General information about claims in England & Wales, not advice about your own case. This website provides no legal service or contact route. No Win No Fee is a funding option, not a promise of success or of any particular amount.
What is a No Win No Fee agreement?
A conditional fee agreement (CFA) is a contract between you and your solicitor under which their fee depends on the outcome. If your claim does not succeed, you normally will not have to pay their charges. If it does succeed, a success fee may be payable — a percentage agreed with you in advance and, for a personal injury claim, subject to legal limits. The provider should set this out clearly before you commit.
What could I still have to pay?
No Win No Fee covers your solicitor’s charges, but a claim also involves other costs, such as court fees and medical or expert reports (known as disbursements). These are often protected by insurance. A provider should explain any policy and potential deduction from compensation before you agree.
Is every case suitable for No Win No Fee?
Not always. Availability depends on the facts, the merits of the claim and a provider’s own assessment. No funding arrangement guarantees a successful outcome.
Does the three-year time limit still apply?
Yes. However a claim is funded, the general time limit in England & Wales is three years from the date of the accident, or from when you first linked your injury to it (the Limitation Act 1980). Different rules apply to children and to people who lack mental capacity. Starting early gives the best chance of gathering the evidence a claim needs.
Choosing an adviser
Choose a suitably qualified legal adviser and check their identity, regulatory status, costs, insurance arrangements and terms before agreeing. You can also read how claims work before you decide.