No win, no fee agreements (also called Conditional Fee Arrangements) are common in jurisdictions such as England and Wales, but they can include conditions that are not always well understood. For example, you could incur costs if the court found that you had acted dishonestly or breached your agreement with your solicitor.

The main theme of this practice is that you only pay your solicitor if you claim succeeds, but a “success fee” may be applied once your claim is successful, which could be up to 25% of relevant parts of the award.

No win, no fee arrangements are not permitted in Northern Ireland. Some commentators have raised concerns that the concept could limit access to justice, particularly in high-risk or low-value cases.

In Northern Ireland, more reliable and transparent funding options are available. We offer a variety of payment solutions tailored to each client’s specific circumstances. During a free initial consultation, our solicitors assess the merits of your case and provide advice on the most suitable funding method.

Some clients may be eligible for legal aid, while others may benefit from legal expenses insurance, which can cover the costs of an unsuccessful claim for a small premium.

If a solicitor in Northern Ireland agreed to a no win, no fee agreement, they would be breaking the law. Part V of the Solicitors (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 bans any solicitor from charging fees solely dependent on the success of a claim.

At Madden & Finucane, we believe that everyone should be treated fairly under the law and the right to compensation should be accessible to everyone, no matter their financial means.

We only work with trusted experts and we explain all fees upfront, so you have a complete understanding of the likely compensation outcome.

If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.

The types of claims we cover include:

• Road traffic accidents
• Workplace accident claims
• Trips & slips
• Industrial disease claims
• Medical negligence
• Abuse claims

We will guide you through our claims process, helping you focus on recovery while we handle everything else.

We will only advise you to make a claim if we believe you have good grounds of success. When successful, the other party will likely have to cover most of the fees. The majority of our claims are settled through negotiations, before any formal court dates are set.

Call our office on 028 9023 8007 today or make an enquiry for a free no-obligation consultation.