Legal Fees

The legal industry has a certain reputation when it comes to legal fees and at Michael Bower Equine Law (part of Waddington Turner Wall Solicitors) we completely understand that one of the most worrying things about seeking legal advice is the cost, whatever your financial position. Some of these concerns relate to hourly rates, hidden costs, fees getting out of control and large unexplained invoices. With this in mind we offer the following promise.

Our Promise

For certain types of legal work we offer fixed fees so that you know
how much the total work will cost you.
For Personal Injury cases we offer our legal services on a no win-no fee basis. If the matter is covered by legal indemnity insurance then we will explain clearly how this works and how the costs will be covered.
If we are charging an hourly rate we will provide a clear cost estimate at the beginning of your case so you understand what work will need to be done and what the likely overall cost will be.
We will stick to that cost estimate unless there are unforeseen developments or additional work or expenditure. If that is the case then we will contact you in good time to amend the cost estimate and discuss why the additional spend is required. At this point, you can decide whether or not you wish to proceed. No additional costs will be incurred without your approval.
Regular updates on what work that we are doing for you and how much it is costing will be provided via a method that suits you i.e. letter, e-mail or phone.
We will discuss and agree the regularity of invoices, to enable you to budget for the fees involved and to make payments as easy as possible: rather than receiving a large invoice out of the blue.
Even if the overall case is based on an hourly rate there may still be elements of the costs that are based on fixed fees e.g. some types of court hearings, conferences, standard letters and telephone calls which means that the overall costs are kept down.
Fee payments can be tailored to your needs so that you can choose to pay in advance, monthly or at other intervals that are agreeable to you and us.

Free Initial Enquiry

Michael, Rebecca and the team would be delighted to explain how they can help. For your free, initial enquiry, please:

call now on freephone 0300 303 2865
email on info@michaelbowerequinelaw.co.uk or,
complete our Free Online Enquiry

Free Initial Enquiry

The Equine Law team would be delighted to explain how they can help. For your free, initial enquiry, please:

Call now on freephone 0300 303 2865,
Email on info@michaelbowerequinelaw.co.uk
Complete our Free Online Enquiry

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What our clients say..

Thank you so much Micheal for the solid advice you gave me on the abandonment issue I had at my yard recently.

Great guy and really helpful, with a true understanding of the horse world.

Highly recommended.

Michelle C – 28.02.2018

Just wanted to write to thank Michael for his good advice today - no messing around, you listened and gave me sensible advice which actually prevented you from gaining a client! You told me what was what, talking in plain English not “solicitor speak” and directing me through my options.

I listened and did exactly what he advised, and I’m pleased to say I have successfully agreed an amicable compromise with the other side. This has saved me a small fortune, but more importantly made me realise that I needed to draw it to a conclusion rather than dragging it through the courts.

I would recommend anyone worried about being led down the path just to pay solicitors fees, speak to Michael. He can give you free advice, and that’s all I needed today - thank you.

Janice Dunphy – 27.02.2018

Michael Bower is very prompt, and also extremely thoughtful about the client’s situation. When providing my wife and I with advice on an equine legal matter, he stepped us carefully through the options in a simple-to-understand way with only limited call on legal jargon. A very refreshing experience.

Jack Rickard – 25.02.2018

Mr Michael Bower has been extremely knowledgeable and very helpful in a matter which could have been exceptionally difficult. He advised me sensibly how to handle the situation in the most effective and efficient way. I am very grateful for his help and would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone with a complicated situation in both the property and equestrian sphere. I cannot thank him enough.

Ms Sally Eastwood - 14.02.2018

Recently seeked some advice following the sale of a pony to an established organisation. Replied both via phone and email within 24 hours. Highly recommend.

Charlotte S

Michael is a highly knowledgable very helpful person. Nothing is too much trouble. Would highly recommend him. His knowledge of horses and the law is extensive. Thank you for your advice today it's much appreciated.

Elaine S

Great man and gets the results, thank you for our win in court, couldn't of done it without you.

Tracy W

Thank you very much for your helpful advice, so nice to speak to someone who knows the law and has a passion for horses. Highly recommend!

Natalia T

Thanks so much for your very helpful advice much appreciated highly recommended.

Dawn S

Fantastic service from someone who understands horses and the law. Extremely personable and very easy to talk to. Would wholeheartedly recommend him.

Julia H

Our family sought advice in relation to an equine insurance claim from Michael Bower earlier this year. His response was very helpful and precise at a very difficult time .

Mrs L, Skipton 08.12.2015

***** went back to (the seller's yard) on New Year’s Eve - we are beyond grateful to Michael for everything he did - over and above the call of duty, and during his Christmas break - to make things happen in the timescales they did. I can’t speak highly enough of him, he was a total star. Practical and pragmatic, focussed on a solution/resolution, pleasant and cheerful to deal with and I’m sure (the seller) would say the same.

Mrs M, Grassington 07.01.2016

Very helpful and was very pleased. Nothing was too much trouble. Lovely person to deal with! Highly recommended.

Tara M