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Funding options we may explore with you

1. Paying our fees directly

You can choose to pay for our services as you go. In some cases, we may be able to offer a fixed fee for specific pieces of work, giving you certainty and control over your legal spend.

2. Legal expenses insurance

You may already have legal cover through:

Your home insurance policy
A bank account or credit card benefit
A professional membership or trade body

If you do, you have the right to choose your own solicitor, even if your insurer suggests otherwise. We can help you check whether you’re covered.

3. Trade union or employer-linked support

If you're a member of a trade union or part of a professional scheme, you may be entitled to legal support or funding. We can help you understand what’s available and how to access it.

4. No win no fee / damage-based agreements

In some cases, we may be able to offer a no win, no fee or damages-based agreement, where our fees are only payable if your claim is successful.

Please note:

We charge a case review fee to assess whether this option is suitable
Your claim must be strong and of sufficient value to qualify

5. Legal aid

Legal aid is not available through Porter Dodson, but you can find more information on eligibility and providers via the Gov.uk website.

Can I recover my legal fees?

In many cases - particularly with settlement agreements - we’ll seek to recover some or all of your legal fees from your employer as part of the negotiation.

Let’s find the right option for you

We’re here to help you access the legal advice you need, in a way that works for you.

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