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Full Complaint Procedure

A detailed guide to how we handle complaints at Sampson Bailey Solicitors

Our Commitment

We want to give you the best possible service. However, if at any point you become unhappy or concerned about the service, we have provided then you should inform us immediately so that we can do our best to resolve the problem.

Our Complaints Process

1

Initial Contact

In the first instance, it may be helpful to contact the person who is working on your case to discuss your concerns and we will do our best to resolve any issues.

2

Formal Complaint

If you would like to make a formal complaint, then you can read our full complaints procedure below. Making a complaint will not affect how we handle your case.

Please contact Hannah Sampson, Director, who is responsible for complaints handling:

3

Acknowledgement

We will send you a letter acknowledging your complaint within 3 working days of receiving it, enclosing a copy of this procedure.

4

Investigation

We will then investigate your complaint. This will normally involve passing your complaint to our client care partner, Hannah Sampson, who will review your matter file and speak to the member of staff who acted for you.

5

Response

Hannah Sampson will send you a detailed written reply to your complaint, including her suggestions for resolving the matter, within 21 days of sending you the acknowledgement letter.

6

Meeting (Optional)

At this stage, if you are still not satisfied, you should contact us again and we will arrange for a meeting to discuss and hopefully resolve your complaint. We would normally not expect to exceed 14 days from receipt of your request for this to take place.

7

Final Response

Within 7 days of the meeting, our Client Care Director will write to you to confirm what took place and any solutions she has agreed with you.

Timeline Summary

3 Working days to acknowledge
21 Days for detailed response
14 Days for meeting arrangement
7 Days for final confirmation

If We Cannot Resolve Your Complaint

Legal Ombudsman

The Legal Ombudsman can help you if we are unable to resolve your complaint ourselves. They will look at your complaint independently and it will not affect how we handle your case.

Before accepting a complaint for investigation, the Legal Ombudsman will check that you have tried to resolve your complaint with us first.

Time Limits

  • Within six months of receiving a final response to your complaint
  • No more than six years from the date of act/omission
  • No more than three years from when you should reasonably have known there was cause for complaint

📞 0300 555 0333 (9:00 - 17:00)

✉️ enquiries@legalombudsman.org.uk

📍 Legal Ombudsman, PO Box 6806, Wolverhampton, WV1 9WJ

www.legalombudsman.org.uk

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

The Solicitors Regulation Authority can help if you are concerned about our behaviour. This could be for things like:

  • Dishonesty
  • Taking or losing your money
  • Treating you unfairly because of your age, a disability or other characteristic
Report to SRA

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