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Below, we explain what a Discounted Conditional Fee Agreement is, how it works, and answer common questions about its benefits and implications.

What is a Discounted Conditional Fee Agreement?

A Discounted Conditional Fee Agreement is a type of funding arrangement where you pay a reduced fee (the "discounted fee") for your solicitor’s services as the case progresses, regardless of the outcome. If your case succeeds, you pay an additional success fee, which is agreed upon at the outset. If you lose, you only pay the discounted fees, not the success fee.

This type of agreement balances the solicitor's risk in taking on your case while reducing your upfront financial burden.

How Does a Discounted Conditional Fee Agreement Work?

1. Suitability:

• • We would assess whether your claim is suitable for a discounted conditional fee agreement. Please note, we may charge at our standard rate for such an assessment.
    

2. Initial Agreement:
We would then agree on:

• • A discounted hourly rate to be paid during the case.
  • A success fee (a percentage or fixed amount) payable only if you win.
    

3. Case Progression:
Throughout the case, you pay the reduced hourly rate to cover the solicitor’s ongoing work.

4. Outcome:

• • If you win, you pay the agreed success fee in addition to the discounted fees already paid. The success fee is typically capped to ensure fairness.
  • If you lose, you only pay the discounted fees accrued, without any additional costs.

What Happens If You Win?

If your case is successful:

• • You pay the discounted fees (already paid during the case) plus the success fee agreed upon at the outset (which is deducted from your damages).
  • Often, part of your legal costs, may be recoverable from the losing party, depending on the case type and court rules.

The total cost will be clearly outlined in your agreement, ensuring transparency.

What Happens If You Lose?

If your case is unsuccessful:

• • You do not pay the success fee.
  • You only pay the discounted fees accrued during the case.
  • In many cases, you may also need insurance (commonly called After the Event insurance) to cover the opposing party’s legal costs, but this will be discussed during your initial consultation.

Why choose Witan Solicitors?

Our No Win, Low Fee solicitors represent many clients every year to secure the compensation and remedy they are rightfully owed. We fight to get you the maximum compensation possible and make your opponent pay as much of the legal costs as we can, so you keep the highest amount of money in the end.

With Witan Solicitors on your side, you can benefit from:

• • Over 50 years of legal expertise
  • Free initial consultation
  • No hidden costs 
  • Honest and professional advice 
  • No confusing legal jargon 
  • A supportive and approachable team
  • Proven track record of success 
  • Representation by a Legal 500 law firm 
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