Small Claims Court Representation
Lay representation in the County Court Small Claims Track
Introduction
In County Court proceedings allocated to the Small Claims Track, any lay representative has an automatic statutory right of audience under the Lay Representatives (Rights of Audience) Order 1999. This means Crown Advisors can attend court and speak on your behalf without a solicitor. You must be present at the hearing for this right to apply.
Cases We Can Assist With
- Consumer disputes — faulty goods, poor services, and contract disagreements
- Unpaid debt recovery for individuals and small businesses
- Landlord and tenant deposit disputes
- Minor contractual disagreements up to the small claims limit
- Holiday and travel claims
Scope Limitation
This automatic right applies in the Small Claims Track only. It does not extend to appeals against a District Judge’s decision or post-judgment hearings. In Fast Track, Multi-Track, and all other civil proceedings, Crown Advisors attends as a McKenzie Friend.
Crown Advisors is not a law firm and is not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or any other legal services regulator. We do not provide reserved legal activities as defined by the Legal Services Act 2007. These include the conduct of litigation, the exercise of rights of audience in courts where not permitted, and the provision of legal advice on the merits of a legal claim. Our services are advisory, documentary, and support-based in nature. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 applies to all services we provide. We hold professional indemnity insurance and operate a named complaints procedure. If you are dissatisfied with our service, please refer to our Complaints page.