No Win No Fee is a payment arrangement between an individual and a Solicitor whereby there are no legal fees payable to the Solicitor in the event that a Personal Injury Claim is unsuccessful.
Thus the expression ‘No Win No Fee’.
In the event that a claim is successful and compensation is awarded to an individual, a Solicitor's legal fees form a pre-agreed part of the arrangement.
No Win No Fee is a way for individuals to bring a Personal Injury Claim when they might not ordinarily be in a position to afford a Personal Injury Solicitor.
Traditionally you may have heard that hiring a legal team is expensive.
When an individual suffers a Personal Injury, through no fault of their own, their quality of life, costs, and circumstances can all change.
For example, they may:
In these instances, legal options might seem out of reach, and fees might prevent a claim from being pursued.
'No Win No fee' is the arrangement that gives the injured individual a better chance of seeking that compensation.
It makes legal services more affordable and a more realistic option.
No Win No Fee is a payment arrangement between an individual and a Solicitor whereby there are no legal fees payable to the Solicitor in the event that a Personal Injury Claim is unsuccessful.
Thus the expression ‘No Win No Fee’.
In the event that a claim is successful and compensation is awarded to an individual, a Solicitor's legal fees form a pre-agreed part of the settlement.
Most Personal Injury Claims in Ireland will fall under a No Win No Fee Solicitor arrangement.
Where a No Win No Fee arrangement has been entered into, a client is only charged in the event that a claim is successful. In the event of a claim being unsuccessful, there are no legal fees payable to your Solicitor.
There are no upfront costs.
All Solicitors are obliged by the Law Society of Ireland to be explicit and transparent regarding costs. If you have any questions regarding costs, the Claims Process etc, please contact our friendly and helpful team.
We will advise you at any stage if there is any risk of costs being awarded against you.
While it is perfectly legal for a Solicitor to act on a No Win No Fee basis, there are strict advertising restrictions in place regarding the use of words or phrases such as "No Win No Fee", "No Foal No Fee", and "Free first consultation" etc.
The Solicitor Advertising Regulations 2019 introduced by The Law Society of Ireland apply to all advertisements by Solicitors including
In the event of a successful claim, a Solicitor's fees form a pre-agreed part of the arrangement.
In the event of a successful claim, a Solicitor's fees form a pre-agreed part of the compensation.
The legal fee payable to your Solicitor will depend on the individual case. Please note a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
In the event of a successful claim, Hussey Fraser will collect your settlement cheque. We then forward your award to you minus any pre-agreed fee.
Most Personal Injury Solicitors operating in Ireland today work on a No Win No Fee basis. However, you should always confirm this with a Solicitor first.
Under the Solicitors Advertising Regulations 2019 created by the Law Society of Ireland, a Personal Injury Solicitor is not allowed to advertise the fact that they operate on a No Win No fee basis.
As a member of the Law Society of Ireland, Hussey Fraser Solicitors are regulated by The Solicitors Advertising Regulations 2019. This preserves the right of a solicitor to advertise, but restricts certain forms of advertising such as 'No Win No Fee'.
Most Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Claims will fall under a No Win No fee arrangement but please seek advice from a Solicitor first.
Any law firm operating on your behalf should have a clear and transparent fee structure which they should provide to you upon request.
No Foal, No Fee is essentially the same as No Win No Fee. The phrase was originally used in the equine industry whereby stud fees were waived should a mare not produce a foal. Today, in legal circles, you might often hear of ‘No Win No Fee’ and ‘No Foal No Fee’ as they are essentially the same thing.
Many solicitors offer No Win No Fee accident arrangements but you should confirm with your solicitor before instructing your solicitor to proceed on your behalf.
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