Making a complaint
We strive to provide an excellent service. If you have concerns about any aspect of the work we have done for you please raise them with us. If it is not possible to resolve the problem then you or we may implement the firm’s formal complaints procedure, a copy of which is available on request. No charge will be made for dealing with a client’s complaint.
Ian Jones, our Principal Solicitor, can be contacted using the Register a Complaint form on this page.
A complaint can include a complaint about a bill from us for work done. You should be aware that in such a situation you may have the right to object to the bill by way of a complaint to the Legal Ombudsman. You may also be entitled to apply to the court for an assessment of our bill under Part III of the Solicitors Act 1974.
Register a complaint
The Legal Ombudsman
If you are not satisfied with our handling of your complaint you can ask the Legal Ombudsman to consider the complaint. Details of the Ombudsman’s service can be found at the following website: http://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/. The Legal Ombudsman’s address is PO Box 6806, Wolverhampton, WV1 9WJ. The telephone number is 0300 555 0333.
Before making a complaint to the Legal Ombudsman you must normally make use of this firm’s complaints procedure. If the complaint has not been resolved to your satisfaction within eight weeks of the complaint being made, you can then use the Legal Ombudsman process.
There are other time limits to be aware of. Ordinarily, a complaint must be referred to the Legal Ombudsman within six months of this firm’s written reply to a complaint. The complaint must also, ordinarily, be referred to the Legal Ombudsman within a year of the happening of the thing complained of. If the time limits are not followed, the Ombudsman might not deal with the complaint.
Get in touch
Do you have a legal matter you'd like to discuss with us? Whether you're an employer or employee we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch using the details below or use the form here and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your enquiry.
Phone: 0121 452 5130
Email: enquiries@spencershaw.co.uk
Address: Spencer Shaw Solicitors Limited
Vancouver House, 111 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 8LB
Opening hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays - Closed