A close friend of mine made a complaint to the FSO about a financial institution. He initially did this through a solicitor as he is very quiet , no confidence and under a lot of stress. He felt that a solicitor would represent him better. Now he has been summoned to an oral hearing between the two parties and his solicitor has said that she can only represent him if she has a barrister present. This will cost him in the region of 12k+ for both. He cannot afford to pay this as (a) no guarantee they will find in his favor and (b) even if they do, the legal fees are still too much for him.
Does anyone know if....
(a) he needs a barrister to be present or would a solicitor alone suffice?
(b) can he go it alone or would the bank in question run rings around him.
(c) any suggestions as to who can represent him
As i said, he is very quiet and stressed, I know he would like a bit of support at this as he feels the bank in question will have a big legal team on their side.
Thanks.
Does anyone know if....
(a) he needs a barrister to be present or would a solicitor alone suffice?
(b) can he go it alone or would the bank in question run rings around him.
(c) any suggestions as to who can represent him
As i said, he is very quiet and stressed, I know he would like a bit of support at this as he feels the bank in question will have a big legal team on their side.
Thanks.