More than once, having drafted legal advice and distilled my opinion on prospects of success into a percentage figure, the client has come back to me and questioned how I arrived at it.
Is it a mathematical calculation? A gut feeling? This article explores the accepted definitions of legal risk (e.g., 'Reasonable Prospects' vs 'Good Prospects') and how they map to percentages.
Alex acts in disputes like this one for claimants and respondents, instructed by solicitors or by direct access. How to instruct him or email the clerks.
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