anonymous
The worst solicitors I have ever dealt with
The solicitors I instructed have been the most disappointing I have ever dealt with. What should have been a straightforward “no win, no fee” matter has now been left unresolved for over two years. I raised a formal complaint last year, after which a representative assured me she would contact me daily until the issue was resolved. She did so for only two days, and I have not heard from her since. This lack of follow-up and communication is unacceptable. Furthermore, clients are encouraged to take out insurance policies, despite the apparent reality that, once legal costs and insurance premiums are deducted, the client is likely to receive little or no financial benefit. This practice raises serious concerns about transparency and fairness. Overall, my experience has been a significant waste of time and has caused considerable frustration. I would strongly encourage others in a similar situation to raise formal complaints and provide feedback to the appropriate regulatory bodies. In England and Wales, concerns about solicitors can be reported to the Legal Ombudsman, who handles complaints about poor service, or to the Solicitors Regulation Authority if there are concerns about professional conduct.
A representative from Fletchers Solicitors responded to this review
Update 19/03/2026: Hi there, Thank you for providing your details, we’ve now been able to locate your file. We can see that in September 2025 our Complaints Team contacted you to ask whether you wished to raise a formal complaint, and you advised that you required an update. An update was provided the same day, but we want to apologise if things have still felt unclear since then. If you now feel a formal complaint would be the right step for you, please email us at Customerteamnew@fs.co.uk, and we will make sure your concerns are formally reviewed through the appropriate channels. In the meantime, your case handler will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss things further and make sure you have the support and information you need. If you have any further queries please don't hesitate to get in touch. Best wishes Samantha 18/03/2026: Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear about your experience and want to reassure you this is not the level of communication or support we aim to provide. The delays and lack of follow‑up you’ve described fall short of our service standards, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. As you have raised a formal complaint previously, this will need to be followed up through the appropriate channels so it can be properly reviewed and addressed. To assist with this, we have requested some further information from you via Trustpilot so we can locate your file and ensure your concerns are passed to the correct team. Alternatively, you an contact us directly at Customerteamnew@fs.co.uk. Thank you again for raising this with us, and we hope to resolve matters properly for you. Best wishes Samantha