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Does anybody know a barrister that does pro bono against banks - Urgent

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  • Does anybody know a barrister that does pro bono against banks - Urgent

    Hi, does anybody out there know a barrister who is willing to do pro bono work against a bank? They need to be enthusiastic, exceptionally competant and willing to go up against a major bank and mabye make a name for themselves.

    We were mis-sold a mortgage in December 2004. It was unaffordable, did not comply with FSMA 2000 in any shape or form, and is a prime example of bad lending. We have had a summary judgment against us for the amount but only after the bank had to appeal against the verdict of a county court. The appeal judge stayed the majority of the award pending the outcome of our counterclaim, of which she said we had a good case for a claim, as indeed did the first judge when she allowed set-off and did not allow judgment.

    We have been acting as litigants in person but are realising that we are now in need of superman or superwoman. There is a very definite case that the bank have to answer and they have requested that we re-draft our counterclaim or they will apply gto have it struck out.

    If anyone can help, please get in touch, many thanks.
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    Re: Does anybody know a barrister that does pro bono against banks - Urgent

    Try the Bar Council Pro Bono Unit. Their website address is http://www.barcouncil.org.uk/instruc...no-assistance/
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      Re: Does anybody know a barrister that does pro bono against banks - Urgent

      It may be worth looking round local firms of solicitor for a retired barrister that advises the local firm as a consultant, write to them direct with some supporting evidence and they make take it on privately as an adviser and help you write the counter-claim in the correct legal terminology to win your case without them having to put their name to it.

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      • #4
        Re: Does anybody know a barrister that does pro bono against banks - Urgent

        Have you approached Watsons Solicitors ?

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        • #5
          Re: Does anybody know a barrister that does pro bono against banks - Urgent

          Hi,

          Where are Watsons based as there appears to be hunddreds of them?

          Many thanks for your help.

          Regards.

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          • #6
            Re: Does anybody know a barrister that does pro bono against banks - Urgent

            this is the link to Watsons Solicitors http://www.watsonssolicitors.co.uk/latestnews.html

            I believe they work on a no win no fee or they may have insurance to cover costs. You must ask.....

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