Legal
Effective January 2026
These terms apply to all legal services provided by Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP ("the Firm"). A separate client-care letter is issued for each individual matter and, together with these terms, forms the contract between us.
The Firm is a Limited Liability Partnership authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 00224597). The professional rules that apply to us can be inspected on the SRA website at sra.org.uk.
Our fees are calculated as set out in your engagement letter. Where fixed fees apply, they are stated inclusive or exclusive of VAT as indicated. Where hourly rates apply, we will provide an initial estimate and update it if circumstances materially change. Disbursements (court fees, HMRC fees, search fees, expert reports, agent fees) are payable in addition.
Invoices are payable within 14 days of issue. Interest may be charged on late payment at 8% above the Bank of England base rate under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 where applicable. We may require money on account before beginning work.
We are required by the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 to verify your identity and, where relevant, the source of any funds involved in a transaction. We may not be able to act until this is complete.
We do not accept cash payments in excess of £500 in respect of any matter.
Money we hold on your behalf is kept in a client account with a UK-authorised bank in compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules. Interest is paid to clients on a fair and reasonable basis as set out in our Interest Policy, available on request.
We will store your file for a minimum of seven years after the conclusion of your matter, after which it may be destroyed unless you have asked us to hold it for longer. Original Wills, Deeds and other important documents are held in secure storage without charge unless otherwise agreed.
Our aggregate liability to you arising from or in connection with any matter is limited to £3 million (or such higher sum as may be agreed in writing), which is the minimum professional indemnity cover required by the SRA. Our professional indemnity insurers are named in our office copy of these terms and may be disclosed on request.
You may end our retainer at any time by written notice. We may only cease acting for good reason and on reasonable notice (for example, non-payment of fees, breakdown of confidence, or a conflict of interest). Where we cease acting, you remain liable for costs and disbursements incurred up to that point.
Our full complaints handling procedure is set out at /complaints. You are entitled to complain to the Legal Ombudsman if you are not satisfied with our response.
These terms and any dispute arising from them shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 shall not apply to our engagement, and no third party shall have any rights under it.