Called in 2022 very upset with local authority as my daughter has been diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. I £9,000 was quoted if they were needed to attend court which was unlikely. I asked for regular cost updates, and costs moving forward. It never occurred. As a parent I have been made to feel like a hindrance. The first Solicitor did Chris belittle me really and was very over powering talking me into HCB being the only firm in the world that could help. I agreed to appeal the decision. it failed and then that solicitor left. his boss took over, Nathan Davis. He is as disrespectful as his member of staff.
Please avoid this dept and this firm, they do not care about the delicate situation and bill time that is not required. A parent who is exhausted needs consideration, all this firm is interested in, is billing you when you have made it clear your finances do not permit. two weeks before the hearing we asked for a fixed cost to submit evidence. because it was clear we were then not "an open cheque" they did not communicate. We spoke to the tribunal ourselves and finished submitting evidence ourselves and with the courts help transferred all communications to us.