Can Alexander Harris represent me?
Alexander Harris can potentially help anyone who has suffered as a result of another's negligence. This includes cases for medical and clinical negligence, personal injury, product liability, education and travel litigation. The firm is also able to advise clients with public law and private client issues such as wills, trusts and probate. The firm can also represent individuals injured overseas and foreign nationals injured in the UK. The firm offers all new enquirers with a free initial assessment of their case and will provide a free one-hour interview if appropriate. For further information about what we do, please read 'Our Areas of Work.'
Where is the firm based?
Alexander Harris merged with Irwin Mitchell in May 2006 to form the largest Personal Injury firm in the UK, with offices in London, Sheffield, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle. This provides the firm with good access in order to see clients from over the country. In addition to office in the UK Irwin Mitchell also have offices in Malaga and Madrid.
What experience does the firm have?
Alexander Harris is ranked as one of the leading law firms for claimant clinical negligence, personal injury, product liability, travel and education. The Legal 500, the client's guide to the legal profession stated that the firm "boasts considerable strength", "continues to be involved in high-profile cases" and enjoys "remarkable success". Chambers & Partners, a similar publication also ranked the firm as a leading practice and stated that the firm is "home to a number of market leaders." Many of the firm's solicitors are also recommended as leading experts in the country. To read further comments about the firm made by the legal community and clients, please visit the 'Client Care' area on our website.
Are you able to act for clients with the benefit of public funding?
Yes. The firm has a Legal Services Commission's Specialist Quality Mark and under certain circumstances the firm can apply for public funding on a client's behalf.
Do you do 'no win, no fee'?
Yes. The firm can offer 'no win, no fee' in certain circumstances. The firm also has a range of other funding options available to potential clients including, public funding and other insurance products.
How can I provide feedback on the service I have received?
Alexander Harris takes great pride in their commitment to clients and appreciates the time taken by clients to provide us with feedback. If you would like to provide feedback on the service you have received at Alexander Harris please complete our enquiry form here.
If I am unhappy with an aspect of my case, what can I do?
Alexander Harris aims to offer all of their clients with an efficient and effective service. However should a client be unhappy with an aspect of their case, we would always suggest that they try and resolve this with their solicitor directly. In the event that a client at Alexander Harris cannot resolve their concern with their solicitor, then they may raise the matter directly with the Quality Control Manager (QCM). The QCM's role is to vet and audit the service quality standards within the firm. If you would like to contact the QCM please complete our enquiry form here.
In the event that the QCM cannot resolve a situation, then clients may complain to the Office for the Supervision of Solicitors. For further information about how to complain about your solicitor, please visit the consumer complaints area of the Law Society website.