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Qualified, experienced and genuinely on your side. A cheaper, personal alternative to a solicitor for litigants in person across the UK mainland.

Who We Are

A McKenzie Friend who fights in your corner

We are a McKenzie Friend, a cheaper alternative to solicitors. We provide support, assistance and guidance to individuals who are litigants in person.

We are not lawyers, but we have the legal knowledge, experience, expertise and qualifications required to assist you during your legal battle while keeping your costs down. Our aim is to put you at ease in your overwhelming situation and help you achieve your objectives by keeping your costs in control. We do this through careful planning and strategising of your matter.

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We speak English, Urdu & Punjabi. Dial today for a free consultation.
Our Role

What we do and why it matters

What can we do?

We can provide quiet advice during the court hearing together with the moral support you need in difficult times. In rare circumstances, we can even speak on your behalf if the court grants special permission. Outside court we can prepare skeleton arguments, applications, position statements, witness statements and exhibits. We can help you understand and follow the court order, and even help find an appropriate barrister if needed. We keep your costs in control through careful planning and strategy.

Why choose us?

We will act as your backbone during your difficult times. We will assist in preparing your case, and prepare you, so that you can present your documents, yourself and your argument in court efficiently and effectively. You stay in control, you keep your costs down, and you never face the process alone.

Farasat Ali

My qualifications

Real credentials behind every case we take on.

Master of Laws LPC / LLM

University of Lancashire

Graduate Diploma in Law

University of Lancashire

BSc (Hons)

University of Lancashire

B-Tec National Diploma

Blackburn College

Solicitors Qualifying Exam

SQE, to be confirmed

Languages

English, Urdu & Punjabi
My Journey

Years of hands on legal experience

2018

Where it began

My legal journey started in 2018 due to personal circumstances that showed me exactly how overwhelming the court process can feel without the right support beside you.

SINCE 2020

Practising at leading UK firms

I have been practising law at a number of leading firms in the UK since 2020, including Curtis Law, Northwest Solicitors, Russell & Russell Solicitors and Vincents Solicitors.

RECENTLY

£3,700 clawed back for a client

I recently clawed back £3,700 from a barrister due to their poor legal advice, so rest assured that you are in safe hands.

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Let's fight together

No extra cost, no hidden costs and minimum impact on your budget. Start a chat, send an email or request a call back.

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