Private Funded Civil Advice Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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Different methods of private funded civil advice
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- CFAs
- own resources
- trade unions
- pro bono
- lawyer schemes
- charities
- law centres
- citizens advice bureau
- insurance
2
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CFAs
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- conditional fee agreements
- no win no fee
- agree on normal fee + success fee
- after event insurance needed - pay for cost
- if case lost, owe damages but no fee
- deductions from costs normally set at 25%
3
Q
Advantages of CFAs
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- no upfront payment
- no fee is loss - only damages
- widely available
- remove anxiety of costs
- offer alternative to private funding
4
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Disadvantages of CFAs
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- ‘cherry picking’ - only pick cases likely to win
- still owe damages - may still be unaffordable
- takes % of winnings
5
Q
Own resources as a method of civil private funding
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- paying privately
- very expensive - £150 p/h locally or £600-£1000 p/h London
6
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Trade unions as a method of civil private funding
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- work related advice
- some offer other issues e.g PI
- often subscriptions
- can cover cost of lawyers if needed
7
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Lawyer schemes as method of civil private funding
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- some solicitors offer free 30 min interviews
8
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Charities as method of civil private funding
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- help with advice
9
Q
Law centres as method of civil private funding
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- free legal advice - sometimes representation
- many of clients are disadvantaged
- problems with LA cuts caused some to close
10
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Citizens advice bureaux
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- free legal advice in most towns
- online + face to face
- general advice e.g benefits, consumer issues, employment
11
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Insurance
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- included in most motor insurance - available for house
- before + after event policies
- after event needed for CFAs
12
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Pro bono advocacy
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- run by bar council
- situated in London
- free advice + representation
- helplines
