Helen
I would wholeheartedly recommend M&A solicitors to anyone requiring legal representation. In September 2021 I found myself in receipt of a notice of intended prosecution for driving without due care and attention. Unfortunately, the CPS then took it upon themselves to raise that allegation to dangerous driving - a criminal offence that carries a mandatory disqualification from driving for at least a year, followed by an extended driving retest and the possibility of a prison sentence. Upon receiving my summons to Magistrates Court in July 2022 the local solicitors I had been dealing with in Lancaster refused to continue representing me, as the case hearings were being held in York and they refused to travel. I contacted M&A solicitors, who happily took on my case and were very thorough in explaining the next steps. I met Liam Hassan at Magistrates Court, and was incredibly impressed by his knowledge of driving offences, his calm manner, his honesty about the strengths and weaknesses of my case, along with his empathy and understanding of my anxieties. Following extensive discussion with Liam I entered a plea of not guilty and elected for the case to be dealt with at York Crown Court. At Crown Court I entered a plea of guilty to careless driving, but not guilty to dangerous driving - but the CPS would not accept my careless plea, and therefore a trial date was set for April 2023. Throughout the long and stressful wait for trial Liam and Jess at M&A were nothing short of exceptional. Liam appointed an incredibly knowledgeable and supportive barrister for me (special shout out to Charlotte Noddings!), arranged frequent conferences via video link, and always kept me updated. No question was ever too small, or too stupid, for him to respond to promptly and diligently. Despite me being emotionally broken, terrified of a trial, and enormously distressed at the very real possibility of losing my driving licence, Liam and Charlotte went above and beyond all expectations to put special measures into place to support me at trial, and in preparing me for trial. At my lowest ebb, when I’d all but lost hope, faith and belief in myself, and lost complete faith in the criminal justice system, Liam and the team at M&A carried that hope for me and continued to fight my case tirelessly, right up to the nail-biting conclusion! Thanks to the persistence of my barrister, Charlotte, the CPS eventually withdrew the dangerous driving allegation against me the day before my trial was due to start. Instead I was sentenced for careless driving, which I had already entered an early plea of guilty to. I received 5 penalty points, a £250 fine, and I’ve never been happier and more surprised in my life!! An amazing result!! As will be the situation for many people, my driving licence is imperative for maintaining my independence and freedom due to living in a very rural location and suffering from multiple complex health issues. I’ll never be able to thank Liam, my barrister Charlotte, and all at M&A, enough for their hard work in recognising that, and most importantly - for protecting my driving licence and keeping me on the road. M&A solicitors managed to secure the absolute BEST possible outcome for me. I am beyond grateful and would 100% recommend them. If you’re ever in need of solicitors who will deal with your case professionally, efficiently, sensitively and with a small helping of good humour to put you at ease, you really won’t go wrong instructing M&A solicitors!
Thanks Liam, Jess and Claire 😊
A representative from M & A Solicitors responded to this review on 18 April, 2023
Helen, Thank you for taking the time to write this detailed and heartfelt review of M&A solicitors. We are thrilled to hear that Liam, Jess, and Claire were able to provide you with exceptional legal representation, and that they went above and beyond to support you during a very stressful and challenging time. We are particularly pleased to hear that Liam's knowledge, calm demeanor, honesty, and empathy made a positive impression on you, and that Charlotte was an excellent barrister who provided you with knowledgeable and supportive counsel. We are also delighted that the M&A team's hard work and dedication resulted in the best possible outcome for you, which allowed you to keep your driving license and maintain your independence. At M&A solicitors, we pride ourselves on providing professional, efficient, and sensitive legal representation to all of our clients. We appreciate your recommendation and hope that if you or anyone you know ever requires legal representation in the future, you will not hesitate to contact us. Thank you again for your kind words and support. Best regards, M & A Solicitors.
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