We pride ourselves on transparency and efficiency. To save you time and reduce uncertainty, we have prepared an overview of the steps that follow at EQUITY LEGAL once you click the ‘Submit’ button.
1. Receipt and initial assessment
As soon as your enquiry arrives, we will review it in terms of our colleagues’ areas of expertise and availability.
2. Conflict of interest check
Before we delve deeper into the matter, we are required by law and on ethical grounds to verify that we are not, by any chance, representing the opposing party in the matter in question.
3. Follow-up enquiries
If the information in your enquiry is incomplete, we will contact you (usually by email or telephone) to clarify key details.
4. Proposed solution and quotation
Based on the information we have gathered, we will send you a specific proposal for the course of action and a transparent cost estimate (hourly rate or fixed fee).
5. Face-to-face or online consultation
For more complex cases, we will suggest a face-to-face meeting to discuss the strategy and your expectations in minute detail.
6. Conclusion of a legal services agreement
Once we have agreed on the terms, we will formalise our collaboration by signing a contract that clearly defines our obligations and your rights.
7. Granting of power of attorney
To represent you before the courts, government authorities or third parties, we will require a power of attorney from you, which will enable us to act on your behalf.
8. Commencing work on the case
Once the administrative formalities have been completed, a specific solicitor will take charge of your case and we will begin working towards the agreed objective.
9. Keeping you informed
We will keep you regularly informed of every important step in your case – with us, you won’t have to guess what stage your case is at.