, our initial consultations are treated with the same confidentiality.

We respond to all new enquiries within 24 hours and can typically arrange an initial consultation within 2–3 business days. For urgent matters — particularly those involving court deadlines or injunctions — we can often act within the same business day. Please call us directly on +44 123 456 7890 if your matter is time-sensitive.

Yes. We advise clients across England and Wales. Many of our consultations and meetings take place by video call or telephone, and we are fully set up to handle matters remotely where needed. For certain matters — such as court attendance or document signing — we may need to arrange in-person meetings, but we will always discuss this with you at the outset.

Your first consultation with us is completely free — 30 minutes with a senior partner, at no charge and with no obligation to proceed. This gives us the opportunity to understand your situation, and gives you the opportunity to assess whether we are the right firm for you, before any financial commitment is made.

Yes — where the scope of work is clearly defined, we offer fixed-fee arrangements so you know exactly what you'll pay before we begin. This is available across many of our services, including standard conveyancing, Wills, certain employment matters, and straightforward contract drafting. For more complex or litigation matters, we charge on an hourly basis and will always provide a cost estimate in advance.

Our hourly rates vary depending on the practice area and the seniority of the lawyer handling your matter. As a guideline, partner rates range from £280 to £420 per hour, and associate rates from £180 to £280 per hour (plus VAT). We will always confirm the applicable rate for your matter in writing before commencing work.

We offer Conditional Fee Arrangements (CFA) — commonly known as No Win, No Fee — for certain types of litigation matters. Eligibility depends on the merits and nature of your claim. We will assess whether a CFA is appropriate during your initial consultation and explain how any success fee would be calculated.

Always. Before any chargeable work begins, we will send you a written engagement letter that clearly sets out the scope of work, our fee structure (fixed or hourly), an estimated total cost or cost range, and how we will update you if circumstances change. Transparency around fees is a core principle of how we operate.

During your free 30-minute consultation, a senior partner will listen to your situation, ask clarifying questions, and give you a preliminary view on your options and the likely course of action. You'll leave the consultation with a clearer understanding of your legal position — even if you decide not to instruct us. There is no pressure and no obligation.

You will be assigned a named senior partner who is responsible for your matter from start to finish. We do not use your case to train junior lawyers or hand instructions down a chain of staff. The partner you meet at the beginning is the partner who handles your work. You will always know who to contact and how to reach them directly.

We will agree a communication cadence with you at the outset — whether that is weekly updates, updates at each milestone, or on-demand. You will have direct access to your partner by email and phone. We also send written status summaries at key stages so you always have a clear, documented picture of where your matter stands.

Timelines vary significantly depending on the type and complexity of matter. A standard residential conveyancing transaction typically takes 8–12 weeks. Employment tribunal proceedings may span 12–18 months. A simple Will can be completed in days. We will give you a realistic timeline estimate at the outset and keep you informed if anything changes.

Yes. We operate six specialist practice areas covering both commercial and personal legal matters — from corporate M&A and commercial litigation through to family law, private client services, and residential property. Many of our clients work with us on both a business and personal basis, which allows us to provide a genuinely joined-up legal service.

Our practice is based in England and Wales, and we can only advise on matters governed by the laws of this jurisdiction. However, for matters with a cross-border element — such as international estates, multi-jurisdiction corporate transactions, or overseas property — we work with a trusted network of international legal partners and can coordinate advice across jurisdictions.

Absolutely. Contract review and advisory is one of the most common instructions we receive. Whether it is an employment contract, a commercial agreement, a lease, or a shareholder agreement, we will review it thoroughly, advise on the key risks and implications, and suggest any amendments you should negotiate before signing.

Yes. Meridian Law Group is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). We are also Lexcel accredited and hold the Law Society's quality mark across multiple practice areas. Our SRA registration number is available on request and can be verified via the SRA website.

We take all complaints very seriously. If you have a concern, please raise it directly with your partner in the first instance. If the matter is not resolved to your satisfaction, we have a formal complaints procedure, details of which are contained in our client engagement letter. You also have the right to refer any unresolved complaint to the Legal Ombudsman.

We were established in 1998, which means we have over 25 years of experience as an independent firm. We are privately owned, which means we answer to our clients — not to shareholders or a broader corporate structure. That independence allows us to give genuinely impartial advice and to take on matters where we believe we can make a real difference.