--- title: "We don’t cut corners." url: https://lexlaw.co.uk/legal-case-assessment/ date: 2012-09-05 modified: 2026-06-02 lang: en author: "LEXLAW Solicitors & Barristers" description: "We assess your case and work out if it is worth pursuing. If it has low merit or value or high risk we warn you quickly in a discounted fixed-fee meeting. If your case has started and you’re worried about prospects, we can provide a second legal opinion" image: https://lexlaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/photo-1454117096348-e4abbeba002c-1-1024x683.jpg word_count: 329 --- # We don’t cut corners. ## We deliver advanced legal strategies. We don't offer free advice. Instead, for a heavily discounted fixed-fee (£1750 plus VAT) we offer you high quality solicitor and counsel-led advice in our first meeting. **Two minds are better than one.** This way our best solicitors and barristers in the relevant legal area can review your case and give you the correct and most strategic advice at the outset, *when it matters the most*. - We assess your case and work out if it is worth pursuing. If it has low merit or value or high risk we warn you in the first fixed fee meeting.- We analyse and work out the legal merits of running your case to trial or to settlement via ADR or another cost-effective method of resolution.- We calculate and advise on the legal risk factors in litigation.- We explain and guide you through the Civil Procedure Rules in England & Wales. - We factor in your risk-appetite, costs sensitivity and determination.- Together, we tailor the best possible result for you.- Our lawyers know *how to win* and deliver strategic legal advice at your first meeting with us. ## Get in touch with our London Litigators. If you require expert legal representation for a high-value dispute, please contact our team using your preferred method below. To help us evaluate your case efficiently, please provide a detailed overview of your dispute, including the estimated financial value of your claim. - **CONTACT FORM**: Complete our secure enquiry form below. - **EMAIL**: Send a summary of your case to ✉ [litigation@lexlaw.co.uk](mailto:contact@lexlaw.co.uk)  - **TELEPHONE**: Call [☎](tel://+442071830529) [02071830529](tel://+442071830529) (Mon-Fri, 9am–6pm GMT) - **WHATSAPP**: Message out team direct via [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/447502980486?text=I%20visited%20www.lexlaw.co.uk%20%28tel%3A%2B442071830529%29.%20I%20know%20your%20discounted%20fixed%20fee%20for%20solicitor%20%26%20barrister%20advice%20in%20conference%20is%20%20%C2%A31%2C750%20%2B%20VAT%20%28c.200%20page%20bundle%29%20and%20that%20you%20do%20not%20take%20small%20claims%20or%20give%20free%20advice.%0A%0A%2AI%20need%20paid%20legal%20advice.%20Here%20are%20my%20case%20details%3A%2A%0A%E2%80%A2%20%2AClaim%20Value%3A%2A%C2%A0%0A%E2%80%A2%20%2AOpponent%3A%2A%C2%A0%0A%E2%80%A2%20%2ASummary%20of%20Dispute%3A%2A) ## Assessment & Consultation Fee LEXLAW is a specialist litigation and tax disputes law firm and does not provide legal aid or free advice. 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