You may find answers to the most common questions below. Please click on the question to reveal the answers.
What are your opening hours?
Business hours:
Monday 9.00 am – 5pm
Tuesday 9.00 am – 5pm
Wednesday 9.00am – 5pm
Thursday 9.00am – 5pm
Friday 9.00am – 5pm
Do Haslaw Solicitors & Co offer free consultations?
As we have a Legal Aid contract, we are pleased to offer clients free advice on Family, Housing and Crime matters. If you wish to see a solicitor regarding a private matter, we charge £150 plus Vat per hour for an Initial consultation.
Do Haslaw Solicitors & Co carry out home visits?
We realise that it may be difficult for some clients to visit our offices, therefore home visits can be made by appointment. Depending on location an additional charge may be payable.
Do Haslaw Solicitors & Co offices have wheelchair access?
Our offices have disabled wheelchair access.
Can a solicitor be seen out of hours?
We realise clients’ working commitments and inability to access the office during business hours therefore we try to be flexible where possible in arranging appointments.
Do Haslaw Solicitors & Co provide service by email?
Email is the most efficient form of communication and we are able to correspond with clients via email if that is preferable. We do not however accept service of documents by email.
How quickly will I be able to have an appointment?
According to the urgency of your legal business, you can expect to have an appointment within a matter of days. You can also book appointments on our website.
How do I prepare for my initial meeting?
Think carefully about the details of your case. Make a list of the main points you want to make or the questions you want to ask. Get together any paperwork that might be relevant and put it in some order so you can refer to it quickly. This will make it quicker and easier for your solicitor to understand your circumstances and give you proper advice.
Why do I have to provide I.D?
If we have not acted for you before or a solicitor has not taken instructions from you for some time, new government money laundering regulations mean you must prove who you are. This means you will have to show your solicitor or somebody acting on their behalf some personal identification documents that can include:
1. Current signed passport
2. Photo-card driving license
3. Identity card
4. Recent gas, electricity or other household bill dated within the last 3 months
Do I qualify for Legal Aid?
You may wish to use the online calculator at to determine your eligibly for funding.
I can’t speak English very well, what do I do?
Do not worry. English may not be everyone’s first language. If you qualify for Legal Aid, we may book an interpreter for you at your consultation with your solicitor for free. However, if you are a private client then we may suggest that you bring at least a friend or a family member at your appointment to reduce costs, as paying for the expert services can be quite expensive.
Will I be able to find out how much Haslaw Solicitors & Co’s services will cost?
Yes, we try and provide an estimate of cost and look to update you regularly as the matter progresses. You will be advised in writing of our charges and how they work.
Can I set a cost limit?
We are happy to agree a limit on costs and will not exceed that limit without gaining consent from you first.
