Capita Data Breach/Barings

bluejohn56

I have just asked Google to explain what is involved in a 'no win no fee' legal case. The following might help:

Yes, "no win no fee" is a real and common legal arrangement, primarily in the UK for personal injury and certain civil compensation claims. Formally known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) or sometimes a Damages-Based Agreement (DBA), it allows you to pursue legal action without paying legal fees upfront or risking your own money if the case is lost. Solicitors Regulation Authority +4Here is how "no win no fee" works and the important details you need to know:

How No Win No Fee Works

• No Upfront Cost: You do not pay your solicitor any money to begin your claim or during the process.
• If You Lose: If your claim is unsuccessful, you generally do not pay the solicitor’s fees.

Important Considerations and Risks

While no win no fee is designed to be risk-free, there are important details to understand:

• Success Fees: If you win, your solicitor can take a success fee, which is capped at a maximum of 25% of your compensation in personal injury cases.
• Insurance Costs: To protect you from paying the other side’s legal fees if you lose, solicitors usually arrange "After the Event" (ATE) insurance. The cost of this insurance is usually deducted from your compensation if you win.
• Exceptions to "No Fee": You might have to pay costs if you act dishonestly, act maliciously, or breach the terms of the agreement.

Typical Applications

No win no fee agreements are commonly used for: 

• Personal injury (road traffic accidents, slips, trips, falls)
• Medical negligence
• Accidents at work
• Industrial disease
• Databreach

It is highly recommended to have your solicitor explain the exact percentage they will take from your compensation and the terms of the insurance policy before signing any agreement. 

Skippyman66

I've had yet another 3 emails asking me to sign a document i have not seen, so if anyone wants to use this as a follow-up please do i have alsy, yet again emailed the CEO his email is one of these i used both [Email addresses removed by Forum Team] on cc. here is the email:

Dear Abbleys Solicitors,
Thank you again for your recent correspondence.
I have attempted to sign the retainer as requested, however I notice that the declaration states that I have read and understood the contingent fee agreement and the form of authority. As I have STILL not yet received these documents, despite me requesting very clearly, I am not comfortable signing a declaration confirming I have read them.
Could you please send me the full contingent fee agreement and form of authority before asking me to sign? Once I have had the opportunity to read those documents, I will be happy to proceed with signing straight away.
I'm keen to get my claim moving, so I'd appreciate it if you could send these over as a matter of priority rather than waiting several weeks.
Many thanks.
Kind regards,

Skippyman66

oh they actually include the info here it is

bill6262

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81966879#Comment_81966879

Where?

Bowcat

Hi

I am wondering what people’s thoughts are - has anybody signed the electronic document? And if the case doesn’t win are we liable to pay any costs to the solicitor? Or if I dont sign am I liable for the costs already accrued

This has been playing on my mind as to what is the best thing to do

ChummiestOak

I am part of the Google / Microsoft Data Breach suit, also affected by move from Barings to Abbleys, i have been chased a few times by email, they are now texting me asking me to sign up with Abbleys, has anyone had a response saying clearly the consequences with Barings of not signing up with Abbley? I assume there will be a cost/liability to pay to them.

Someone said that they had it stated "your claim will be lost" but that has very specific liability implications per the contract i signed and I dont believe is as simple as I walk away with nothing owed.

FluffySP

Anyone signed yet or heard back from Abbleys? Im receiving regular emails & texts asking me to sign/call despite replying to emails asking whether there's any cost to me whether I sign or not and not getting any response. The fact they dont reply and seem desperate for me to sign makes me somewhat suspicious.

Anyone else?

Marcon

This isn't a pension question. I've asked for it to be moved to a more suitable board.

bill6262

I signed and returned it

bill6262

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81972265#Comment_81972265

Apart from the breach affecting pension schemes members