Dispute Resolution

Consumer Disputes

Consumer disputes can arise when goods are faulty, services fall short of what was promised, or a business refuses to offer a refund or repair. UK consumer law provides important protections, but understanding your rights and the steps you can take is essential when dealing with a dispute. Many issues can be resolved through negotiation, but some may require formal action or a small claim. At Pre-Law, we offer fixed-fee support to help you assess the problem, understand your rights, and take the most effective approach to resolving the dispute.

How We Help

We advise individuals across a wide range of consumer issues, including:

  • Initial consultation & guidance - reviewing your situation, outlining your rights under consumer law, and advising on the most effective next step.
  • Faulty goods or services - helping you challenge poor quality items, substandard work, or products that don’t match their description.
  • Refunds & returns - advising when refunds are legally required, and helping you respond to delays or refusal to refund.
  • Breach of contract - supporting you where a service hasn’t been carried out properly, or where terms have been broken.
  • Unfair terms & practices - identifying clauses or behaviour that may breach consumer protection law.
  • Disputes with tradespeople or service providers - helping you raise concerns over incomplete, unsafe, or negligent work.
  • Communicating on your behalf - drafting complaint letters, escalation notices, or preparing documents for ombudsman schemes or court claims.

Whether it’s a one-off purchase or a long-running dispute, we help you put your case forward clearly and take action where needed.

Things to Consider

Before escalating a consumer issue, it’s worth checking:

  • whether the business was given a fair chance to fix or respond
  • what terms were agreed in writing (receipts, contracts, emails)
  • whether you’ve already tried to resolve it informally
  • what outcome you’re entitled to — repair, refund, replacement, or compensation
  • what evidence supports your position

If you’re unsure where you stand, we’ll help you work through the facts and decide the most effective way to proceed.

Why Choose Pre-Law?

We know that getting a fair outcome as a consumer isn’t always straightforward - especially when businesses stop responding or try to shift the blame. We’ll help you cut through the confusion, understand your rights, and take focused steps to get the matter resolved.

Our support is practical, structured, and focused on helping you reach a fair and workable outcome.

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Contact us for support with your dispute - whether you’re chasing a refund, challenging poor service, or dealing with an unfair contract. We’ll help you decide how best to move things forward. 

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